ossible to import one of its most affordable cars to the U.S. if levies increase. U.S. President Trump said on May 23 that he was recommending a straight 50% tariff on goods from the EU starting June 1. Samuelsson said that a 50% tariff would limit the ability of Volvo Cars to sell its Belgium-made EX30 electric vehicle in the U.S. "That would of course be almost impossible," he said.  Originally planned with an affordable starting price of USD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

Volvo Cars starts production of fully electric EX30 in Ghent plant, Belgium On April 25, Volvo Cars started the production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV at its Ghent manufacturing plant in Belgium. The company will also begin production of the EX30 Cross Country variant at the same facility later this year. The EX30 production in Ghent will create around 350 new jobs, bringing the plant's workforce to almost 6,600. To support EX30 producti...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

e, South Carolina, where it has spare capacity. “Our paint lines and everything else that we need to just put the platform in and start building a car is there,” Rowan said, noting that the change would take time but could be completed reasonably quick.  Volvo is deciding whether to export its EX30 from Europe to the U.S. or to add production in South Carolina. The current versions of the EX30 are manufactured in China. Production of the EX3...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

e brand’s portfolio for Brazilian customers. A standout feature of the EX90 is its innovative driver comprehension system, designed to monitor fatigue and distraction in real time and provide necessary support. Along with the new EX90, Volvo currently offers additional electric models such as the EX30, EX40, and EC40, as well as the hybrid XC60 and XC90. (AutoIndústria on February 27, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Volvo Car Thailand sees BEVs account for 80% of its total sales in 2024, led by EX30 Reported on February 14, 2025, Volvo Car Thailand anticipated another difficult year for the Thai automotive industry amid weak auto loans, high household debt levels, and the slow economy. The company estimated that the local car market will reach 550,000 – 560,000 units in 2025, down from 572,675 units in 2024.Volvo said Trump's trade policy will not directly...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

els in the list include the Leapmotor C10 (30 units), the Porsche Taycan (29 units) (JPJ data includes recon cars as well), the BMW iX1 (29 units), and the smart with 26 units of #1 and #3 models. Meanwhile, the Zeekr X recorded 21 units registered, followed by the BYD Dolphin (19 units), the Volvo EX30 (18 units), and the MINI Countryman SE with 17 units.  (From an article of Paul Tan and Proton press release on February 12, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

Volvo Cars unveils new electric EX30 Cross Country SUV On February 10, Volvo Cars unveiled the all-new Volvo EX30 Cross Country, a fully electric small SUV. The vehicle is available to order in selected markets, with deliveries starting later in spring 2025. The vehicle offers a range of up to 427km and can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 26 minutes. It comes in an all-wheel drive variant and has a higher ground clearance than the standard EX...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

024, compared with 71% noted in 2023. BEV models alone accounted for 30% of total retail sales in 2024, an increase of 18% YoY. Meanwhile, MHEV models made up less than 20% of the 2024 full-year sales, down from around 33% recorded in 2023. VCM said the introduction of the new, fully electric Volvo EX30 was well received locally, as its first batch of fully imported units were sold out before the local assembly started.  Currently, VCM has a foc...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

V60 Cross Country, V90, and V90 Cross Country models in the upcoming model year. Starting this year, Volvo cars will introduce the new Volvo Car UX, and the ultra-fast Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., enhancing infotainment speed and responsiveness. Additionally, the EX30, EX40, and EC40 models in Europe will gain Plug & Charge service for a smoother public charging experience. The Snapdragon Cockpit Platform will ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

Volvo to unveil all-electric EX30 Cross Country subcompact SUV on February 10, 2025 On January 27, Volvo announced that it will unveil the all-electric Volvo EX30 Cross Country, subcompact SUV on February 10, 2025 via a livestream from Lapland. The vehicle is designed for adventure. The launch event at its winter cabin in Lapland will feature experts and special guests sharing insights about the model. Based on Volvo press release (1/ 2)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

