Circuit Completed: Volvo Electric ADTs Go from Bauma to Production
Although some companies are tapping the brakes on electric equipment due to a lack of customer interest, battery size issues, and political winds, particularly in the United States, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues to push forward.
The company has begun production of its A30 Electric and A40 Electric articulated dump trucks, becoming the first manufacturer in the world to bring electric articulated haulers of this size (30 and 40 tons) into serial production.
Electric ADT revealed at Bauma
First revealed at Bauma 2025 in a special indoor stand that featured all-electric models such as Volvo's mini excavators and compact wheel loaders, the models' production is starting at at Volvo CE's Braås site in Sweden, the birthplace of Volvo's, "Gravel Charlie," unveiled in 1966.
"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."
Demand in Europe
Much of that demand seems to be in Europe, where Volvo said there is a growing readiness to adopt zero-emission solutions in the quarrying and mining segments.
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The first machines rolling off the production line will be delivered to customers in the UK and Norway in the coming weeks, with additional deliveries to selected customers across Europe planned for the second half of 2026.
The A30 Electric and A40 Electric are among the largest in Volvo CE’s expanding portfolio of electric solutions.
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Volvo has also released a larger electric excavator, the EC230.
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 company says. And yes, the units will eventually make their way to North America.
Watch Volvo's promotional video on electric ADTs below.