New update on Zero, Volta’s electric truck
This page is translated from the original post "Du nouveau pour le Zero, le camion électrique de Volta" in French.
- 26/04/2022 15:23
Volta has just unveiled two new versions of the Zero, an all-electric delivery truck.
“Revolutionizing the last mile with safe and sustainable electric trucks”: this is the goal set by Volta Trucks. In this regard, this Swedish-based manufacturer has developed a delivery vehicle entirely electric, the Zero. Initially introduced as a 16-tonne version, it now appears in more compact versions of 7.5 and 12 tonnes.
The connection between these two new models on one hand and the 16-tonne version on the other is obvious at the front. Naturally, the 12-tonne is longer than the 7.5. It also has an additional set of wheels at the rear, which allows increasing the maximum payload.
Optimal visibility
Volta places particular importance on the design of the cabins, with a clear goal: to improve driver safety and that of pedestrians sharing the road with the Zero. Large glazed areas and a limited height ensure optimal visibility. Volta has also chosen to place the driver in the middle of the cabin so they can always exit onto the sidewalk side. Sliding doors also reduce the risk of accidents with cyclists.
Volta has also equipped its Zero with digital mirrors, which are theoretically more effective than traditional mirrors. A 360-degree camera and warning systems for blind spots complete the package.
Designed primarily for city use, the Zero does not set records for range. According to Volta, the 150 kWh battery guarantees a range of between 150 and 200 km. The maximum speed limited to 90 km/h further confirms the vehicle’s mainly urban purpose.
An ambitious Volta
While the first 16-tonne Zero models are expected to arrive on the roads during the year, the 7.5 and 12-tonne versions will not go into production before 2025. In the meantime, Volta will also start assembling an 18-tonne model, announced for mid-2023.
Volta hopes to increase its pace and reach 27,000 sales per year by 2025. The company claims to have already deployed sales teams in several countries, including France.
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