- Volvo is recalling over 40,000 of its flagship EX30 electric SUVs due to a risk of their battery packs overheating.
- The recall affects 40,323 EX30 Single-Motor Extended Range and Twin-Motor Performance models, potentially damaging Volvo's reputation for safety.
- This issue is particularly sensitive as the EX30 is crucial to Volvo's strategy for competing with more affordable Chinese brands.
- Volvo, majority-owned by China's Geely, confirmed the recall, stating the batteries were supplied by a Geely-backed joint venture which has since fixed the problem.
- Owners are being contacted and advised to limit charging to 70% to eliminate fire risk, with replacement battery modules to be provided free of charge.
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