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Volvo EX30 arrives in Brazil costing less than electric cars BYD Yuan Plus and Chevrolet Bolt, and combustion cars, such as Compass and Volkswagen Taos

Written by Ruth Rodrigues
Published 06/11/2023 às 23:46
Versions, prices and range of the Volvo EX30: The Swedish automaker's new bet arrives to compete with both electric and combustion cars.
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Versions, prices and range of the Volvo EX30: The Swedish automaker's new bet arrives to compete with both electric and combustion cars.

The Brazilian automobile industry is about to witness the arrival of yet another member of the Chinese invasion of electric vehicles. In 2024, Brazilian consumers will have the opportunity to purchase the Volvo EX30, a Chinese-made electric compact SUV that promises to shake up the traditional car market.

Versatility in battery options and finishes

The Volvo EX30 will arrive on the Brazilian market with two battery variations, meeting the different needs of customers. consumers.

The most affordable version, called E40, has a starting price of R$219.950 and is equipped with a 51 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery.

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This battery powers a rear electric motor capable of generating 276 horsepower.

The declared autonomy is 350 km in the WLTP cycle, although it is expected to be slightly less when evaluated by the Brazilian Vehicle Labeling Program (PBEV).

For those who want even greater autonomy, the EX30 offers the E60 option, equipped with a 69 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese (NMC) battery.

This configuration provides an impressive range of 480 km in the WLTP cycle, with the same 276 hp rear electric motor.

The E60 version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5,3 seconds, making it an attractive choice for performance seekers.

See the Volvo EX30: The electric car cheaper than the Jeep Compass

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Various customization options, the competitive prices of the Volvo EX30 challenge the market

In addition to the battery options, the Volvo EX30 offers three customization packages for the E60 version: Core (R$ 239.950), Plus (R$ 265.950) and Ultra (R$ 279.950).

The Ultra version has stood out as the most sought after in Brazil, with a sales volume that is already attracting attention.

Surprisingly, in just five days, the EX30 surpassed the XC40's registrations for the entire year.

One of the main reasons for the success of the Volvo EX30 in the Brazilian market is its competitive price.

The electric compact SUV arrives at a price equivalent to that of medium combustion models, such as the Jeep Compass Limited (R$ 215.950), the Ford Territory Titanium (R$ 219.900) and the Volkswagen Taos Highline (R$ 212.490).

When compared to other electric cars, the EX30 also stands out as an affordable option, surpassing the Nissan Leaf (R$293.790) and the Chevrolet Bolt (R$259.990).

Its biggest competitor in the category is BYD Yuan Plus (R $ 229.800).

Challenges faced by the traditional automobile industry

The arrival of the Volvo EX30 and BYD Yuan Plus on the Brazilian market has raised concerns in the traditional automobile industry.

The success of these Chinese-made vehicles is leading the government to consider resuming taxation of electric vehicles in Brazil, aiming to protect brands that produce locally.

With information AutoSport.

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Ruth Rodrigues

Graduated in Biological Sciences from the State University of Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), she works as a writer and scientific disseminator.

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