Volvo Automobiles introduced at this time that the all-new, all-electric Volvo EX30 mannequin might be produced at its Ghent plant in Belgium beginning in 2025.
The choice so as to add a second manufacturing web site after Zhangjiakou, China, the place manufacturing began earlier this autumn, was made after receiving “sturdy demand” for the next-generation small electrical crossover/SUV, the corporate explains. The primary buyer deliveries are scheduled for late 2023.
The European manufacturing unit might be used to spice up manufacturing capability for the anticipated EX30 demand in Europe, in addition to for international exports. The plant is already engaged within the manufacturing of the electrical XC40 and C40 fashions.
Volvo underlined that its ambition is to construct its vehicles the place it sells them as a lot as potential, noting that the top-selling XC60 and XC40 fashions are already produced in each Europe and China.
Having two separate manufacturing websites around the globe additionally provides manufacturing flexibility for the mannequin, which is anticipated to be considered one of Volvo’s best-selling fashions. Within the present difficult instances of provide chain points and a possible conflict between the European Union and China over electrical automobile imports, flexibility is one thing that should be thought of.
The Volvo EX30 was revealed earlier this 12 months and might be offered globally, together with within the U.S., the place costs of the rear-wheel drive model will begin at $36,245. The all-wheel drive model will price considerably extra – beginning at $46,095.
It will likely be fascinating to see whether or not Volvo will be capable of keep the pricing with the European manufacturing (normally thought of costlier than the Chinese language crops).
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Jim Rowan, Volvo Automobiles’ Chief Government explains: “Our ambition is to promote the EX30 around the globe at a gorgeous worth level, easing the transition to driving an electrical Volvo automobile for extra folks whereas additionally contributing to firm margins. Including manufacturing in Ghent is a logical transfer as we goal to seize the sturdy demand for our thrilling small electrical SUV throughout the globe.”
Volvo’s plan is to extend the share of all-electric vehicles for brand new gross sales to 50 % by the mid-decade and to one hundred pc by 2030. Moreover the EX30, there’s additionally the Volvo EX90 and Volvo EM90 within the pipeline.