Volvo identifies battery fire risk in EX30 Ultra EVs; owners told to limit charging to 70%

Volvo identifies battery fire risk in EX30 Ultra EVs; owners told to limit charging to 70%

This is part of a global recall affecting 33,777 cars. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Volvo Warns Global EX30 Owners to Limit Charging to 70% and Park Outside

Swedish automaker Volvo has been warning owners of its EX30 electric SUV across several global markets to limit battery charging to 70% due to overheating risks that could potentially cause fires. Additionally, the Geely-backed company advised customers to “park outside and away from structures”, while it develops a permanent fix — the recall report issued by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed. Globally, a total…

Volvo warns Singapore EX30 Ultra owners over battery fire risk

Volvo has told 143 owners of the EX30 Ultra in Singapore not to charge beyond 70% for now. The advice is linked to a potential battery defect and fire risk. … The post Volvo warns Singapore EX30 Ultra owners over battery fire risk appeared first on Scandasia.

Volvo issues fire safety warning for 2025 EX30 electric SUV

Owners of the 2025 Volvo EX30 should keep a close eye on where they park tonight. Volvo has officially asked drivers of its smallest electric SUV to park outdoors and away from buildings. The safety warning comes after reports that the car's large battery could catch fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed the issue, noting that the high-voltage batteries in some of these electric cars can overheat and short-ci…

Sunwoda Battery In Zeekr 001 & smart#3 & Volvo EX30 Recall

Volvo EX30 and smart #3 and Zeekr X also affected by this Sunwoda battery fire risk Tussle between Geely and their battery supplier Sunwoda over the Volvo EX30 battery fire risks. So, in early January 2026, a major legal and safety issue emerged between Geely and its battery supplier Sunwoda Electronic, centered on defective battery cells and global vehicle recalls.  Sunwoda Chairman Wang Wei responded in very recent interview, saying, ‘online r…

Volvo EX30 recalled over battery defect

The Australian government has issued a recall notice for Swedish carmaker Volvo’s electric EX30 SUV due to a potential battery defect that could cause overheating and a vehicle fire.The federal transport department has issued a recall notice for Volvo EX30 electric vehicles sold in Australia during 2024, warning a fault has been identified in the car batteries that could cause a fire. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in …