Volvo Car Australia is accelerating change in 2023, bidding to double electric vehicle sales, launch a new electric small SUV and make major investments in smart tech.

In the first full year of electric vehicle sales, almost 14 per cent of Volvo cars sold in Australia were fully electric, or battery electric vehicles (BEV). This year, Volvo Car Australia aims to more than double that tally.
“We are planning on over 30 per cent of our mix to be BEV in 2023 and having some positive conversations with our factories about getting more units into Australia,” said Managing Director Stephen Connor. “Watch this space.”
Volvo Car Australia actually sold more electric cars than combustion engine vehicles in December: Of 980 vehicles sold, 536 were EVs. Across calendar 2022 the XC40 Recharge (983 cars sold) and recently launched C40 Recharge (491 cars sold) marked the start of Volvo Car Australia’s push to sell only electric vehicles by 2026.
Connor said the shift to EVs would accelerate significantly this year.
“2023 is shaping up to be such an exciting year,” he told I Roll. “We walked into January with 2,500 electric vehicle orders waiting to be delivered. So that will feed through over the first half and beyond – and we will aim to add significantly more orders throughout the year. So in terms of EV sales, what you are seeing from us is now the new normal.”
In 2023, the all-electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge will be joined by a smaller new entrant. While not yet officially named by Volvo Cars, Connor reiterated that the all-electric new model is slated for a 2023 launch in Australia, likely towards the end of the year, ahead of the new 7-seater Volvo EX90 in 2024.

Retailers: Fully charged
Alongside electric vehicles, Connor said Volvo Car Australia’s retailer network will increasingly roll out rapid charging infrastructure.
“We have to be truly transformational as a business to achieve our 2026 vision. We have to accelerate our rate of change – and with that comes increased investment in charging across our dealer network.”

Smarter tech
Globally and locally, the company is doubling down on software and smarter technology as a cornerstone of its transition to all-electric vehicles, inking deals with Google for its high definition mapping technology and taking full ownership of autonomous driving tech company, Zenseact, detailed elsewhere in this month’s I Roll. <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/news/technology/2023-jan-autonomus-driving/?">https://www.volvocars.com/au/news/technology/2023-jan-autonomus-driving/</a>
While Volvo Car’s global leadership team has indicated that its new vehicles “will all be software-defined”, the carmaker is keen to avoid the risk of ‘subscription fatigue’ by charging for run-of-the-mill software updates and upgrades, as other manufacturers are attempting. Heated seats won’t carry an annual subscription fee, according to Volvo Car Chief Commercial Officer, Björn Annwall. <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/news/technology/2023-jan-subscription-fatigue/?">https://www.volvocars.com/au/news/technology/2023-jan-subscription-fatigue/</a>
Save the date: 15-19 March
15-19 March 2023 is the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival at Bondi Beach, NSW – a week-long festival that via entertainment, science and innovation connects all those that want our oceans to thrive. There’s something for all the family – music and films, talks and workshops on how to tackle plastic waste and the latest technology and ideas to help move the needle, food and drink, market stalls, beach cleans, free diving, a ‘trashion’ parade, litter art and lots more.
Find out more <a href="https://www.oceanloversfestival.com/">here</a> – and be sure to save the date.

Volvo Car Australia in 2023: Double EV sales, smarter tech upgrades

Volvo Car Australia’s two all-electric models outsold luxury rivals in 2022, besting the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Here’s the lowdown.

Volvo Car Australia sold 1474 electric vehicles in 2022, ahead of luxury rivals including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Jaguar, Mini and Porsche.
The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric accounted for 983 cars sold in Australia in 2022, with the C40 Recharge selling 491 since launching last September. The two all-electric models now make up 13.8 per cent of Volvo Car Australia’s total sales, pulling ahead of Volvo Cars’ global average of 10.9 per cent. For December, sales of Volvo Car Australia’s pure electric vehicles <a href="https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/volvo-sold-more-evs-than-ice-cars-in-australia-last-month#article_comments">actually outsold internal combustion engine models for the first time ever</a>.
In 2023, Volvo Car Australia aims to more than double its EV sales amid soaring demand from drivers aiming to switch to a more sustainable choice. For those considering buying an electric vehicle, here’s a snapshot of Volvo’s current all-electric models.

