Volvo CE online tool allows users to configure electric machines

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), Gothenburg, Sweden, has created an online tool that allows customers to build and price their ideal electric compact excavator and wheel loader, marking the company’s latest advancements in both e-commerce and introducing electric construction equipment to the market.

Initially available in North America and Norway, the tool on the Volvo CE website lets users configure any of the electric compact machines in Volvo’s lineup with the features they want and see the suggested retail price.

“Construction equipment customers do a lot of research online already, and our configurator tool puts even more information at their fingertips,” said Jefferson Yin, director of new business models and commercial intelligence, Volvo CE. “We’re especially happy we can give them a price estimate because that’s something other brands aren’t doing. Customers will continue to be supported by their local Volvo CE dealer during the sales process and with ongoing support after their purchase.”

Since Volvo CE first opened pre-booking for its electric machines in 2020, customers have been able to reserve a machine online. Now, they also can configure their machine and instantly see the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP).

Starting as a pilot project in the U.S., Canada and Norway, the new touchpoint will serve as a testbed for future solutions that could be scaled up for other markets. To try the electric machine configuration tool, visit  the electric machines page.