Volta Trucks, the innovative electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, have reached another major milestone for the production of their 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle by receiving the critical European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA). The certification is given to guarantee that the Volta Zero meets safety, security, and environmental standards. 

As part of this milestone, second-generation 'Production Verification' prototypes will soon be handed to customers across Europe in order to let them have extended trials of the vehicle and learn how it can be easily adapted into their own operations. To make sure the vehicle conforms to the stringent regulations, Volta Trucks enlisted the aid of ATEEL UK Ltd and ATEEL S.à r.l., the international Technical Service, and SNCH, The Société Nationale de Certification et d’Homologation, the Luxembourg approval authority. They confirmed that the vehicle passed rigorous tests concerning safety, steering, glazing, and lighting systems.

In early Q2 2023, commercial-grade Volta Zeros will be produced by the company's contract facility in Steyr, Austria. CEO of Volta Trucks, Essa Al-Saleh expressed his delight at the news; ",It's a massive victory for Volta Trucks and our mission to make our cities safer and less polluted. We have developed a completely new vehicle from the ground up, and it's amazing that it has been given approval so quickly. We are now all set for the start of series manufacturing so that our customers can benefit from the amazing advantages of the all-electric medium-duty truck.” 

The groundbreaking Volta Zero offers fleet operators a promising alternative to older city centre delivery truck models. With it's impressive battery capacity and zero-emission technology, it offers an environmentally friendly and safe approach to transportation. With regulatory approval now attainable, this exceptional electric truck looks set to be a game-changer in the HGV industry.