Power, range, performance
Both of the XC40 and C40 Recharge pure electrics offer similar specification and performance choices.
The XC40 Recharge comes in single or dual-motor variants. The single motor option is front wheel drive, has a 69kWh battery and delivers 170kW of power with 330Nm of torque. It goes from 0-100km/h in 7.4 seconds and can travel up to 510km* on a single charge – but that is dependent on weather and battery conditions, traffic and driving style. Real world range will vary as a result.
The dual-motor Twin is all-wheel drive, has a 78kWh battery and delivers 300kW of power with 660Nm of torque. It goes from 0-100km/h in a crisp 4.9 seconds. Driving range is up to 450km* on a single charge, though the same caveats apply around climate and battery condition, traffic and driving style.
The C40 Recharge also comes in single or dual-motor variants. The single motor P6 delivers 170kW of power with 330Nm of torque and goes from 0-100km/h in 7.4 seconds. Its 69kWh battery can enable up to 540km* on a single charge, depending on weather and battery conditions and driving style.
The twin motor P8 packs 300kW of power and 660 Nm of torque and does 0-100km/h in just 4.7 seconds. Driving range via the 78kWh battery is up to 500Km* on a single charge – with the standard caveats around environmental and battery conditions and driving style.

Impressing the press
The performance aspect struck a chord with Australia’s motoring press, universally impressed with the C40 Recharge in testing the new model ahead of launch. Sampling a Twin Motor all-wheel-drive variant with a 78kWh battery, reviewers underlined its responsiveness:
“… Both off the line and on the move the levels of urge available everywhere is quite astonishing,” wrote John Mahoney for Carsales. “This makes for a small SUV that is never left wanting in the performance department.”
Wheels magazine’s Dan Gardner agreed: “Rolling acceleration feels almost more aggressive than off-the-mark with a cleverly calibrated throttle that damps big inputs at low speed for smoother driving and lively responsiveness when up and moving.”
As did Damien Read of CarExpert: “As impressive as its standing start is, the real fun comes from its overtaking punch from 50km/h to 100km/h and beyond.
“Merging onto a motorway entices challenges with much bigger, brawnier cars and they lost every time. It gives you supercar-like confidence to merge into the outside lane quickly and silently place a football field between yourself and those that were around you a few seconds earlier.”
The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric has garnered similar plaudits. Per Carsguide’s Tom White:
“The XC40 Recharge is ridiculously powerful for its size class. It’s nearly twice as powerful as the nearest combustion version of this car and packs a Tesla-rattling punch from its dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup.
“It’s always nice to see something with more power than it needs, especially with all the added weight of its massive 78kWh battery pack.
“For a car with such a quiet demeanour, the straight-line performance is ridiculous … Ultimately, this is a little SUV that has only been improved by electrification from behind the wheel.”
In summary, White adds:
“To me the <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/v/cars/xc40-electric">XC40 Recharge</a> … is a more appealing offering than something like the similarly equipped and priced Mercedes-Benz EQA, with the Recharge feeling particularly coherent for an EV on a combustion platform.”
Ready to switch? Find out more
Both the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric and C40 Recharge come with huge safety and design specifications as standard, plus a full range of options.
They also include one of the best infotainment systems on the market, jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system, providing consumers with Google apps and services built-in, with a four-year digital services subscription included as standard.
If you’re considering making the switch to zero tailpipe emissions in 2023, get the lowdown on the <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/v/cars/xc40-electric">XC40 Recharge here</a> and the <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/cars/c40-electric/">C40 Recharge here</a>.
<ul>
<li>Figures according to ADR 81/02 are derived from laboratory testing, which is not carried out on every individual vehicle sold by Volvo. Factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted, means in the real world the range you experience can differ from that advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison purposes.</li>
</ul>
Google, Google Play and Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC.

The XC40 and C40 Recharge: The EVs outperforming luxury rivals

Google has mapped the world. But its HD mapping technology takes that one step further, and a deal with Volvo means cars will literally see around corners.


