Volvo Construction Equipment has started production of its A30 Electric and A40 Electric articulated haulers.
Production of the two machines make Volvo CE the first manufacturer in the world to bring electric articulated haulers of this size into serial production. The milestone represents a significant moment in the transformation of heavy construction equipment.
Building on Volvo CE’s legacy as the inventor of the articulated hauler, the development brings battery-electric articulated hauling into industrial reality. First revealed at bauma 2025, the A30 Electric and A40 Electric highlight a growing readiness to adopt zero-emission solutions in the quarrying and mining segments.
The electric articulated haulers are now being produced at Volvo CE’s Braås site in Sweden – the birthplace of the world’s first articulated hauler, Gravel Charlie, which was unveiled in 1966.
More than half a century later, the start of electric articulated hauler production at the same facility underscores both the continuity of Volvo CE’s engineering heritage and the pace of its technological evolution.
“Starting serial production of electric articulated haulers of this size is a proud moment for Volvo CE. It shows that our ambition to lead the transformation of our industry is backed by real execution,” said Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo CE. “This milestone proves that electric solutions are ready to meet the demands of heavy, high-productivity applications, and that meaningful change is underway.”
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With payloads of 29 tonnes and 39 tonnes, the A30 Electric and A40 Electric are among the largest in Volvo CE’s expanding portfolio of electric solutions. As articulated haulers are typically high utilization, energy-intensive machines, electrification offers the potential for meaningful emissions reductions alongside attractive total cost of ownership advantages. Depending on the application, the machines can offer up to six hours of operation on a single charge.
The first electric articulated haulers will be delivered to customers in the United Kingdom and Norway in the coming weeks, with additional deliveries to selected customers across Europe planned for the second half of 2026.
“There is a real sense of pride in seeing this move from ambition to reality – not just because we are first, but because we are delivering exactly as promised,” said Fredrik Tjernström, Electromobility Solutions Sales at Volvo CE. “Customer interest since bauma has been strong, with demand extending beyond the initial production schedule.”
Looking ahead, the move into serial production supports Volvo CE’s longer-term strategy to expand its product offering, including electric solutions.
