Starting in 2023, Volvo will only sell electric vehicle models in the United States . The strategy is part of the company’s plan to offer an electric-only line of products by 2030.
Customers will have the opportunity to choose from all kinds of electric vehicle innovations, from mild hybrid engines or plug-in hybrid powertrains, to pure electrics, slowly shifting petrol-fueled car models off the menu.
Every Volvo that is not yet fully electric, including the XC90, XC40 and V60, now has a mild hybrid version as standard.
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Across the range, Volvo has also updated the design and added additional features, such as new colors, new wheels and new interiors such as eco-friendly leatherless seats.
The S60, V60 and V60 Cross Country models each get a new exterior styling that shows changes to the front grille and rear bumper.
In addition, Volvo has announced that all 2023 models that will be delivered to consumers will be equipped with Google built-in.
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With that feature, it allows owners to integrate their personal devices with their electric vehicles.
It also offers navigation and voice command functions. While future over-the-air updates will promise additional features from time to time.
Reporting from Carscoops, Volvo reports that about 38 percent of sales in April were electric vehicles, an increase of 18.7 percent.
At the same time, overall sales figures have declined. From January to April, the brand recorded a global decline in total sales of 21.3 percent.
In fact, April marked a rocky start with a 24.8 percent decline when compared to the same month in 2021.