2024 new registered foreign vehicles in Japan lower than 2023 According to statistics announced by the Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA) on December 9, the number of newly registered foreign vehicles in Japan in 2024 decreased by 8.5% year-over-year (y/y) to 227,202 units for the first time in two years. The number was affected by prolonged maritime transportation due to the situation in the Middle East, and shortages of the supply of...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

Volvo Car Malaysia opens bookings for locally assembled EX30 EV Reported on January 6, 2025, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has started taking order books for the CKD locally assembled Volvo EX30. Deliveries are scheduled to start in the second week of January.  This followed the launch of EX30 in the CBU imported version that took place in September 2024. The China-made batch has been fully sold. The base Plus variant, priced from MYR 188,888, is no...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

Euro NCAP announces safety rating of 15 vehicles On December 4, Euro NCAP announced its final 2024 safety ratings, covering 15 vehicles. The lineup includes the Renault 5, Alpine A290, Porsche Macan EV, Hyundai SANTA FE, Deepal S07, Leapmotor C10, Maxus eTERRON 9, Lexus LBX hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, Volvo EX30, MINI Countryman SE, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-80 PHEV, Audi A5, and VW Caddy PHEV. The new electric Renault 5 and its sporty Alpine A290 vers...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

Zeekr launches X SUV in Brazil On November 12, Zeekr announced the launching of its X model in Brazil. The compact SUV is offered in two trims: Premium and Flagship, both aimed at standing out among competitors like the Volvo EX30, with which it shares platform and components but with a larger body. The Zeekr is 4.43 meters long, 1.84 m wide, 1.57 m high and 2.75 m of between-axes, with a trunk of 362 liters. The Premium version features a single...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

Volvo Car USA to start fulfilling EX30 customer orders before end of 2024 On November 6, Volvo Cars announced that this year it will start fulfilling U.S. customer preorders for the EX30, the Swedish brand’s first ever fully electric premium small SUV, to satisfy demand as quickly as possible. Customers across the U.S. placed deposits for the Volvo EX30 after it was revealed in Milan in June 2023, and have been patiently waiting for it to arriv...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

0 flagship SUV, EX40 or EC40 fully electric vehicle starting with model year 2025.•    NACS adapters for current owners of Volvo fully electric vehicles are available to order immediately at Volvo Cars retailers with shipments starting November 18, 2024.•    Availability of adapters for the EX30 will be announced later. Tesla Superchargers can be located using the Volvo Cars app or the built-in Google Maps starting November 18, 2024. (Vol...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Geely Group to launch Riddara RD6 in Brazil on November 2024 On October 1, it was reported that Geely Group will launch its Riddara electric pickup brand in Brazil with the RD6 model, through the Timber group of Paraná. The all-electric model is built on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) modular platform, the same one used in other vehicles such as the Volvo EX30. The RD6 is equipped with a 272 hp electric motor with rear-wheel drive...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

Volvo Malaysia confirms local production of EX30 EV to official start in 2025 Reported on September 25, 2024, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) sales director revealed at the launch of the EX30 that this electric SUV will be locally assembled (CKD) from 2025. At present, other Volvo models in the Malaysian market are CKD. Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia (VCMM), an entity separate from VCM, will decide whether the EX30 will be shipped from Malaysia to nea...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/26

Volvo EX30 BEV officially launched in Malaysia On September 25, 2024, Volvo Car Malaysia launched the EX30 EV, following the model’s global debut in 2023. Priced from MYR 188,888, this electric SUV arrived as a fully-imported (CBU) model from China. The 3 variants offered are Plus, Ultra, and Ultra Twin Performance. The base variant comes with a 69-kWh net (64 kWh usable) NMC unit that claims a range of up to 476 km (WLTP standards). The extend...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/26

mers worldwide will receive an upgrade to their Volvo cars produced from 2020 onwards. The upgrade will be rolled out gradually and is one of the most comprehensive infotainment updates ever made by a car manufacturer, according to the company.  This new system is being implemented in the EX90 and EX30 models, and is planned to be extended to other vehicles, such as the XC90 through various system updates including a simple over-the-air software...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05