Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says more than 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks are now operating across the U.S. and Canada. VTNA says the vehicles collectively logged over 20 million miles of zero-tailpipe-emission travel, eliminating an estimated 34,000 metric tons of CO2, equivalent to removing more than 7,000 passenger vehicles from the road for a year.
The milestone contributes to Volvo Trucks’ broader global progress in heavy-duty electrification. Since launching its first electric models in 2019, the company has delivered over 5,700 electric trucks across 50 countries, which together have driven 250 million kilometers (155 million miles). Volvo claims in a news release that it continues to hold a leading position in the North American electric truck market, maintaining an average 30% market share over the past five years.
“Reaching this milestone is a testament to our customers’ commitment to sustainable transportation and our dealer network’s dedication to supporting them every step of the way,” said Peter Voorhoeve, VTNA president, in the release. “The path to zero emissions is shaped by market conditions, which are moving slowly. We remain committed to our vision to create a world we want to live in by using zero-emission solutions in combination with fuel-efficient combustion engines with reduced climate impact. Solutions that will work for our clients where sustainability meets affordability.”
Growing EV dealer network
The company’s Certified EV Dealer network has also expanded to 83 locations across 33 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces — B.C., Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec — since the program began in 2021. The most recent additions include facilities in Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, and four new dealer groups. Another 13 locations are in the certification process.
Certified dealers complete extensive EV training and invest in facility upgrades to provide full sales and service support for battery-electric trucks.
