When Volvo CE recently overhauled its full line of articulated dump trucks, the most common question the company received was, "Why didn't you include an electric hauler?" At bauma 2025, Volvo answered that question with a big reveal on day two, dropping a curtain to introduce the world's first serial production, full-size battery-electric articulated dump trucks, the A30 and A40 Electric.The A30 Electric was the centrepiece of Volvo CE's bauma booth — its first all-electric presentation at a trade show. Surrounded by the company's electric excavators, wheel loaders, and more, the new ADT made a statement: Volvo's commitment to sustainable propulsion solutions is here to stay, and it's here to go big.Before making the reveal, Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE, teased, "It's something that not even we thought we were able to do just a couple of years back, and now we see it. I'm extremely proud of our leadership and I'm extremely proud of my team that has done this."
With payloads of 29 and 39 tons, the A30 and A40 Electric ADTs are among Volvo CE's largest electric machines. The new zero-emissions options are suited to a range of segments, including quarrying, mining, and construction, and they are designed to give operators the same performance as their diesel-powered counterparts. The electric ADTs offer a runtime of 4-4.5 hours across most applications, but Volvo says that high-energy jobs may require more frequent recharging. They can run up to seven hours in some conditions. Ideal applications include downhill load carrying and uphill empty runs, tunnel work, and quarries and underground operations. Fast charging from 20 to 80 percent in around one hour can be done with a DC charging solution with a maximum charging capacity of 350 kW. Operators can check the charging status, machine hours, and energy consumption using Volvo CE's My Equipment app. They are built on the same new-generation platform as the rest of the 2025 Volvo ADT lineup, which includes advanced operator support systems to reduce accident risk, improved visibility for safer operation, and simplified servicing for quicker and easier maintenance. The electric machines deliver the added benefits of quieter operation and reduced vibration to the operator, in addition to improved air quality around the machine.Operators will find easy access to media, cameras, climate control, and machine status via the integrated Volvo Co-Pilot, and vital equipment data is quickly viewable on the instrument cluster. Volvo has repositioned the door, provided guided entry lighting, and designed new handrails to ensure that getting in and out of ADTs is safer than ever.Operators that use Volvo's Haul Assist will get the most productivity and efficiency from the hauler and will reduce energy consumption and machine wear.
The company continues to reinforce its commitment to supporting customers wherever they are on their emissions-reduction journey, including with its diesel-combustion-powered equipment, but the Volvo booth was a bold statement that assures customers that the company stands behind its electric ambitions in a big way."This zero-emission lineup is a marker of our commitment to drive change," said Jernberg. "Together with our pioneering service, solutions, and updated portfolio of conventional machine variants, we show that we stand alongside our customers to support them across every stage of their journey. We show that we are committed to our ambitions, not just because we can, but because it is the right thing to do."The A30 and A40 Electric ADTs will be available in Europe in 2026, with global introductions to follow.
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