Volvo is recalling around 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs worldwide after the brand found a potential high-voltage battery fault that could create a fire risk, according to Reuters.
The EX30 has been a strong model as the Swedish marque has pushed for more EVs in its portfolio. Pitched as a compact, lower-priced entry point, it has slotted into its offerings well, recording 75,169 global sales in 2025.
The recall covers 40,323 cars globally but only applies to long-range versions including the Single-Motor Extended Range and Twin-Motor Performance.
Unfortunately for owners, this issue comes with a warning from Volvo, who have asked owners to change their charging habits to put less pressure on the battery pack.
There will be a permanent fix coming, but until then, owners have been told to cap charging at 70% and to be cautious about where the car is parked and charged. It goes as far as asking owners to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended in enclosed or covered areas while charging.
As you’d expect, the fault is linked to overheating within the high-voltage battery pack, with regulator documentation describing a scenario where cell behaviour could increase the likelihood of a thermal event in extreme cases. Volvo has said it will replace modules in the affected battery packs free of charge, with supplier-side changes understood to be part of the fix, costing the brand a reported $195 million.
So, the short-term consequence for drivers is a 70% ceiling reduces usable range, and the additional charging and parking caution adds a difficulty to leaving and charging your car overnight.
“We are now contacting the owners of all affected cars to advise them of next steps,” a spokesperson has said.
