Volta Zero Review

Price: £200,000 (approx)

Electrifying.com score

7/10

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The Volta Zero isn't just about improving air quality where it matters most. The clever design means it is safer for cyclists and pedestrians too. 


  • Battery size: 160-200 kWh
  • E-Rating™: E

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • WLTP range: 90 - 125 miles
  • Real World Range: 80 - 110 miles
  • Max charge rate: 150 kW
  • Battery size: 160-200 kWh
  • E-Rating™: E

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • WLTP range: 90 - 125 miles
  • Real World Range: 80 - 110 miles
  • Max charge rate: 150 kW

Ginny Says

“The Zero's price looks scary but vehicle like the Volta are bought by accountants who will look at whole life costs. Once all the figures are entered into a spreadsheet it might well be cheaper than a diesel.”

Nicki Says

“It might look a bit like a bin lorry, but the Volta is a really clever design which will make driving in crowded cities safer as well as cleaner. ”

Got questions? We've put together the most frequently-asked topics below. If there's something we haven't answered here or in the review then let us know on our contact page.

How much does the Volta Zero cost?

Nothing has been announced officially, but some sums based on the value of fleet orders which have been announced suggests the Zero will cost around £200,000. Gulp.

Who makes the Volta Zero?

The Zero is made by an all-new company. Assembly will begin early next year at Steyr Automotive in Austria. 

Where will the Volta Zero be sold?

Volta Trucks plans to launch in London and Paris before extending sales to other European countries including Spain, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands.

How big is the battery in the Volta Zero?

There are two liquid-cooled battery packs with 150kWh or 225 kWh options from battery supplier Proterra. The largest pack should be sufficient for up to 200kms of real world driving on a single charge. Volta believes this will be more than enough for most inner-city logistics and distribution vehicles which spend most of their operating time in slow-moving start and stop traffic. They are designed to deliver over 4,000 recharge cycles over 10 years, without significant degradation

How much can the Volta Zero carry?

The electric 16-tonne Volta Zero we drove has a payload of 8,000kgs, with an overall volume of 37.7m3 and there’s also option of a refrigerated box body. Volta believes that each Zero has the potential to do the work of three or four 3.5-tonne vans.

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