Brussels, Belgium–Volvo Trucks has announced the assembly of its 1,000th electric vehicle at its Blainville-sur-Orne facility in France. This milestone underscores the expanding market penetration of electric commercial vehicles and signals a growing demand for sustainable transport solutions.
The 1,000th unit, a Volvo FE model, was delivered to the Mineris Group. The Blainville plant, a crucial component of Volvo’s global electric truck manufacturing network, is strategically positioned to escalate production capacity in anticipation of further market growth. This development reflects Volvo’s commitment to electrification and aligns with broader industry trends towards decarbonizing transportation.
Looking forward, Volvo projects continued market expansion and is adapting its production capabilities to accommodate anticipated demand. But what is this demand looking like? According to our Database CV Link™ while overall demand of commercial vehicles will grow by a CAGR of 4% from 2025 to 2030, EVs will grow by 39% CAGR, reaching 100 thousand units produced in 2030. PSR
Emiliano Marzoli is Manager, European Operations, for Power Systems Research
