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Charging & Runtime Calculator – Compact Equipment

Calculate small electric construction equipment charging and runtimes in seconds.

Use this charging and battery runtime calculator to determine how long it takes to charge your compact electric equipment and how long your machines will run on a full battery. It’s fast and easy.

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Select your Volvo compact electric machine and charging setup.

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Let us know how you plan to use your Volvo electric machine. You can base this on how you'd use a comparable diesel model.

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Toggle between your runtime and charging results. Quickly see what your workday might look like, plus get tips to ensure you have adequate power when you need it.

Runtime Calculator
Get an overview of how your day could be divided between work and charging. For detailed information, please contact your dealer.
Up to 80% charge takes 0h 0min
Select WorkloadExample of low workload for L25 could be loading in light material handling and for ECR25 40-50% digging in easy conditions where as high workload for L25 could be loading hard-packed soil and for ECR25 70-90% digging in hard conditions. For further details about electric machine workload, please contact your local Volvo dealer.
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Cab heaterIf the cab heater is on, it will consume more energy and will have an impact on runtime.
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Daily operating hours (incl. idling)We advise taking the time to work out your daily operating hours, as it is likely you are using your machine for less hours than you realize. That is why we say the average is 2.5 hours in a 9 hour working day. We use 30% idling default.
Idling PercentageDepending on the situation, a machine can be idling for as much as 40% of its operating time. Our Engine Auto Shut Down feature ensures you do not consume extra energy when you stop working.
2.5 hours is average for a 9 hour working day
Enter here your estimated number of working hours and days per year, as well as your estimated idling time according to how you use your current diesel machine, and you will discover your actual usage time.
Your active operating hours/day
The result will be adjusted to the nearest half hour.
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Breakdown of your workday
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The green slots illustrate how you could use your normal breaks during your workday for charging.
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How we have calculated
Our calculations are designed to help you plan charging according to your needs. They are based on how long the machine is used, the total energy consumed during use and the charging power available. For Charging cable AC we estimated maximum rated power of 11kW and have not considered other power limitations you might have on site.
Breakdown of your workdayIn the pie chart you get a visual overview of how your workday is divided between operation time, idling, charging and when the machine is not in use - depending on the values you have entered to the left. Charging time is calculated based on hours of active operation only.
RuntimeDepending on which machine you have chosen and what values you have entered for workload and cab heater, you can see your runtime from when the machine is fully charged.
Estimated charging timeOur calculations are designed to help you plan charging according to your needs. They are based on how long the machine is used, the total energy consumed during use and the charging power available. For Charging cable AC we estimated maximum rated power of 11kW and have not considered other power limitations you might have on site.The bar chart provides an illustrative example of how charging can be scheduled during an 8-hour workday. We suggest charging during a lunch break where possible, with additional charging during shorter breaks if required.

Volvo Electric Construction Equipment Lineup

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L25 Electric

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EC18 Electric

The Volvo EC18 Electric mini excavator is easy to operate and transport and is designed for those looking for a cost-efficient electric compact excavator working in 1.8-ton applications.

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ECR18 Electric

The Volvo ECR18 Electric short-swing compact excavator is a 1.8-ton class machine that can squeeze into the tightest spaces thanks to its ultra-short tail design.

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ECR25 Electric

The Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator is our most popular electric excavator size, offering zero emissions, low noise and simple maintenance.

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DD25 Electric

The Volvo DD25 Electric asphalt compactor is a zero-exhaust-emission solution for small-scale compaction projects including street repairs and patching, parking lots and driveways.

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