Press releases

The new long-distance electric truck from Volvo has a range of up to 600 kilometers and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes. For the very first time, Volvo now shows its new heavy-duty electric flagship with potential to revolutionize long-distance truck transport.

Demand for Volvo’s gas-powered trucks is rising and sales increased by more than 25% in 2024. Gas-powered trucks are a growing solution for transport companies to reduce their CO2 footprint as carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 100% using renewable fuels.

Volvo Trucks has now delivered more than 5,000 battery-electric trucks to customers in 50 countries around the world. With eight electric truck models in production today, Volvo’s leadership in electric trucks is stronger than ever.

International waste management company PreZero has ordered 35 battery-electric trucks from Volvo. The majority of the trucks are of the Volvo FM Low Entry model, Volvo’s first ever truck only developed with electric drive.

(Ekhurhuleni, South Africa) Volvo Trucks South Africa has announced the introduction of Euro 6 technology on its original long-haul icon, the Volvo FH. This new technology will offer fleet operators the synergy of sustainability, efficiency and performance that underscores Volvo Trucks' commitment towards offering cleaner, more sustainable transport solutions.

Volvo’s most fuel-efficient truck ever – the Volvo FH Aero – is the winner of the 2025 Green Truck award. The Volvo FH Aero offers a combination of good aerodynamics and an efficient powertrain, resulting in savings in fuel and CO2 according to an independent test.

On 13 March 2025, Volvo Trucks South Africa hosted its annual Top Achiever Awards, recognizing excellence among its dealers and staff. The ceremony saw winners announced in 20 categories, showcasing Volvo Trucks’ commitment to exceptional service and performance.

For the fifth year in a row, Volvo Trucks is the segment leader in Europe for heavy electric trucks. The company has a segment share in Europe of 47%. Volvo also has a leading position in the heavy electric truck segment in North America.

Volvo Trucks South Africa delivered two battery electric FH 6x4 truck tractors to one of South Africa’s leading integrated cold chain logistics providers, Vector Logistics.

(Ekurhuleni, South Africa. 18 February 2025) It has come to the attention of Volvo Group Southern Africa that various media reports and social media posts are wrongfully linking the company to a recent statement issued by Volvo Cars South Africa.

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa’s newest long-haul fleet owner is most likely also one of its youngest. Kiara Baijnath (21) this week took ownership of five brand-new Volvo FH extra heavy trucks, complete with very distinctive pink branding and accompanying bright pink double-link trailers. These will form the foundation of HerWay Logistics, a new haulage operator for bulk deliveries across South Africa.

As South Africans eagerly anticipate the upcoming December summer holidays, many are preparing for road trips to their families and vacation destinations. While this season brings joy and the promise of memorable experiences, it also comes with increased congestion on the country’s roads and, regrettably, a surge in road accidents.

The European consumer test organization Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks. Volvos’ best-selling models, the Volvo FH and the Volvo FM, both received the top rating of five stars. The Volvo FM also had the best overall test result among all tested trucks.

Busy traffic situations pose daily safety risks to vulnerable road users. This is why Volvo Trucks is introducing two safety systems focusing on protecting pedestrians and cyclists.

11 September 2024. Volvo Trucks celebrated the handover of the first Volvo FH 750hp version 6 XXL cab model in South Africa, to longtime customer, Wardens Cartage.

Volvo is increasing the use of low-CO2-emission steel* in its trucks. This steel is produced with recycled material and fossil-free energy and will be used in tens of thousands of Volvo trucks starting next year.

Volvo Trucks continues to introduce new services for charging of electric trucks. The latest – Charging Management – is a service that allows for efficient charging at the home-depot.

Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometers or 2,000 laps around the world since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019. These trucks have reduced CO2 emissions and at the same time improved the working environment for drivers significantly.

Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen provide a significant step to Volvo achieving its net zero goal and supporting customers to reach their decarbonization targets.

Volvo Trucks South Africa has announced the introduction of a new Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) model for electric truck rentals in the country.