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Volvo has confirmed the EX30 will leave the U.S. market after the 2026 model year. Tariffs on China-built EVs, rising prices, software complaints, and changing regulations contributed to the model’s short run in America.

Volvo’s new EX60 electric SUV is seeing stronger-than-expected demand in Europe, with over 3,000 orders in Sweden alone. The surge has prompted discussions about increasing 2026 production at the Torslanda plant.

Volvo is adding vehicle-to-load charging to the EX30 via a summer software update, along with new battery options and interior themes, aiming to improve practicality and refresh the compact EV lineup.

Volvo is recalling more than 40,000 EX30 EVs worldwide due to battery overheating risks. Owners are advised to limit charging to 70% and park away from structures until replacement modules are installed.

Volvo’s dedicated SPA3 electric platform allows reshaped battery packaging and lower seating positions. The flexibility could support a proper EV wagon, reviving a body style long tied to the brand’s identity.

Volvo plans to transform plug-in hybrids into EV-first vehicles with around 100 miles of electric range, faster charging, and smoother performance, making them feel far closer to full electric cars than traditional PHEVs.

The Volvo EX60 signals a major EV reset for the brand, combining a 400-mile range, ultra-fast charging, NACS support, new safety technology, and AI-driven software in a competitive luxury electric SUV.

A long-term test of a 2023 Volvo plug-in hybrid reveals no measurable battery degradation after 42,000 miles, demonstrating how conservative battery buffers and smart management significantly improve PHEV durability.

The Volvo EX60 marks a major step in the brand’s EV reset, targeting up to 400 miles of range, rapid 800-volt charging, and advanced manufacturing. The model aims to compete directly with top electric SUVs in performance and practicality.