London, UK: Tesco has a new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor to deliver ambient temperature goods to stores in London, Suffolk, Essex and Kent.
The FM Electric is powered by three electrical motors, generating 2,400Nm of torque. These motors are paired with Volvo’s I-Shift gearbox with power managed by an onboard electromobility traction control system.
Cliff Smith, fleet engineering manager, Tesco said: “The arrival of this fully electric 40-
tonne Volvo tractor unit is a first for Tesco and another exciting milestone for our delivery
fleet, which directly supports our ambitious sustainability targets.”
“We don’t allocate vehicles to specific routes, so it is imperative any new truck
can immediately slot into our workflow and tackle any assignment effectively. We’re
confident the FM Electric will do just that, making a seamless transition into our day-to-day
operations.”
The truck has the maximum six batteries to give a 300km range and will be charged on site in Thurrock. most of the time. It has a charging time of 2.5 hours with a 250kW DC charger, or 9.5 hours on a 43kW AC charger.
Smith said: “It’s without doubt the cleanest, greenest and quietest tractor unit we have on the fleet, and and is backed by a whole suite of connected services to make the transition to electric
vehicles easier, including live positioning with real-time energy status.”
