Volvo EX30 Discontinued in USA

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The brand’s smallest (and most affordable) electric vehicle will disappear from the US market this summer; will continue in Canada and Mexico.

Another week, another electric vehicle leaves the American market. First reported at The readerVolvo has now confirmed that the pint-sized EX30 electric crossover will end production for America this summer. This lasted for two years and only recently the rugged EX30 Cross Country expanded the range.

According to a statement from Volvo, the EX30 will continue to be sold in North America, with Canada and Mexico retaining the entry model in the brand’s electric portfolio (at least for now). Meanwhile, according to The readerU.S. dealers have until the end of this week, March 20, to place orders before production ends for the market later this summer.

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While Volvo cited the ever-vague “changing market conditions and financial factors,” it’s likely that the tumultuous and ongoing pricing situation played a role in the EX30’s discontinuation. The ever-changing landscape took its toll on the EX30’s rollout, resulting in a vehicle that turned out to be more expensive than initially anticipated.

Here at Automatic guide we experienced several versions of the EX30 and came away rather impressed. The smallest Volvo is a fast and stylish thing, but a boring infotainment experience and ruthless cost-cutting (like the lack of dedicated rear window switches) have kept it from achieving greatness.

Late last year, Volvo Canada stopped sales of the EX90 after just one model year. We believe the model lineup will continue to evolve as market forces remain unpredictable.

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