The launch of the Volvo EX30 had been delayed due to “changes in the global automotive landscape”
The Volvo EX30 was slated to launch in the U.S. in early 2025. However, Volvo fans and reservation holders can rejoice as the deliveries will commence before the end of this year as opposed to early 2025, as previously thought. The EX30 electric SUV has attracted a lot of new buyers. It has been a mighty success story throughout this year. To put things into perspective, Volvo has already produced 100,000 EX30 EVs within 10 months of launch. Clearly, customers are taking a liking to it.
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Volvo EX30 Deliveries Later This Year In U.S.
The delay was due to the astronomical tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in the U.S. We know that the Volvo EX30 is manufactured in Zhangjiakou, China. Hence, it, unfortunately, fell under the purview of harsh tariffs. Clearly, launching it with 100% tariffs would be disastrous. In order to avoid that situation, the Geely-owned Swedish auto giant decided to move to Ghent, Belgium.
Since it is now in production in Europe, such high import duties are not applicable. As a consequence, the Single Motor trim bears a starting price of a reasonable $34,950. However, this base variant will launch in early 2025. The model to go on sale before the end of this year is the Twin Motor Performance with a price tag of $44,990. In fact, the customers are being invited to configure their EVs now. Their deliveries will take place in the coming weeks.
The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance carries a 69 kWh battery pack to power a dual-motor configuration. The result is 428 PS (315 kW) of peak power and 542 Nm (400 lb-ft) of peak torque. This will propel the electric SUV from 0 to 60 mph (97 kmph) in a mere 3.4 seconds. It boasts an EPA-est. range of 253 miles (407 km) on a single charge. With a 153 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be juiced up from 10% to 80% in just 26 minutes.
On the other hand, the more affordable, and most likely the more popular Single Motor Extended Range version will have a rear electric motor. It will be good for 272 PS (200 kW) of max power and 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) of max torque. In this case, the acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 kmph) will come up in 5.1 seconds. Those seeking a higher range will definitely opt for this model.
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The hefty import tariffs on China-made cars have definitely impacted other-than-Chinese carmakers as well. Those with production facilities in China will bear the brunt of these import duties. Thankfully, Volvo was able to shift the production to Europe timely. Otherwise, the entire plan of selling in the U.S. would’ve been under jeopardy. Let us see how well the customers embrace the electric SUV.