Google has mapped the world. But its HD mapping technology takes that one step further, and a deal with Volvo means cars will literally see around corners.
Volvo’s cars have always been synonymous with safety, with numerous driver assist features now included as standard. A strengthening of the carmaker’s relationship with Google, takes that one step further and – along with Volvo Cars taking full ownership of autonomous driving (AD) software development subsidiary, Zenseact – ultimately paves the way for autonomous driving.
The Google deal means the upcoming Volvo EX90 electric 7-seater SUV will take assisted driving a big step further by integrating Google’s HD map with Volvo’s lidar, cameras and radars with Google’s precise lane level and localisation data.
In the near-term, that means the car’s sensors and systems are designed to provide smarter assisted driving functions by better recognising the road environment in detail – both what’s immediately in front of you and around you, and at longer distances, beyond the twists and turns ahead.
In the longer-term, it paves the way for autonomous driving functionality, with Australian lawmakers aiming to <a href="https://www.ntc.gov.au/sites/default/files/assets/files/NTC%20Policy%20Paper%20-%20regulatory%20framework%20for%20automated%20vehicles%20in%20Australia.pdf">deliver a regulatory framework that would allow autonomous driving by 2026</a>.
Volvo Car COO and Deputy CEO, Javier Varela, thinks that represents a win-win.

“Implementing Google HD Maps in our upcoming cars will help us offer our drivers a more enjoyable driving experience and in future contribute to the introduction of safe autonomous driving.” he said.
While Google has mapped virtually the entire world, Google’s VP and General Manager of Geo Automotive, Jorgen Behrens, said the new HD map is specifically designed for carmakers – providing the data “that is crucial to powering the next generation of assisted and autonomous driving systems”.
Volvo Cars has broader ambitions within assisted and safe autonomous driving, which is why the company last month took full ownership of Zenseact, with the tech firm a key enabling plank both for Volvo – and ultimately other carmakers.
“Zenseact is proud to work alongside Volvo Cars and Google on the implementation of this game-changing technology for assisted, and later on, autonomous driving,” said Ödgärd Andersson, Chief executive officer of Zenseact. “It will play an important role in our journey towards zero collisions.”
Google, Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC.

Google has mapped the world. But its HD mapping technology takes that one step further, and a deal with Volvo means cars will literally see around corners.

Autonomous driving: Google HD Maps deal signals road ahead

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan used the world stage to call on governments and businesses globally to step up and take meaningful action on climate change.

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan used the world stage to call for global leadership and greater ambition on climate change – and for businesses and governments to take meaningful action to avert catastrophic global warming.
At COP27 last month in Egypt, Volvo Cars became a founder member of The Accelerating to Zero Coalition, an alliance of manufacturers, businesses, governments and investment funds committed to accelerating the shift to zero emission mobility.
Signatories include national governments from around the world. While Australia’s Federal Government has not yet signed, state governments including the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria have backed the coalition. Globally, Volvo Cars is one of 14 automotive manufacturers to do so.
The movement builds on agreements made a year earlier at COP26 in Glasgow, where signatories to the Declaration on Zero Emission Vehicles committed to work towards making 100 per cent of global car and van sales free of tailpipe emissions by 2040, and no later than 2035 in major markets (Europe, China, Japan and the US).
Volvo was one of only six major carmakers to sign the pledge, which aims to help create better conditions – policy, investment frameworks and collaboration – to deliver and fund the infrastructure required to phase out petrol and diesel cars and vans.
We mean business
One year on from COP26, only 29 out of 194 countries have increased their climate ambition and delivery, despite pledging to do so.
Which is why Volvo Cars joined more than 200 other organisations in endorsing a call by the We Mean Business Coalition at COP27. It urges governments to recognise that keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees is a limit, not an arbitrary target, and that rapid action is required to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
Volvo Cars CEO, Jim Rowan, urged more manufacturers to sign the Declaration, take action and join the Coalition.

