Dead: Volvo EX30 Discontinued in USA
The brand's smallest (and most affordable) EV will disappear from the US market this summer; will continue on in Canada and Mexico.
Another week, another EV exiting the US market. First reported at The Drive, Volvo has now confirmed that the pint-sized EX30 electric crossover will end production for America this summer. It lasted a whole two years, and only just recently saw the rugged EX30 Cross Country expand the lineup.
According to a statement from Volvo, the EX30 will continue to be sold in North America, with Canada and Mexico keeping the entry model in the brand's electric portfolio (at least, for now). Meanwhile, according to The Drive, US dealers have until the end of this week, March 20, to place orders ahead of production winding down for the market later this summer.
While Volvo cited the ever-vague "shifting market conditions and financial factors," it's likely the continuing tumultuous tariff situation played a factor in the EX30's discontinuation. The constantly changing landscape played havoc on the EX30's roll-out, resulting in a vehicle that ended up being more expensive than initially planned.
Here at AutoGuide we've experienced multiple versions of the EX30 and came away mostly impressed. The littlest Volvo is a quick and stylish thing, but an annoying infotainment experience and ruthless cost-cutting (like the lack of dedicated rear window switches) kept it from greatness.
Late last year, Volvo Canada stopped the sale of the EX90 after a single model year. We suspect the model lineup will continue to evolve as market forces continue to be unpredictable.
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Kyle began his automotive obsession before he even started school, courtesy of a remote control Porsche and various LEGO sets. He later studied advertising and graphic design at Humber College, which led him to writing about cars (both real and digital). He is now a proud member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), where he was the Journalist of the Year runner-up for 2021.
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Good riddance to the polestar pos.Cery many companies are killing their ev programs too .Gee I wonder why 🤣🤣🤣😎
We have hit our EV market max, there is a SMALL market but the US is not "all in" on EV, and households with one often have a ICE vehicle as their other vehicle.
My Question is this: WHY do EVs have to be significantly more unattractive (ugly) to show everyone that its a EV? Why do EVs have to be so ugly plastic toaster looking just because they are electric?