I’m all for helping curb climate change but the technology and infrastructure just doesn’t exist in most countries at present.
Electric sales seem to be going poorly for Volvo like every other major European manufacturer.
Well, doesn’t help that Volvo, as most European cars somehow made themselves into premium brands. With Volvo you’re at least getting something for the money, but others just completely lost the plot.
Bad sales, could they perhaps be too expensive?
Who would have thought that hybrids would be the best option to eventually phase out combustion engine based cars.
I hope alternative fuel is the way forward
It was written in the stars!
Well, when an EV costs at least €50000, and then I’d have to find places to charge it because my HOA doesn’t have charging stations(it’s not really possible to install without paying a lot), then yeah, I’ll stick with older petrol cars.
I really don’t get how people can afford EVs in todays’ economy. I really cannot afford a car loan on top of the inflation and interest rate on my mortgage, and now winter is coming with rising electricity costs..
It’s almost like over-promising for publicity and not delivering has zero consequences…
Anyone else waiting for solid states battery cars before buying an EV?
In memory of Volvo, a Swedish car brand known for its safety, reliability, and innovation. Though it no longer exists as a Swedish brand, Volvo’s legacy of quality and craftsmanship will be dearly remembered by all who valued its contribution to automotive excellence.
There are more people who barely managed new cars in the 10k-35k range than those in the 30k-80k range. Everybody who can comfortably that amount is either affluent, got a company car or has a lease. But even with a lease, few families can afford €500-1000 monthly leases, let alone two.
On top of that, range & charging reliability is better, but not yet fully adequate.
Geely Holding owns 78.7% of Volvo. Idk if you can call it Sweden’s anymore
Volvo is owned by the chineese not sweden
Are we forgetting that the CCP also has a stake in Volvo?
Well that’s most certainly surprising /s
Another day another story about how only Elon’s Tesla is actually focused on EVs and energy transition. While also being hated.
Volvo owned by Chinese, not Sweden
I cannot afford a car like that, saving money for a second apartment:(
Think I will never be able to afford a new car and will drive used ones In the range of 5 to 10k EUR. Which is fine I guess.
So this does not really affect me that much.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Now. If they could just start making estates again….
You need a cheap (under 30k) 4 door with at least 500km of range (I drive 200km on Sundays and back on Tuesdays and I want to do that with one charge) and under 30min to 80% and I would buy one. If that isn’t feasible, I would wait for something like this used.
Hopefully this electric nonsense will just disappear.
I work at Volvo Cars absolutly shit company please buy somthing else.
You can’t convince people to pay big money for EVs, even in very EV pro countries people don’t go for expensive EVs. Even a non-legacy phev sells more than comparible expensive EVs proven by Li Auto in China.
Their electric cars are really ugly compared to the combustion cars… same as money other brands as well
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I’m all for helping curb climate change but the technology and infrastructure just doesn’t exist in most countries at present.
Electric sales seem to be going poorly for Volvo like every other major European manufacturer.
Well, doesn’t help that Volvo, as most European cars somehow made themselves into premium brands. With Volvo you’re at least getting something for the money, but others just completely lost the plot.
Bad sales, could they perhaps be too expensive?
Who would have thought that hybrids would be the best option to eventually phase out combustion engine based cars.
I hope alternative fuel is the way forward
It was written in the stars!
Well, when an EV costs at least €50000, and then I’d have to find places to charge it because my HOA doesn’t have charging stations(it’s not really possible to install without paying a lot), then yeah, I’ll stick with older petrol cars.
I really don’t get how people can afford EVs in todays’ economy. I really cannot afford a car loan on top of the inflation and interest rate on my mortgage, and now winter is coming with rising electricity costs..
It’s almost like over-promising for publicity and not delivering has zero consequences…
Anyone else waiting for solid states battery cars before buying an EV?
Well, they adjusted the goal from 100% electric by 2030 to [90-100%](https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/333213/volvo-cars-adjusts-electrification-ambitions-remains-committed-to-fully-electric-future) in terms of global sales. So still very committed to EVs.
In memory of Volvo, a Swedish car brand known for its safety, reliability, and innovation. Though it no longer exists as a Swedish brand, Volvo’s legacy of quality and craftsmanship will be dearly remembered by all who valued its contribution to automotive excellence.
There are more people who barely managed new cars in the 10k-35k range than those in the 30k-80k range. Everybody who can comfortably that amount is either affluent, got a company car or has a lease. But even with a lease, few families can afford €500-1000 monthly leases, let alone two.
On top of that, range & charging reliability is better, but not yet fully adequate.
Geely Holding owns 78.7% of Volvo. Idk if you can call it Sweden’s anymore
Volvo is owned by the chineese not sweden
Are we forgetting that the CCP also has a stake in Volvo?
Well that’s most certainly surprising /s
Another day another story about how only Elon’s Tesla is actually focused on EVs and energy transition. While also being hated.
Volvo owned by Chinese, not Sweden
I cannot afford a car like that, saving money for a second apartment:(
Think I will never be able to afford a new car and will drive used ones In the range of 5 to 10k EUR. Which is fine I guess.
So this does not really affect me that much.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Now. If they could just start making estates again….
You need a cheap (under 30k) 4 door with at least 500km of range (I drive 200km on Sundays and back on Tuesdays and I want to do that with one charge) and under 30min to 80% and I would buy one. If that isn’t feasible, I would wait for something like this used.
Hopefully this electric nonsense will just disappear.
I work at Volvo Cars absolutly shit company please buy somthing else.
You can’t convince people to pay big money for EVs, even in very EV pro countries people don’t go for expensive EVs. Even a non-legacy phev sells more than comparible expensive EVs proven by Li Auto in China.
Their electric cars are really ugly compared to the combustion cars… same as money other brands as well