Strong local demand for Volvo’s upcoming EX30 electric performance model
It’s going to be a long time before electric cars are affordable and popular in South Africa, for a number of reasons.
However, things seem to be moving in the right direction, with a number of sub R1 million offerings entering our market this year, including the BYD Atto 3, GWM Ora and Volvo’s upcoming EX30.
Volvo Cars South Africa says early demand for its new compact electric model has been strong, with our market ranking in the top ten for pre-orders in the broader Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
The Volvo EX30 will be available in early 2024, with pricing starting at R775 900, something the Swedish importer has achieved in spite of the higher import duties - amounting to 25% versus the 18% paid for internal combustion vehicles.
Since its global reveal in early June, South Africans have placed 150 pre-orders, while many more registering expressions of interest on Volvo’s website.
The Volvo EX30, the brand's newest fully electric SUV, made its dazzling debut earlier this year in Milan. Volvo Cars' foray into the electric territory is expanded, now flaunting a suite of four electric vehicles and today the company announced the pricing for its latest EV for US and Canadian customers.
Hold your horses; the price tag is bound to turn some heads. In Canada, the base model sets you back by a cool $53,700 Canadian. Yes - a premium electric SUV (albeit small) priced nearly identically to its fossil-fueled counterpart. And for Canada’s southern neighbors, it gets even sweeter. The US base model starts at a tempting $34,950.
It's great value for money for what you get. Just a pity about the boring, bland interior. Volvo went for the Tesla look, but it just looks like they're trying to save money under the guise of a minimalist and modern look.