Voltu Launches AC Charging for Electric Heavy Trucks

The Riverside automaker introduced its onboard AC charging system and opened online ordering for the 2027 Voltu3.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Trucks

Voltu Launches AC Charging for Electric Heavy Trucks

Voltu introduced an AC charging system for electric heavy trucks on November 12, 2026, and opened an online ordering platform for the 2027 Voltu3 for commercial customers. The system can charge the Voltu3 from 20 percent to 80 percent in under 30 minutes when sufficient electrical capacity is available.

Why it matters

Moving power conversion hardware into the truck itself means fleets can charge from standard AC infrastructure rather than relying solely on external DC chargers. The launch also ties public charging expansion to vehicle deliveries across the United States.

The Voltu3 is rated for 17,000 lb of towing and more than 4,000 lb of payload, with onboard hardware supporting up to 200 kW of charging and V2X transfer. Independent verification of these specifications has not been reported.

The players

Voltu Motor

Voltu Motor is the Riverside-based electric truck maker behind the Voltu3 and Voltu3 Work configurations.

The details

Voltu's architecture places power conversion hardware inside the truck, and its patented bidirectional inverter uses propulsion components to charge when the vehicle is stationary. Each vehicle includes a Voltu Power Outlet hardware kit, and the system is listed as compatible with CCS and NACS alongside AC charging.

November 12, 2026: Voltu introduces the AC charging system and opens its ordering platform.
2027: Voltu3 2027 configurations become available to order.
Within 12 months of each delivery: One public charging outlet is installed for every Voltu3 delivered.

Roadmap

Voltu's AC system is positioned against the DC fast-charging buildout that has dominated electric heavy-truck infrastructure planning in the United States. Its onboard conversion approach shifts some charging capability from external stations to the vehicle itself.

Fleet buyers evaluating the Voltu3 for 2027 can now configure and order online, and each delivery will bring one public charging outlet nearby within 12 months. Charging time depends on the electrical capacity available at the site, so fleets should confirm power supply before planning routes.

The takeaway

Fleets considering electric heavy trucks should weigh charging infrastructure at their own depots, since the Voltu3's fast AC charging still depends on the power available on site. Watch for independent testing of the stated charging and capacity figures before committing to large orders.