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
Volvo Car South Africa announces exciting new EV offer for Q4 2024 2024-10-14 Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to announce an exciting new limited-time offer that provides local buyers of Volvo electric vehicles (EVs) with three complimentary benefits, further reinforcing the brand’s steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional value. add_circle_outline
Deliveries of SA-bound Volvo EX90 start in US and Europe 2024-09-05 The fully electric Volvo EX90 is ready and on the road in initial markets. The first batch of our flagship SUV is being shipped to retailers in the United States and Europe right now, and the first customers in these markets will receive their cars before the end of September 2024. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA to unveil ‘Adventure Beast’ and special deals at Festival of Motoring 2024-09-04 Volvo Car South Africa will reveal a customised “Adventure Beast’ edition of the renowned XC90 at the 2024 Festival of Motoring, alongside showcasing the high-performance EX30 Twin Motor Performance on the track. In addition to these highlights, Volvo will provide exclusive offers to customers throughout the event weekend, reinforcing a commitment to delivering exceptional value and innovative experiences. add_circle_outline
Exclusive new Volvo XC60 Black Edition arrives in SA in limited numbers 2024-07-30 With just 23 examples set aside for South Africa, the distinctive new Black Edition versions of Volvo’s popular luxury midsize SUV will reward their lucky owners with not just a fresh take on the brand’s understated Scandinavian design but also an extremely high level of exclusivity. add_circle_outline
SA designers use AI to create unique outfits from Volvo EX30 upholstery 2024-07-04 Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to announce a unique collaboration in which two innovative South African designers employed artificial intelligence (AI) to help create distinctive fashion items using sustainable upholstery sourced from the fully electric Volvo EX30. add_circle_outline
New EX30 leads Volvo to 46% share of South Africa’s EV market 2024-06-25 Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to report that the new Volvo EX30 is already proving exceptionally popular with local buyers, having accounted for almost a third of total electric vehicle (EV) sales in the country over the first four months of 2024, while also claiming the title of SA’s best-selling electric car. add_circle_outline
Volvo EX30 receives the prestigious Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ Design Award 2024-05-03 The award recognises excellence in design based on four basic principles of good design: the quality of function, the quality of seduction, the quality of use, and the quality of responsibility. The jury of 39 experts from all over the world selected the EX30 as the winner in a competitive field with a total score of 93/100. add_circle_outline
New Volvo EX30: first ‘Moss Yellow’ models touch down in SA 2024-05-09 Volvo Car South Africa is excited to announce that the first Moss Yellow examples of the new EX30 have made local landfall, bringing an expressive new hue to this game-changing fully electric car’s colour palette. 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 EX30 LCA shows lowest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo car to date 2024-04-03 The Volvo EX30 possesses the smallest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo car to date1. That’s according to the life cycle assessment (LCA) of the Volvo EX30, available here, which concludes that it has a total carbon footprint of 23 tonnes per 200,000 km – approximately 60 per cent less than the XC40 ICE (petrol)2. add_circle_outline
Volvo EX30 receives the prestigious Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ Design Award 2024-04-24 The award recognises excellence in design based on four basic principles of good design: the quality of function, the quality of seduction, the quality of use, and the quality of responsibility. The jury of 39 experts from all over the world selected the EX30 as the winner in a competitive field with a total score of 93/100. add_circle_outline
The fully electric Volvo EX30 named 2024 World Urban Car 2024-04-05 Small and mighty indeed – we are celebrating today, because our fully electric Volvo EX30 has landed a big accolade at the prestigious World Car Awards. add_circle_outline
New Volvo EX30 officially launches in SA 2024-02-23 The new Volvo EX30 has officially launched in South Africa, arriving as one of the most accessible fully electric vehicles (EVs) in the country and signalling the growth trajectory of the Swedish luxury brand. add_circle_outline
SA’s best-selling PHEV and EV in 2023 were both Volvos 2024-02-16 Volvo Car South Africa recorded impressive sales growth in the new-energy vehicle space in 2023, again leading the charge in the local plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, while also boasting the best-selling fully electric vehicle (EV) in the country. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA releases more info on EX30 line-up ahead of launch 2024-02-13 With the first units of the fully electric Volvo EX30 having touched down in South Africa, Volvo Car SA is pleased to release more details on the structure of this highly anticipated range. add_circle_outline
First Volvo EX30 already on route to South Africa 2023-12-20 Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed that the new fully electric EX30 is well on its way to local shores, with the country’s first allocation of units already on the water. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars doubles down on climate action – aims to cut CO2 emissions per car by 75 per cent by 2030 and plans to utilise near-z 2023-12-15 As world leaders prepare for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, it is more important than ever that business goes further than before in terms of climate action. We are today announcing we’re doubling down on our action plan – already one of the most ambitious in the automotive industry – by aiming to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 75 per cent by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. add_circle_outline
Volvo brings armoured XC90 to South Africa 2023-11-29 Volvo Car South Africa has announced that a special armoured version of the XC90 flagship SUV has joined its local line-up, offering select clients the option of ordering discreet ballistic protection directly from the Swedish luxury manufacturer. 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
A space for living on the move: here’s the fully electric Volvo EM90 premium MPV 2023-11-14 With the new, fully electric Volvo EM90 premium MPV, we want to unlock a space for living. It’s a car that is designed to be a space where you can find time to connect, think or just relax. To spend time with your loved ones, find peace of mind and enrich your life. add_circle_outline
The new fully electric EM90 premium MPV further expands Volvo Cars’ portfolio 2023-11-14 Our new fully electric premium MPV, the Volvo EM90, is not just designed to be a comfortable living room on the move, and a car that provides you with room for life with your loved ones. It is also a car that broadens the appeal of Volvo Cars and meets even more customer needs. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA announces Black Friday offer: Up to 6 months of free instalments 2023-11-07 Volvo Car South Africa has announced Black November specials giving customers who purchase a new SUV through Volvo Car Finance* during November or December 2023 up to six months of instalments absolutely free**. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars launches new Energy Solutions business, embracing wider climate potential of electric cars 2023-11-07 Our electric cars are an important step towards a more sustainable society, but the cars and their batteries can do so much more than eliminate tailpipe emissions. For example, did you know that stationary electric cars have the potential to power your house, your appliances or even return power to the energy grid? 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
SA ranks in top 10 EMEA markets for Volvo EX30 pre-orders 2023-09-07 Volvo Car South Africa has revealed that early demand for its new fully electric EX30 has been incredibly strong, with the local market ranking in the top ten for pre-orders in the broader Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. 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