Carbon pricing push
Separately, Volvo Cars head of sustainability, Anders Kärrberg, endorsed the Call on Carbon initiative – also backed by firms including IKEA, H&amp;M and Siemens – urging governments to introduce an effective policy framework for carbon pricing.
Carbon pricing, also known as emissions trading, essentially means putting a price on each tonne of carbon emitted by manufacturers and other businesses. If governments can align on a global carbon pricing scheme, it means businesses are incentivised to invest in lowering carbon emissions within their operations, processes and products, or must pay the price for every tonne emitted.
Under such schemes, businesses that reduce their carbon emissions ultimately pay a lower carbon tax, and therefore have a competitive advantage. The money raised from emissions trading schemes is usually used to fund clean energy or infrastructure projects, thereby helping to reduce emissions in the broader economy.
Volvo Cars <a href="https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/290035/volvo-cars-signs-zero-emission-road-transport-declaration-at-cop26-reveals-groundbreaking-internal-c">last year launched an internal carbon price</a> of 1000 Swedish Krona (about 140 Australian dollars) per tonne, becoming “the first carmaker to implement a global carbon pricing mechanism, covering its complete value chain emissions”, at COP26, according to Kärrberg.
Under the scheme, every future car project undergoes a ‘sustainability sense-check’ and a carbon cost is imposed for every anticipated tonne of carbon emissions throughout the car’s life cycle. That mechanism effectively steers the company to take the most sustainable options – and make the most sustainable cars.
Now Volvo and other manufacturers want governments to create similar initiatives so that all businesses are incentivised to make the most sustainable business decisions.
“By endorsing the Call on Carbon, we are once again demonstrating our willingness to contribute to lead the entire automotive industry towards a more sustainable future. We must urgently work against re-orientate financial mechanisms to help us stay within the limit of 1.5 degree global warming,” added Kärrberg.
“This can both add stability for investors, as well as support a just transition for affected workers and farmers, families and communities that will be affected as a result of such changes.”

Accelerating to Zero Coalition: Volvo Cars urges global action

Spend $1,000 on Volvo Genuine Accessories for the chance to win a 2022 Orbea VIBE H30 E-bike. 

Volvo customers who spend $1,000 or more on any Volvo Genuine Accessories before 31 December this year will go into the running to win a 2022 Orbea VIBE H30 E-bike valued at $4,499 RRP*.
There will be 25 bikes up for grabs, with 15 metro retailers and 10 regional or rural retailers across New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania taking part. The winners will be drawn on 12 January, 2023.
The Orbea VIBE H30 has been described as the “best lightweight urban ebike currently available”. It has a 36V, 6.9A battery, carbon forks, 45C tires, Shimano Deore 10-speed gearing and Magura hydraulic disc brakes.

