Volvo CE Electric Machine Mobile Charging Trial with Transport for London
London, UK · 2025 (Trial initiated March 2025)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchThis UK-first trial aims to address the challenge of charging electric construction equipment on-site, particularly in areas with limited grid access. The collaboration with a start-up for mobile charging demonstrates an innovative approach to accelerating the adoption of electric plant.
Key engineering challenges
Developing efficient mobile charging solutions for electric construction equipment in urban environments. - Assessing the practical viability and performance of electric machines in real-world applications. - Integrating new charging infrastructure into existing operational workflows.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Volvo Construction Equipment, Transport for London (TfL)
- Lead contractor
- Volvo CE, Charge Fairy (UK start-up providing mobile charging)
- Lead designers
- Volvo CE, Charge Fairy
- Project type
- upgrade | vehicle/fleet programme
- Scale
- Six-week trial; Involves Volvo CE's battery-powered compact equipment (e.g., excavators, wheel loaders).
- Disciplines
- mechanical; electrical; environmental engineering; logistics; urban planning
- Standards & frameworks
- UK electrical safety standards, environmental regulations.
Sources: Volvoce.com (https://www.volvoce.com/global/en/news-and-events/news-and-stories/2025/pioneering-a-uk-first-mobile-charging-trial-with-transport-for-london/) - Compactequip.com (https://compactequip.com/electric-equipment/mobile-charging-vans-keep-volvo-ce-electric-machines-powered-in-london-trail/)