Volvo Trucks North America has opened its new electromobility showcase at its Customer Experience Center in Dublin, Virginia. The custom-designed facility offers its customers the opportunity to test drive the Volvo VNR Electric model around a 1.1-mile closed track, where drivers can experience real-world road conditions. The 36,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility features new Volvo VNR Electric component displays, training, and fully operational charging infrastructure.
“Volvo Trucks is ready to support wide-scale battery-electric truck deployment in North America,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president. “We have fully integrated our electromobility offerings into the Volvo Trucks Customer Center to serve as a resource for the North American transport industry to secure the in-depth information and hands-on experience needed to move forward with fleet electrification.”
The facility is manned by onsite specialists able to answer questions related to:
- Volvo VNR Electric vehicle specifications, including the 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries.
- Special financing and insurance solutions for the Volvo VNR Electric and charging infrastructure investment through Volvo Financial Services.
- The Volvo Gold Contract service and support offering with the Volvo VNR Electric.
- Infrastructure best practices, including installation partners, hardware and software options, and anticipated project timelines.
The Volvo Trucks Customer Experience Center is located next to Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley manufacturing plant where the Volvo VNR Electric is assembled.
“We are excited to welcome fleets to our Customer Center for the full Volvo VNR Electric experience, where each visit is tailored based on our customers’ specific needs and operations” said Rob Simpson, director of the facility. “When customers start the transition to battery-electric vehicles, it is crucial to take all aspects of the electromobility ecosystem into account—from vehicle procurement to verifying a match between routes and range, establishing charging infrastructure, securing funding, and more. The Customer Center provides fleets with an opportunity to have these in-depth discussions, as well as test drive the Volvo VNR Electric, interact with the drivetrain display, and plug the truck in at our newly installed charging station."
Source: Volvo Trucks North America