Entering is easy. Just spend $1,000 on <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/v/buy/accessories">Volvo Genuine Accessories</a> at participating retailers - items like a running board, roof box, mats, bumper covers, dog gates, charging cables and more. Genuine accessories are crafted with sustainability in mind, and are tried, tested and tailored to Volvo cars to fit and function perfectly. Terms and conditions of the competition are below. 
*Volvo Car Australia accessory promotion: Terms and conditions 
<ol>
<li>Information on how to enter and the prize(s) form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. 
</li>
<li>By participating in the promotion, entrants acknowledge that they have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them. Entries must be submitted in accordance with these Terms and Conditions to be valid. 
</li>
<li>To enter, entrants must be an Australian resident and above the age of 18. 
</li>
<li>Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter or Participating Retailers and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or stepchild (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin. 
</li>
<li>The promotion will be run in thirty-four (34) Volvo Retailers each of whom will display promotional material advertising this promotion (each a “Participating Retailer”). There will be a total of fourteen (14) Participating Retailers in NSW (8 in major metro areas, and 6 in rural or regional areas), eight (8) Participating Retailers in VIC (7 in major metro areas, and 1 in rural or regional areas), one (1) Participating Retailer in SA, two (2) Participating Retailers in WA, six (6) Participating Retailers in QLD (3 in major metro areas, and 3 in rural or regional areas), one (1) Participating Retailer in ACT and two (2) Participating Retailers in TAS. Contact information for each Participating Retailer, and whether they are a major metro, or rural or regional Retailer, is at Schedule A to these Terms and Conditions. 
</li>
<li>The promotion commences for purchases at a Participating Retailer on 01/10/22 and ends for purchases at a Participating Retailer at 11:59pm local time on 31/12/22 (“Purchase Period”). Entries open on 01/10/22 and close at 11:59pm local time on 31/12/22 (“Entry Period”). 
</li>
<li>To enter, entrants must, during the Purchase Period, spend at least $1,000+GSTand any Luxury Car Tax on any fitted Volvo Genuine accessories at any Participating Retailer (“Qualifying Transaction”). If Volvo Genuine accessories are purchased for fitting to a new vehicle, full payment must be made for the new vehicle and Volvo Genuine accessories within the Purchase Period. Upon completing their Qualifying Transaction, entrants will automatically receive one (1) entry into the draw at that relevant Participating Retailer. Each Participating Retailer will log in to the <a href="https://volvostore.com.au/index.php/volvo/">Volvo Store site</a> with their unique log in to access their own account. Each Participating Retailer will access the Promotion page and enter the details for each eligible entrant, following their Qualifying Transaction, including their name, address, date of purchase and details of purchase. The Participating Retailer must also upload a copy of the proof of purchase to verify the validity of the entrant. 
</li>
<li>Only one (1) entry is permitted per person. 
</li>
<li>The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entrant who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these Terms and Conditions, tampered with the entry process or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise fair and proper conduct of the promotion. Errors and omissions may be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights. The Promoter's legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved. 
</li>
<li>Incomplete or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid. 
</li>
<li>If there is a dispute as to the identify of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant. 
</li>
<li>The Promoter’s decision on all aspects relating to the promotion is final. However, the Promoter will consider any dispute concerning the conduct of the promotion or claiming a prize and endeavour to resolve the dispute. 
</li>
<li>There will be one (1) draw conducted by each Participating Retailer located in a major metro area. Each draw will take place at the registered office of The CBD Group, Level 6, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000 on 12/01/23 at 12:00PM local time. Each draw will be conducted electronically using a random number generator in front of an independent person not involved with the management, conduct or promotion of the lottery. 
</li>
<li>There will be one (1) draw conducted for the following regional or rural Participating Retailers in the same State or Territory: 
</li>
</ol>
a)	New South Wales: 
i.	Volvo Cars Central Coast 
ii.	Volvo Cars Central West 
iii.	Volvo Cars Riverina 
iv.	Volvo Cars Southern Highlands 
v.	Volvo Cars Tamworth 
b)	Queensland: 
i.	Volvo Cars Cairns 
ii.	Volvo Cars Sunshine Coast 
iii.	Volvo Cars Townsville 
c)	Tasmania: 
i.	Volvo Cars Hobart 
ii.	Volvo Cars Launceston 
<ol start="15">
<li>Each draw will take place at the registered office of The CBD Group on 12/01/23 at 12:00PM local time. Each draw will be conducted electronically using a random number generator in front of an independent person not involved with the management, conduct or promotion of the lottery. 
</li>
<li>Entrants may attend the draw in person but do not have to be present when the lottery is drawn to win a prize. 
</li>
<li>The pool of entries for each draw will comprise of all valid entries in respect of a Qualifying Transaction at a Participating Retailer, or entries pooled into a single draw from more than one nominated regional or rural Participating Retailers under the Terms and Conditions. 
</li>
<li>Each entry in each draw will have a random and equal chance of being drawn the winner. 
</li>
<li>Each Participating Retailer may draw up to two (2) additional reserve entries and record them in the order in which they are drawn in case an invalid entry or ineligible entrant is drawn as the winner. 
</li>
<li>Winners will be notified of the prize they have won and the particulars of how the prize is to be delivered or collected by email and by telephone within seven (7) days of the draw. The Promoter will take all reasonable steps to notify the winner(s) of the results of the draw. 
</li>
<li>The first initial, surname and postcode of the winners will be published on the Promoter’s website and social media pages within seven (7) days of the draw for a period of at least three (3) months (except for any winner who has requested that their name and postcode not be so published). The Promoter’s website and social media pages are listed in Schedule B to these Terms and Conditions. 
</li>
<li>If, for any reason, a winner does not claim the prize within 3 months from the draw date, and only after the Promoter takes reasonable steps to notify them, the prize will be forfeited, and the Promoter will undertake an unclaimed prize draw in accordance with clause 28. 
</li>
<li>The first valid entry drawn in each Participating Retailer or nominated regional or rural Participating Retailer will each win one (1) Orbea VIBE H30 bicycle, valued at $4,499 RRP. 
</li>
<li>Winners must collect the prize from the relevant Participating Retailer, or as otherwise agreed between the Participating Retailer and the winner. 
</li>
<li>If any prize is unavailable, the Promoter may substitute the prize with a prize of the same or greater value either: 
</li>
</ol>
a)	if the winner agrees in writing; or 
b)	if the original prize is unavailable due to circumstances beyond the control of the Promoter and the Promoter makes reasonable attempts to reach agreement with the winner. 
<ol start="26">
<li>The prize pool value in each Participating Retailer is $4,499. The prize pool value for the promotion in its entirety is 25 x $4,499 = $112,475. 
</li>
<li>Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash, unless otherwise specified. 
</li>
<li>An unclaimed prize draw for any prize, if unclaimed in a Participating Retailer, may take place on 12/04/23 at 12:00PM local time at the registered offices of The CBD Group, subject to any directions from a regulatory authority. 
</li>
<li>Winners of the unclaimed prize draw, if any, will be notified of the prize they have won and the particulars of how the prize is to be delivered or collected by email and by telephone within seven (7) days of the unclaimed prize draw. The Promoter will take reasonable steps to notify the winner(s) of the results of the unclaimed prize draw and clause 21 will apply to notification of the winner. 
</li>
<li>As a condition of entering this promotion, entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter. 
</li>
<li>If the Promotion is not capable of running as planned for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including because of war, terrorism, pandemic, epidemic, state of emergency or disaster (including natural disaster), infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, technical failures or any which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Promotion, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion and/or if necessary to provide alternative prize(s) to the same value as the original prize(s), subject to any written directions made under applicable Australian State or Territory legislation. 
</li>
<li>Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Australian Consumer Law (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”). 
</li>
<li>Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury, or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner; or (f) use of a prize. 
</li>
<li>The Promoter collects personal information (“PI”) in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such PI to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers, prize suppliers and, as required, to Australian regulatory authorities. Entry is conditional on providing this PI. The Promoter will also use and handle PI as set out in its Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/legal/privacy">https://www.volvocars.com/au/legal/privacy</a> . In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, the Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the PI for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. The Privacy Policy also contains information about how entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. The Promoter will not disclose PI to any entity outside of Australia. 
</li>
<li>The Promotion is authorised as required by law. The relevant permits and/or licences issued in relation to this promotion are: 
</li>
</ol>
a)	NSW permit/licence: TP/02160 
b)	ACT permit/licence: TP 22/01809 
<ol start="36">
<li>The Promoter is Volvo Car Australia (ABN 18 004 830 611) of 65 Epping Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 (ph. 02 9020 1600). (“Promoter”). 
 
