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Volvo FM Electric
WattTonne Score 71/100 (method v1.0, evidence 2026-08-14 · completeness 100% · 7/7 scored) — see the seven-dimension breakdown.
Specifications & evidence
| Format | Charging |
| Origin | Europe |
| EU approval status | WVTA granted · delivering |
| Battery | up to ~540 kWh |
| Range (mfr claim) | regional class |
| Charging / swap | CCS ~250 kW |
| Battery warranty | per contract |
| Service network | Volvo Trucks EU-wide |
| Price transparency | dealer quotes obtainable |
| Delivery record | delivering; distribution fleets |
The seven-dimension breakdown (method v1.0)
Performance (20%)3/5
Official spec page: 540 kWh / up to 470 km; no independent real-world testing, downgraded one level per “no testing” rule → 3 points, reason: no real-world testing, downgraded
source ↗TCO position (20%)3/5
Official: all-new FM Electric dual-motor drivetrain + integrated PTO (enables powering the body while driving, eliminating the need for an extra motor) → TCO advantage; but no independent TCO calculation, hence 3 points
source ↗Price transparency (10%)2/5
Independent Irish dealer: €330,000 (€280,000 after SEAI subsidy); but this is a single-market dealer price, not an official EU price, hence 2 points
source ↗Compliance & market access (15%)5/5
Officially confirmed EU compliance + multi-axle configurations (4×2/6×2/6×4/8×2/8×4) + GCW 65t + five power levels — full compliance + series production
source ↗Warranty (10%)4/5
Independent dealer lists battery warranty of 8 years / 800,000 km; this is dealer-stated, official written terms not directly captured, hence 4 points
source ↗Service network (15%)4/5
Volvo EU service network + charging ecosystem; network density not quantified, hence 4 points
source ↗Track record (10%)4/5
Independent media confirmed: deliveries since Q4 2022 + record order of 100 FM Electric units (DFDS) — named delivery track record is strong
source ↗Evidence & appeals
Scores v1.0, evidence dated 2026-08-14. Every scored dimension carries a clickable source link. Dimensions marked “n/a — evidence insufficient” carry no score and are excluded from the total. Manufacturers may submit type-approval documents, warranty terms, network maps, reference customers or field-test access for re-scoring: hello@wattonne.com, subject “Scorecard evidence”. Scores are never for sale.