The new EWR150 Electric wheeled excavator will be rolled out to the European market ahead of other regions, revealed Volvo CE this week during the annual Volvo Days event in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Building on its market-leading electric portfolio, the 15-17t zero-emission EWR150 Electric brings "green power" to the wheeled excavator segment, delivering the same performance, comfort and reliability as its conventional diesel equivalent.
Designed to travel independently and operate on public roads without the need for a transport trailer, the EWR150 Electric is suitable for a range of applications, particularly in urban environments where access, noise reduction and sustainability are increasingly important.
At its core is a new drive concept. An electric travel motor, combined with a hydraulic boom energy-recovery system, helps ensure longer operating hours – typically up to 8-10 hours, depending on the application – while optimising energy efficiency.
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To support flexible operation, the EWR150 Electric offers multiple charging options, including up to 150kW DC fast charging for rapid turnaround or to top-up during breaks, as well as up to 22kW onboard AC charging for overnight charging.
First revealed to customers at Volvo Days in 2024, a production-ready EWR150 Electric was demonstrated at Volvo Days 2026.
Marc Engels, Global Product Manager at Volvo CE, said: "With the EWR150 Electric, we've applied electric technology to the wheeled excavator segment without changing how customers use the machine. By bringing this machine to market in Europe first, we are responding directly to customer demand for solutions that can operate efficiently in urban and noise-sensitive environments, without compromising productivity or capability."
Requiring less maintenance than a conventional machine, the OEM says the EWR150 Electric helps reduce operating costs and improve uptime, contributing to lower total cost of ownership over the machine's lifetime.
It also has compact short-swing design makes it ideal for working in tight, constrained spaces, while fully matching the diesel version in reach, travel speed, lifting capacity and weight range, with no compromise on capability or versatility.
