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
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
The fully electric Volvo EX30 SUV: a small car with big potential 2023-06-12 Sometimes, first impressions can be misleading. Yes, the new Volvo EX30 is our smallest SUV to date. And yes, it comes at an attractive price. But it can have an oversized impact, representing one of our biggest business opportunities in the coming years. add_circle_outline
Space, smart storage, intuitive tech: the all-electric Volvo EX30 small SUV embodies the best of Scandinavian design 2023-06-05 The new, fully electric Volvo EX30 is not just designed for safety and increased sustainability, it also aims to make your life more convenient, more relaxing and more enjoyable through cutting-edge tech and considerate Scandinavian design. add_circle_outline
New Volvo EX30 starting price announced: one of SA’s most affordable EVs 2023-06-08 Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed the freshly revealed EX30 is destined for local roads, while also announcing the brand-new fully electric SUV’s highly anticipated starting price. That figure looks set to render the EX30 one of the most affordable full-size electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa. add_circle_outline
Get ready for the fully electric Volvo EX30 small SUV 2023-05-09 On 7 June at 13:30 CEST, the new, fully electric Volvo EX30 SUV will make its global debut. On the same date, it will also become available to order or pre-order in selected markets. 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
Invitation to Volvo Cars' presentation of the fourth quarter and year end report 2022 2023-01-31 Volvo Cars will publish its fourth quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 08:00 (SAST). 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
Life with the new fully electric Volvo EX90 is life, enhanced 2022-11-14 Visit our Volvo Car South Africa Volvo EX90 website page to find out even more and sign up to receive the latest updates directly to your inbox. add_circle_outline