Volvo CE Launches First Electric Construction Machines in Southeast Asia

Tomas Kuta, Head of Region Asia for Volvo CE, said "Our company wants to reach net-zero emissions by 2040, and as part of that and our commitment to Science Based Targets, we want to reduce emissions from our product line by 30% by 2030, as well as reducing emissions from our own operations by 50% in the same timeframe. Singapore is a natural market for electric construction machines with a strong focus on sustainability, efficiency, and safety. We are launching our first electric machines in Southeast Asia, and believe it will act as a launchpad for further sales in Singapore and the wider regional market."

Volvo CE aims to have 35% of the machines it sells powered by electromobility by 2030. It already has the widest range of electrically powered construction machinery. In Singapore, the company has launched three models: the ECR25 Electric compact excavator, the L25 Electric compact wheel loader, and the EC55 Electric excavator.

Jenny Egermark, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. at The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, was among the VIPs at the event and commented:"I am delighted to see Volvo's innovative Swedish construction machines launching in Singapore. They are excellent additions to Singapore's robust construction industry. Both Sweden and Singapore have ambitious goals toward sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, and the launch of Volvo's first electric construction machines brings us one step closer to achieving these common goals."