Heavy electric machinery put to test in Swedish project

Swerock is moving beyond feasibility studies with a real-world pilot of electric construction equipment, testing whether battery-powered heavy machinery can integrate seamlessly into production workflows.

Swerock is testing fully electric heavy machinery in a two-month pilot project in Helsingborg, in partnership with Volvo and MVB Syd.

The pilot features a 20-ton electric wheel loader with a 270 kWh battery and a Volvo FMX electric truck with a 450 kWh battery. The equipment is being used to load and transport ballast on MVB Syd’s water and sewage rehabilitation project on Växjögatan.

“This is an important step in our work to electrify construction operations and lead the green transition in the industry,” says Linus Delin, site manager at Swerock. “For us, it’s about moving from theory to practice. We want to understand how electric machines work in everyday operations and what’s required for them to become a natural part of our production.”

The pilot aligns with Helsingborg’s goal of requiring emission-free contracts in procurements by 2030.

“This is a concrete example of how collaboration between municipalities, contractors and suppliers can drive development forward,” says Delin. “We want to show that the technology already exists and that it’s entirely possible to work efficiently while remaining fossil-free.”