Here comes the Volvo FM Low Entry, the first ever Volvo Trucks vehicle developed only with electric drive

Based on Volvo’s well-known FM model electric, the truck is very versatile and can be adapted to meet specific requirements of various transportation tasks. Sales start is in the first quarter of 2024, and production start is in the second quarter of 2024.

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Alongside the new Volvo FH Aero, Volvo Trucks launched in these days also the Volvo FM Low Entry, the first ever Volvo Trucks vehicle developed only with electric drive. The latest addition to Volvo Trucks’ electric truck program is a heavy-duty truck specifically developed to handle a wide variety of transport assignments in city areas.

The low driving position offers the driver excellent visibility and control of the surroundings. Based on Volvo’s well-known FM model electric, the truck is very versatile and can be adapted to meet specific requirements of various transportation tasks, such as waste management, distribution and construction.

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Volvo FM Low Entry: some key features

The spacious cab has been lowered and moved forward, and the low instep and flat floor makes it easy to enter and exit the truck. These design features create an ergonomic, comfortable and efficient working environment for drivers in busy city locations. The new FM Low Entry will initially be sold in Europe including Turkey and South Korea. Sales start is in the first quarter of 2024, and production start is in the second quarter of 2024.

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“This zero-emission truck is a great addition to our electric range, perfectly suited for city transports and designed with the driver in mind. It’s powerful, yet smooth to drive and easy to maneuver. The new Volvo FM Low Entry is perfectly in line with our ambitions to expand our electric offer, enabling even more customers to reduce their carbon emissions,” explained Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

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