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Volvo’s new EVs are attracting Ferrari-like wait times because they are ‘the right products’

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When asked how the brand prevented customers from switching to other brands, Zurhausen told Automotive News Europe that Volvo has “the right products at the right time.” When I started at Volvo it was written in stone that if you ordered a car in three months you got your car,” Volvo’s Europe online business leader said.

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

Baua Electric

Starting at $34,950 (36,000 euros), it will be one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS. Demand for affordable electric cars continues building.

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

Baua Electric

Volvo sold 5,863 EX30 models through the first two months of 2024 as demand for affordable EVs heats up. The EX30 is already rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. He boasted about the automaker’s pricing power, with the EX30 starting at $34,950 in the US and €36,590 in Europe. 0 to 60 mph sprint.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Before we were saying it will be an awfully long time before we can get the costs down so people can afford it, but actually if you offset the fuel costs, people can afford it." ( Green Car Congress ).

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