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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For a limited time, Costco members can take advantage of notable deals on several all-electric models from some big names in automotive, including Volvo and Polestar. Learn more about the current EV deals from the Costco Auto Program below.
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Despite its compact size, Volvo’s low-cost EX30 is already making a big impact. After launching just months ago, the new Volvo EX30 is already living up to its promise of delivering profitable growth.
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Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials.
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Volvo Cars’ global BEV sales are up 43% year-over-year in March – here’s how its monthly and quarterly EV sales break down.
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Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel-powered passenger vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with the powertrain and cranking out millions of oil-burning cars. Between 2012 and 2016, diesel accounted for half of the company’s global sales. But those days are over now as the company moves toward an all-electric future.
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Despite reports suggesting EV demand is cooling, Volvo’s new EVs, including the EX30 and EX90, are attracting Ferrari-like wait times. The head of online business at Volvo Germany, Alex Zurhausen, says customers are waiting because they have “the right products at the right time.”
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Volvo Cars has partnered with Imperial College London spinoff Breathe Battery Technologies to reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%.
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Volvo reached its highest-ever share of electrified vehicles as its new fully electric EX30 boosted EV sales in February. Although overall sales slid 2% last month, Volvo’s fully electric vehicle sales were up 14%, reaching a new record share.
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Volvo announced plans to sell 62.7% of its stake in EV maker Polestar (PSNY) as it looks toward the next stage of its transformation. Volvo said it will also cut off funding as the “company is well positioned for growth.”
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Volvo is dropping the “Recharge” on its XC40 and C40 all-electric models to streamline its portfolio as it moves toward an EV-only future. The Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge have been revived as the EX40 and EC40 with a new optional performance upgrade and special Black Edition.
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Electric vehicles don’t work well in the cold? Nobody told Volvo CE – and they’re putting a fleet of battery electric equipment assents to work, collaborating with Sweden’s largest ski resorts to go fully fossil free.
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The headline-grabbing EC230 Electric excavator from Volvo CE has officially begun work on a stud farm with Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France. The job site is part of a larger project that aims to deliver on the promise of an emissions-free construction industry.
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The first all-electric Volvo EM90 officially rolled off the assembly line on Tuesday. Volvo’s EM90 is the brand’s first electric minivan, complete with a “Scandinavian living room” interior.
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