Enercon has introduced its first fully electric long-distance truck as part of plans to electrify its logistics fleet, the company said.
The 40-tonne Volvo FH Electric will operate between Enercon’s Aurich plant and nearby logistics hubs.
Enercon said the vehicle has a 300-kilometre range and will be charged at a 400kW point on site, with 250kWh charging enabling 80% capacity in around one hour.
Hendrik Peterburs, vice president global logistics, said: “The introduction of this first e-truck is an important milestone on our step-by-step journey to advancing the electrification of our transport logistics at Enercon.”
He said: “Provided the truck is charged with green electricity, an annual saving of more than 40 tonnes of CO₂ per e-truck is expected.”
Enercon said its decision followed extensive analysis of vehicle models, charging needs, energy use, emissions and operating costs to ensure efficient logistics processes.
Peterburs said the company will switch to electric drives “wherever possible” and is working closely with drivers and vehicle suppliers.
Volvo Trucks key account manager Matthias Henning said: “We are delighted when companies take the step towards electromobility.”
A+T Nutzfahrzeuge said it has worked with Enercon for almost four years testing electric trucks and developing tailored solutions.
Enercon said electrifying logistics and service vehicles and using renewable energy in operations are key to its goal of halving direct emissions and the intensity of indirect emissions by 2030 compared with 2021.