Volvo Trucks has claimed an eighth win in the International Truck of the Year competition.

The ITOTY 2027 winner – announced at the IAA Transportation expo in Hanover, Germany – is Volvo’s new full electric range of eight models. 

Offering a driving range of up to 700km, the Volvo Trucks heavy-duty electric line-up includes Volvo FH, FM, FMX Electric, and FH Aero Electric models. The new electric range offers increased range, improved payload, and reduced charging time compared to previous models. It is designed for regional and long-haul transport, city distribution, construction, and utility work.

The jury praised Volvo for developing its electric portfolio beyond a single vehicle or application, with a combination of longer range, different cab and chassis configurations, which can be tailored to a variety of transport assignments.

“The Volvo Trucks winning range represents a major evolution of their battery-electric heavy-duty offering. With the new electric range, the company demonstrates how quickly battery-electric heavy-duty transport is moving from individual applications towards a comprehensive transport solution,” says Florian Engel, Chairman, International Truck of the Year.

This is the company’s ITOTY eighth win, and the second time Volvo FH Electric has won the International Truck of the Year.

The International Truck of the Year organisation was launched in 1977 and is made up of 24 commercial vehicle journalists from major trucking magazines throughout Europe.

The annual award is given to the truck introduced in the market in the previous 12 months that has made the most significant contribution to road transport efficiency. Several key criteria are evaluated, including technological innovation, comfort, safety, drivability, energy efficiency, environmental ‘footprint’, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

The Hannover show opening on September 14 also saw Volvo unveil new FH Electric and FH Aero Electric variants capable of working at total weights of up to 80 tonnes – a new benchmark for heavy electric truck transport.

The new versions are purpose-built for truck and trailer combinations operating in markets that allow heavier transport loads than the European average. At a 64t GCM the range is up to 450km on a single charge. At a total weight of 74t and 76t, allowed in Sweden and Finland respectively, the range is up to 420km.

Deliveries will begin in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Switzerland from early 2027.

The truck features the powertrain found in the new generation of electric FH, FM, and FMX trucks launched in April this year. It can be charged with 680 kW megawatt charging (MCS) from 20–80% in approx. 36 minutes. With 360 kW CCS2 (Combined Charging System) the 20–80% charge time is approx. 70 minutes.

The updated, longer-life batteries provide 640kWh of usable energy. Volvo has developed an updated battery monitoring system as well as improved insulation suitable for colder climates. This allows the batteries to operate more efficiently and retain more energy.

An electric power take-off (e-PTO) eliminates the need for a separate diesel generator for refrigeration units.

With this new combination, Volvo is also introducing hub-reduction axles. This means the rigid truck and trailer combination can handle assignments requiring increased ground clearance under the axles, while also offering improved startability for higher gross combination weights – suitable for applications such as on-road timber transport or lighter construction work. 

The 80t capability is available with all Volvo FH and FH Aero cabs except the XXL cab.