Volvo's New EX30 Small SUV To Be Built In China, Offer Multiple Battery Options | Carscoops carscoops
The company didn’t say anything about it, but Volvo CEO Jim Rowan revealed some details during a lengthy interview withWhile the company is keeping specifications under wraps, Rowan called the model an EX30 and said the vehicle is a “really important car for us” as it will enable them to “reach a different price demographic.” He didn’t give a number, but Volvo’s current entry-level EV is the XC40 Recharge and it starts at $53,550.
Despite being relatively affordable, the model promises to have “top safety equipment, a fantastic ride, and high quality.” Rowan went on to say the smaller size will help keep costs down, while the EX30 will offer a variety of battery packs so customers can “choose the range that best fits their lifestyle and their budget.”
Rowan added the model will be offered on a subscription basis with as little as a three-month commitment. He said this will attract a “much younger demographic,” who will probably never even go to a dealership as everything will be handled online. While a three-month commitment isn’t very long, Rowan believes customers will keep their subscriptions for “much longer than three months because they like the flexibility.
The executive suggested customers could be as young as 18 years old and getting a car for the first time. He said they’ll be attracted by the flexibility and “right price point” as well as the insurance and roadside assistance that is included as part of Care by Volvo.. It remains unclear if the crossover will also be built elsewhere, but the model is expected to ride on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture.will be sticking around for “a while.
Rowan went on to say these customers “like having the backup of a combustion engine” and explained that XC90 plug-in hybrid owners are “very comfortable buying a second car that is full electric.” In effect, it seems like they want at least one model that can travel long distances without the need for lengthy recharging sessions.
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