Volvo Ends US EX30 Sales After 2026 Model Year

Volvo Cars announced Monday that it will discontinue sales of its entry-level electric SUV, the EX30, in the United States after the 2026 model year, ending the vehicle's brief run on the American market after just two years.

The decision affects both the standard EX30 and its off-road-oriented Cross Country variant. Dealers were informed of the move last Friday and have until March 20, 2026, to place final orders, with U.S. production set to wind down by the end of this summer. All existing orders will be fulfilled, and the company confirmed that the EX30 will continue to be sold in other global markets, including Canada and Mexico.

A Volvo spokesperson attributed the discontinuation to shifting market conditions and financial factors following a thorough evaluation of the company's business strategies. The EX30, which debuted globally in 2023 and arrived in the U.S. as a 2025 model, was positioned as Volvo's smallest and most affordable electric vehicle. Starting at around $40,345 for the single-motor version, it offered up to 268 horsepower in that configuration and 422 horsepower in the dual-motor setup, achieving zero-to-60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds. The vehicle...