Volvo electric machines and solutions

Volvo CE is building tomorrow. As a ambassador for sustainability Volvo started the electric journey for their construction equipment. The range of electric machines is growing steadily to fulfill the markets request on emission free equipment.

Volve CE electric machines

Explore Volvo Construction Equipments full-electric range with the first diesel-free compact loader L25 electric and the compact excavator ECR25 electric, the range was extended to the smaller L20 electric, EC18 electric and ECR18 electric. the compact machines are perfect for the use in landscaping, agricultural sector, urban construction site or indoor applications. On top the electric machines almost work in silence, which is a great comfort for the operator and also brings advantages for urban construction sites during the nighttime.

Electrifying benefits

The compact machine models with fully electric drivelines score with a supercharged efficiency and the best battery technology. The L25s battery is designed to deliver up to 2500 full charge cycles, accounting for the full life expectancy of the machine. The electric machines need less maintenance which leads to a higher uptime. With an average runtime up to 6 hours of active work per charge depending on the environment and task at hand and the quick charging with 0-100% within 2 hours these compact models are ready for action.

Choose a machine

EC18 ELECTRIC

Operating weight: 1,960 kg
Breakout force: 12.9 kN
Battery capacity: 20 kWh / 450 Ah
Indicative runtime: up to 6h
Charging time: from 1 h 15 min

Brochure EC18

ECR18 ELECTRIC

Operating weight: 1,790 – 1,870 kg
Breakout force: 12.9 kN
Battery capacity: 16 kWh / 360 Ah
Indicative runtime: up to 5h
Charging time: from 1 h

Brochure ECR18

ECR25 ELECTRIC

Operating weight: 2,680 – 2,780 kg
Breakout force: 22.3 kN
Battery capacity: 20 kWh / 450 Ah
Indicative runtime: up to 4 h
Charging time: from 50 min

Brochure ECR25

L20 ELECTRIC

Operating weight: 4,650 kg
Static tipping load: 2,950 – 3,100 kg
Battery capacity: 33 kWh / 750 Ah
Indicative runtime: up to 8 h
Charging time: from 2 h

Brochure L20

L25 ELECTRIC

Operating weight: 5,000 kg
Static tipping load: 3,600 – 3,850 kg
Battery capacity: 40 kWh / 900 Ah
Indicative runtime: up to 8 h
Charging time: from 2 h

Brochure L25

More on Volvo´s electric prototypes and projects

NEWS: EC230 electric

The Volvo EC230 Electric is Volvo’s first all-electric 23-ton crawler excavator. The EC230 electric is the first commercially available mid-sized electric machine currently available in selected markets.

FAQ

How long does the battery last fully charged?

Depending on the type of job like application and intensity of the work cycles, with a typical stop-start working pattern, you can operate the compact wheel loader L25 electric for up to an 8 hour working day with one single charge.

How long takes the charging of electric construction machines?

With the right charging infrastructure you are able to charge Volvo Construction Equipment electric machine up to 80% in as little as 1-1,5 hours. To be this quick off board charging with 400 VAC 32A is needed.

Do I have adequate charging?

With electric machines, a charging infrastructure is key. For easy overnight charging, it’s strongly recommended to have a 240-volt, 32 amp setup in place — the same as for electric cars. This will provide much quicker charging compared to charging on common household 120V network.

When you say “electric”, does this also include the hydraulics?

Volvos compact electric machines have a fully electric power source and hydraulic cylinders and pumps.

How will operating costs compare against diesel?

With diesel engines, a lot of operating hours are counted while the machine is idle. With an electric, as soon as the operator stops working, the machine turns off and no operating hours are accumulated. When you think about the total cost of ownership, these saved hours can lead to lower daily operating costs.

How will electric machines perform against diesel?

When it comes to power and performance, these machines are either comparable to or exceed their diesel counterparts. The Volvo ECR25 electric excavator and L25 electric wheel loader boast nearly identical specs to their diesel equivalents. The few exceptions, like a the slight increase in continuous motor power for the ECR25, are actually improvements.

How will maintenance of a battery electric compare to diesel?

With an electric machine, there’s no engine-related maintenance. The state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries and electric motors need less maintenance than diesel.

Is there a speacial warranty for electric construction equipment?

All Volvo CE electric machines come with 2 years free servicing and a 2 year full machine warranty, so you can experience all the benefits of Volvo’s electric revolution with complete peace of mind. Furthermore, by signing up for a maintenance agreement after year 2, the battery and electronic components are covered free of charge against defects for a further 3 years.