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Volvo Launches Global Recall of 40,323 EX30 EVs Over Battery Overheating Risk

Free high‑voltage battery module replacements will follow Volvo’s identification of the defect.

Overview

  • The action covers only long‑range EX30 variants, specifically the Single‑Motor Extended Range and Twin‑Motor Performance models.
  • Owners have been told to cap charging at 70% and to avoid leaving vehicles unattended while charging in enclosed or covered areas until repairs are completed.
  • The affected modules came from Shandong Geely Sunwoda, with Volvo saying the supplier has corrected the issue and dealerships will replace impacted modules at no cost.
  • About 10,500 vehicles are affected in the UK, and Volvo’s UK chief says workshops expect to start fixes as early as next week as broader repair schedules are deployed.
  • Analysts estimate replacement modules could cost around $195 million excluding logistics and labor, which Volvo calls speculative, and the company reports a tiny share of incidents with no fatalities.