"This is an important milestone in our commitment to fossil-free transportation. I am very proud of the partnership we have with DFDS. Together we are showing the world that electrified heavy-duty transportation is already a viable solution today. I believe this will encourage many more customers to take their own first step on the road to electrification," comments Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.

The first deliveries of the Volvo FM Electric to DFDS will take place in the fourth quarter of 2022 and will continue throughout 2023. The trucks can be used for both short and long transports in the DFDS logistics system in Europe.

DFDS puts sustainability in the spotlight
"At DFDS, we are determined to do our part to reduce_{CO2 emissions} and create a sustainable supply chain. We know how important electrification is on the way to achieving our_{CO2 targets} and I hope we can inspire others as we drive this important transition," explains Niklas Andersson, Executive Vice President and Head of Logistics Division at DFDS.

The Volvo FM Electric can weigh up to 44 tons (total weight) and has a range of up to 300 kilometers. The vehicles can be charged both at night in the depot (each truck is supplied with an AC charger) and via high-power charging during operation (DC charging). DFDS has opted for a financing solution from Volvo Financial Services.

The goal: half of all trucks delivered to be electrified by 2030
The electrification trend in the heavy-duty truck market is accelerating. Several hundred electric trucks over 16 tons have been registered in Europe so far this year. Around 40 percent of these are electric trucks from Volvo Trucks.

"Our clear goal is to drive forward the transformation of electric trucks. Our market-leading position shows that we are definitely on the right track. Our target for 2030 is that half of our trucks delivered worldwide will be electric vehicles. We are pleased that the growing interest from our customers is now translating into actual orders, not least with this impressive order from DFDS," says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.