At the end of the EX90’s debut event, Volvo gave a glimpse of its next product. Scheduled to debut at some point in 2023, the electric crossover will be a lot smaller judging by how tiny it looks sitting next to a full-size SUV. It definitely carries over to the EX90’s design DNA, and renderings of this Motor. es attempt to look into the future of the model. As for the name, it’s widely believed to be called the EX30 rather than the XC20 as originally believed.
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan sat down and chatted with him European Automotive News about the entry-level EV, which will be positioned below the XC 40 / C40 Recharge models. He describes the pint-sized crossover as “a city car aimed at a younger demographic that can subscribe and make it their first Volvo.” Newcomers are expected to drive the Continuous Experience Architecture developed by parent company Geely.
SEA is a modular platform designed for EVs as small as the Smart #1 and as large as the Lotus Eletre high-performance SUV. The wildly styled Zeekr 009 minivan also uses these bones, as does the upcoming Polestar 4. The EX30 isn’t expected to replace the larger XC40 Recharge, which is 4,425 millimeters (174.2 inches) long.
By being the entry point into the Volvo portfolio, the EX30 will play a key role in helping the Swedish automaker achieve its sales goal of 600,000 EVs by 2025. -neutral plant in Slovakia will not be operational until 2026. Volvo aims to become a global maker of pure electric cars at the end of this decade.
To get there, said Rowan ANE New EVs will be launched every year for the next 4-5 years. After initially focusing on crossovers and SUVs as they represent the most popular market segments, Volvo intends to introduce electric sedans and wagons as well.
