This week, Volvo Group held its once-every-three-years “Volvo Days” event in Shippensburg, PA for the first time since the pandemic, showing off tons (literally!) of new equipment, new trucks, and new concepts – including a couple of “world’s first” debuts.
What is Volvo Days? That might require a bit of background …
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Despite its small size, Volvo’s cheapest EV continued its dominant run last month in Europe. The Volvo EX30 was Europe’s second-best-selling EV, behind only the Tesla Model Y, as sales continued surging.
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Volvo flew us to Newport Beach, California, to test its new EX90 7-seat AWD SUV. For many people, including my family, this is the holy grail of EVs. It is part electric luxury sports sedan, part four-wheel-drive off-roader and trailer hauler, and most importantly, part minivan.
How well do these come together? Let’s see…
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A new electric Volvo mid-size SUV is slated to arrive in 2026. Volvo confirmed the new EX60 SUV would be one of five new EVs joining the Swedish brand’s lineup. It will be the first EV built on its new tech-based platform, called SPA3.
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Another automaker is adjusting its near-term electric vehicle target. Volvo is scaling back on its 100% EV pledge by 2030. The company said stronger government support is needed to advance the transition.
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Volvo’s smallest and cheapest EV, the EX30, is already changing the game in Europe. Will it have the same impact in the US?
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While Ford is canceling plans to launch its three-row electric SUV, overseas brands like Kia, Hyundai, and Volvo are looking to take advantage. By scrapping its larger SUV, Ford opened the door for rivals to take control of the segment.
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Volvo expects a momentum shift in the US, with two new electric SUVs hitting the market. Volvo will launch its three-row EX90, followed by the smaller, more affordable EX30. Can Volvo’s new electric SUVs help revamp EV sales in the US? The brand expects big results. Here’s why.
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Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is now more expensive. The starting price of the Volvo EX90 is up by over $3,000, but some key features may still be missing.
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The EX30, Volvo’s cheapest and smallest EV, is gaining a new entry-level model in the UK. Starting at £32,850, or about $42,000, the Volvo EX30 remains one of the most affordable EV options.
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Volvo’s EV commitment is in question after CEO Jim Rowan’s recent comments. As one of the first automakers to announce plans for an all-electric lineup, Volvo was viewed as a first mover. Here’s why Volvo may be backing off its all-EV promise by 2030.
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With the first deliveries of Volvo’s three-row electric SUV right around the corner, the company is warning that its new EX90 may lack key features like Apple CarPlay—at least for now.
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Volvo is no longer accepting EX30 orders online in the US. In the latest setback, Volvo removed the option to reserve an EX30 on its website. It’s now replaced with a new “keep me updated” tab.
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Volvo’s cheapest and smallest EV won’t arrive in the US until next year. Volvo announced it’s delaying the EX30 launch in the US as it ramps up production in Belgium.
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The cheapest and smallest Volvo EV is off to a hot start. After only five months on the market, the Volvo EX30 topped BMW’s Mini in Europe’s small premium segment as sales continued surging.
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With new tariffs introduced on EVs made in China, Volvo is criticizing the EU’s decision, saying it will only hurt buyers. Meanwhile, Volvo suggested the US-bound EX30 could come from Belgium as it looks to avoid newly introduced tariffs.
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On today’s show, we talk about Elon Musk and leaks surrounding his $56 billion comp package, 48V architecture, Fred’s Cybertruck review, EV price parity, Nissan LEAF deals (that may or may not be a good thing), and Scooter’s Florida Fliteboard adventure. All this and more, on today’s episode of Quick Charge!
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Volvo is set to recall all 71,956 EX30 models made to date as it works through a software bug. The glitch could cause an error that causes the EX30’s speedometer to go into test mode.
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Volvo is reportedly shifting EV production to Belgium ahead of schedule. Production of the new Volvo EX30 and EX90 is moving to Belgium to avoid expected tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.
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Volvo’s first all-electric EX90 SUV rolled off the production line in South Carolina Wednesday. Deliveries of the US-made Volvo EX90 are set for the second half of 2024 as the Swedish automaker embarks on a new era.
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The new Volvo EX90 electric SUV will hit the market with the “world’s first EV battery passport” later this year. Volvo is launching the EV battery passport to show car buyers key info like the battery’s composition, where its materials are from, and its carbon footprint.
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Volvo CE and Penta revealed two new mobile charging solutions for North American construction fleets at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas.
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The cheapest Volvo EV so far was officially launched in China over the weekend. Volvo launched the EX30 in China with a low starting price of $27,800 (200,800 yuan) as the automaker takes on BYD head-on in its home market.
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A new all-electric luxury SUV is set to hit the market next year to compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Volvo is joining the luxury electric SUV market with its new EX60 launching next year. The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
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