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Ford delays electric three-row SUV with new EV pickup arriving in 2026

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The American automaker sold 20,233 EVs in Q1 2024, topping rival General Motors with 16,425 electric cars delivered. Volvo is another overseas automaker that continues to see results after doubling down on EVs with plans to go all-electric by 2030.

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Which EV manufacturers performed the best in 2024 so far?

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This included battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). Its European affiliate Volvo has also grown faster than the stagnating European EV market, where the Swedish brand sells most of its EVs. Despite this, the manufacturer remained the global EV-market leader.

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Volvo flexes its pricing power for EVs with the EX30 rolling out for $35,000

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With “tremendous growth” expected for its EVs, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan says the brand is outpacing rivals. Rowan claims Volvo has “much more pricing power” as it rolls out its cheapest EV so far, the EX30, starting at $35,000. After selling a record 113,419 EVs in 2023 (+70% YOY), Volvo expects to build on its momentum this year.

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Volvo EX30 tops Mini in Europe as low-cost EV’s sales surge in May

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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. Volvo EX30 passes Mini in EU sales Since EX30 production began in Zhangjiakoui, China, last fall, Volvo’s compact EV is already a top seller.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

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Don’t underestimate the Volvo EX30’s small size. As the first EX30 models reach European buyers, Volvo sees it as a best-seller over the next few years. In June, Volvo unveiled its smallest and cheapest SUV, the EX30 ( see our revie w ). Volvo expects the EX30 to become “one of your best sellers in the coming years.”

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

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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. Volvo’s EV sales share reached 22%, with nearly 11,000 EVs handed over, up 14% YOY.

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Volvo hints the EX30 could be exported from Belgium to the US to avoid new EV tariffs

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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. Volvo began building its new low-cost EV, the EX30, in Zhangjiakou, China, last fall.

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