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Class 8 regional-haul electric tractor · 4W · Launched 2020
USD 400,000+ (US)
≈ ₹3.30 Cr (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
442 km
Battery
565 kWh
Top speed
105 km/h
Charge
9.5 hr
Power
455 bhp
Seats
2
Volvo Trucks North America's regional-haul electric tractor. Launched in US in 2020 — not officially sold globally. USD 400,000+. 275 mi (442 km) range on 6-battery 565 kWh config. First commercially produced Class 8 BEV in North America. Popular with NFI, Schneider, Manhattan Beer fleets.
Best for
US regional-haul fleets (drayage, food/beverage, parcel) with depot charging
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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Volvo Car in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops ~15% in winter ops
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
Range drops during heavy tillage operations vs claimed runtime
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
Battery thermal limits trigger derate during continuous PTO use
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
Operator panel firmware updates change feel after service
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
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| Battery capacity | 565 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 442 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 9.5 hours |
| Fast charge | 0-80% in 90 min (250kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 8,00,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 455 bhp |
| Torque | 2200 Nm |
| Motor type | Dual PMSM |
| Drive type | 6x4 / 6x2 |
| Kerb weight | 11800 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 175 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 2 seats |
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Volvo Car VNR Electric
USD 400,000+ (US)
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The Volvo Car VNR Electric scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: US regional-haul fleets (drayage, food/beverage, parcel) with depot charging. Key strength: first class 8 bev at scale in na. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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