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Volvo CE Starts Serial Production of Electric Articulated Haulers
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has begun production of its A30 Electric and A40 Electric, becoming 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 and reinforces Volvo CE’s role as a leader in industry-changing technology. Building on Volvo CE’s legacy as the inventor of the articulated hauler, this development brings battery-electric articulated hauling from innovation into industrial reality. First revealed at Bauma 2025, strong customer interest in the A30 Electric and A40 Electric highlights 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, 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. This milestone proves that electric solutions are ready to meet the demands of heavy, high-productivity applications, and that meaningful change is underway,” said Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE. With payloads of 29 t and 39 t respectively, 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 application, the machines can offer up to six hours of operation on a single charge. The first machines rolling off the production line will be delivered to customers in the UK and Norway, with additional deliveries to selected customers across Europe
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