WattEV Orders 50 Electric Volvo Trucks to Launch Truck-as-a-Service Program
WattEV is building a public network of truck charging depots to support its program, which provides shippers and carriers access to battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate.
The Volvo VNR Electric model is designed for local and regional distribution, pickup and delivery, and food and beverage distribution.
Photo: Volvo Trucks North America
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WattEV has ordered 50 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to launch its truck-as-a-service model in California. This model provides shippers and carriers access to battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate, including charging, that is on par with the total cost of operating diesel trucks, according to a news release.
Over the next several months, the Volvo VNR Electric trucks will begin operating on routes between California’s San Joaquin Valley, Inland Empire, and the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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To support its TaaS model, WattEV is building a public network of heavy-duty battery-electric truck charging depots to service major transportation corridors, connecting shipping ports with freight distribution centers and warehouse locations. WattEV’s first public truck charging depots will be in Bakersfield, San Bernardino, and near the Port of Long Beach. They will feature 250 kW CCS chargers that will provide the Volvo VNR Electric trucks an 80% charge in 90 minutes for the six-battery packs.
WattEV has ordered 50 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to launch its truck-as-a-service model, which will be supported by a public network of truck charging depots.
Photo: Volvo Trucks North America
As WattEV’s public charging network expands nationwide, the company plans to scale its depots to provide 1.2 MW charging capability for ultra-fast charging.
WattEV’s Volvo VNR Electric order was facilitated by TEC Equipment Fontana, which was the first Volvo Certified EV Dealer in the nation and offers onsite charging for its customers. The TEC Equipment team helped WattEV secure vouchers from California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP).
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The Volvo VNR Electric model is designed for local and regional distribution, pickup and delivery, and food and beverage distribution. The models ordered by WattEV are based on its six-battery package option, featuring increased energy storage of 565 kWh and an operational range of up to 275 miles.
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