Volvo EX30 Grabs Nearly a Third of EV Sales Locally

The Volvo EX30, a new compact and affordable electric SUV, has taken the South African market by storm. Launched earlier this year, the EX30 has quickly become the country’s best-selling electric car, accounting for a whopping 30.8% of all EV sales in the first four months of 2024.

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Volvo EX30 Cloud Blue Exterior

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This impressive performance has propelled Volvo to a dominant position in the South African EV market, with the brand capturing a remarkable 46% share during the same period. The success can be attributed not only to the EX30’s affordability (starting at R775 900) but also to strong contributions from existing Volvo electric models like the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge.

The EX30’s impact is undeniable. Without it, the South African EV market would have seen flat growth. Volvo claims that for every three EVs sold in the first four months, one was an EX30. Additionally, nearly half (46%) of all EVs registered during this time were Volvos.

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Volvo EX30 Cloud Blue Exterior

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Here’s a quick breakdown of the EX30 model range

EX30 Core Single Motor: This entry-level variant accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. Equipped with a 51 kWh battery, it generates 200 kW of power, 343 N.m of torque, and offers a range of 344 km.

EX30 Plus Single Motor ER: With a slightly larger battery than the entry-level model, the EX30 Plus Single Motor ER achieves a 0-100 km/h time of 5.3 seconds. Its 69 kWh battery produces 200 kW and 343 N.m, providing an extended range of 480 km.

EX30 Plus Twin Motor Performance: Positioned as one of the fastest variants, the EX30 Plus Twin Motor Performance sprints from 0-100 km/h in a mere 3.6 seconds. It houses a 69 kWh battery and offers a range of 460 km.

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EX30 Ultra Single Motor ER: Sharing the same 69 kWh battery as the previous variant, the EX30 Ultra Single Motor ER covers a range of 480 km. It achieves a 0-100 km/h time of 5.3 seconds.

EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance: Sitting at the top of the model range, the EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance features a 69 kWh battery that produces 315 kW of power and 543 N.m of torque. With a range of 460 km, this variant claims a 0-100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds.

Volvo’s success extends beyond the pure electric segment. Their plug-in hybrid offerings, the XC60 Recharge and XC90 Recharge grabbed 21.4% of the PHEV market share in the same period, maintaining their top two positions from 2023.

Volvo EX30 exterior

This focus on electrification reflects Volvo’s global ambitions. They aim for half their global sales to be fully electric by 2025, with the remaining half being hybrids. By 2030, they plan for every new Volvo to be completely electric, solidifying their commitment to a zero-emission future.

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