South Africa’s top luxury EV choice: Volvo’s electric lineup surges in sales 2024-11-13 Volvo Car South Africa has cemented itself as a leader in the local electric vehicle segment, with combined sales totalling 467 between January and September 2024. With a three-car-strong range of cutting-edge battery-electric vehicles, Volvo is currently leading the premium electric segment, outpacing rivals in the luxury arena. add_circle_outline
SA’s top-selling used EV last year was a Volvo 2024-04-19 Volvo Car South Africa’s position at the forefront of the fast-growing new-energy vehicle space has been cemented, this time by the fact that the XC40 Recharge was the country’s most sold used electric vehicle in 2023, according to data from AutoTrader. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA records significant increase in plug-in hybrid sales 2023-11-23 Volvo Car South Africa has recorded a significant year-on-year increase in sales of its plug-in hybrid models, demonstrating the local market’s growing appetite for electrified vehicles from the Swedish luxury brand. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA outsells all premium C-SUV electric rivals in first half of 2023 2023-09-12 Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to report it led the sales charge in the local market’s fully electric premium C-SUV segment in the first half of 2023, far outselling every single rival in this space. add_circle_outline
For the first time in SA, Volvo offers guaranteed future value deals for EVs 2023-08-30 Previously, the Volvo Versatility Finance scheme was available only for the Swedish firm’s combustion-engined vehicles, but in response to growing local demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the company has added the XC40 Twin Motor Recharge AWD Ultimate to the list of eligible cars, while also further refining its GFV offering. add_circle_outline
Volvo XC40 Recharge wins New Energy Category at SA COTY 2023 2023-06-12 The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Twin has been named the best New Energy Vehicle at the 2023 Old Mutual Insure South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. add_circle_outline
Volvo C40 Recharge order books are now officially open in SA 2023-02-13 Volvo Car South Africa has announced that local order books for the new fully electric C40 Recharge have officially opened. add_circle_outline
New fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge coming to South Africa in 2023 2022-12-08 The new fully electric C40 Recharge is scheduled to join Volvo Car South Africa’s range of electrified vehicles in the first half of 2023. add_circle_outline
New Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge sells out in just 24 hours 2022-08-30 A mere 24 hours after Volvo Car South Africa’s second all-electric variant – the XC40 P6 Recharge – went on sale locally, the entire initial allocation was sold out. add_circle_outline
Volvo celebrates Women’s Day on track with the powerful XC40 P8 Recharge! 2022-08-18 Volvo Car SA brand ambassadors Jessica Nkosi and Natasha Joubert hosted the group, with each member never having driven an all-electric car on track before. add_circle_outline
Volvo announces SA pricing for new all-electric XC40 P6 Recharge 2022-07-20 Volvo Car South Africa has announced pricing for its highly anticipated XC40 P6 Recharge, billing the new single-motor model as the most affordable all-electric luxury vehicle on the local market. add_circle_outline
Volvo’s most powerful XC90 ever has arrived in SA…and it’s a hybrid! 2022-04-21 Increased electric range and enhanced performance. Luxury, safety, style and smart integration. Meet the latest version of Volvo’s flagship hybrid SUV, the sophisticated Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid. add_circle_outline
New Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge pure electric confirmed for South Africa 2022-04-07 Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed the new pure electric XC40 P6 Recharge will soon join its increasingly electrified range of vehicles. add_circle_outline
New Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid officially arrives in SA 2022-02-17 Volvo Car South Africa has announced the local introduction of the highly anticipated XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid as the Swedish luxury firm continues its shift towards electrification. add_circle_outline
Spotted! Volvo’s all-electric XC40 P8 Recharge on South African roads 2022-02-09 The highly anticipated Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge has been spotted on South African roads, marking the local arrival of the Swedish firm’s first all-electric vehicle (EV). add_circle_outline
The Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for Volvo Cars’ pure electric future 2021-07-03 For Volvo Cars, electrification is more than simply a shift in powertrains. It represents a new paradigm in car design and the Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for the next generation of all-electric Volvos. add_circle_outline
Free with the XC40 P8 Recharge: use of a petrol-engined car! 2021-05-26 Pricing for the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge is R1,2 million and orders are currently being taken. The car is being sold exclusively online via the company’s new website, My Volvo. add_circle_outline
Volvo announces pricing and exclusive online sales for XC40 P8 Recharge all-electric 2021-05-11 Volvo Car South Africa has announced the pricing for one of the most eagerly awaited cars to be launched in South Africa this year, namely the XC40 P8 Recharge all-electric. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to lower CO2 emissions and save billions in circular business aim 2021-04-21 Volvo Cars aims for annual savings of SEK 1 billion and reductions of 2.5 million tonnes in carbon emissions from 2025 using circular business principles. add_circle_outline
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is coming to South Africa! 2021-03-10 The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric – the first all-electric car from the Swedish luxury brand – will be launched in South Africa in the second half of 2021. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars launches new, pure electric Volvo C40 Recharge 2021-03-05 The future of Volvo Cars is electric and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero emission future. add_circle_outline
All pure electric Volvo models to be available online only 2021-03-02 Volvo Cars is fundamentally changing how and where to meet its customers, and will transform the current wholesale model by moving online and with strong customer relationships. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars reports best-ever second half performance in 2020 2021-02-09 Volvo Cars reported its best-ever second half profit and sales volumes in 2020, illustrating the company’s success in mitigating and recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic earlier in the year. add_circle_outline
Beast’s Baby Brother breaks cover! 2020-11-10 The customised Volvo XC90 affectionately nicknamed “The Beast”, which wowed the crowds at the 2019 SA Festival of Motoring, has been joined by an equally sensational customised Volvo XC40 that celebrates the company’s #HiddenGem campaign. Rather appropriately, it’s been nicknamed “Beast’s Baby Brother”. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars safety experts say: use technology to support drivers and reduce distraction 2020-10-22 The rise of smartphones and touchscreens inside cars has sparked a growing debate around the dangers of distraction behind the wheel. But Volvo Cars safety experts say that distraction is a fact of life, and that technology should be used to support people in their daily commute. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars launches fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge as part of new electrified car line 2019-10-17 Today Volvo Cars introduces the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first ever fully electric car and the first model to appear in its brand new Recharge car line concept. add_circle_outline