Schedule A – List of Participating Retailers </li>
</ol>
Volvo Cars Adelaide	Metro	08 8274 5531 
Volvo Cars Berwick	Metro	03 9709 1111 
Volvo Cars Brighton	Major Metro	03 9137 9999 
Volvo Cars Brisbane North 	Major Metro	07 3251 9990 
Volvo Cars Cairns	Rural	07 4046 6316 
Volvo Cars Canberra	Metro	02 6113 6005 
Volvo Cars Cannington	Major Metro	08 9202 8194 
Volvo Cars Central Coast 	Rural	02 4320 1986 
Volvo Cars Central West	Rural	02 6362 0966 
Volvo Cars Doncaster	Major Metro	03 9840 8868 
Volvo Cars Essendon	Major Metro	03 9988 1260 
Volvo Cars Five Dock	Major Metro	02 9067 6755 
Volvo Cars Geelong	Metro	03 5244 6222 
Volvo Cars Gold Coast	Metro	07 5552 3236 
Volvo Cars Hobart	Rural	03 6210 7096 
Volvo Cars Launceston 	Rural	03 6332 2846 
Volvo Cars Lindfield	Major Metro	02 8423 0696 
Volvo Cars Liverpool 	Metro	02 9828 8125 
Volvo Cars Melbourne	Major Metro	03 9684 1044 
Volvo Cars Mosman	Metro	02 9917 2200 
Volvo Cars Newcastle	Metro	02 4935 6695 
Volvo Cars Parramatta	Major Metro	02 9933 8558 
Volvo Cars Penrith	Metro	02 4722 9900 
Volvo Cars Perth	Major Metro	08 9202 8193 
Volvo Cars Riverina	Rural	02 6932 6617 
Volvo Cars Rushcutters Bay	Major Metro	02 9368 0431 
Volvo Cars South Yarra	Major Metro	03 8080 2888 
Volvo Cars Southern Highlands	Rural	02 4813 7479 
Volvo Cars Springwood	Metro	07 3290 7842 
Volvo Cars Sunshine Coast	Rural	07 5442 0300 
Volvo Cars Sutherland	Metro	02 9545 7325 
Volvo Cars Tamworth	Rural	02 6763 1535 
Volvo Cars Townsville	Rural	07 4750 0391 
Volvo Cars Waverley	Major Metro	03 7503 6000 
Schedule B – Locations where the winners’ information will be published 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/volvocarau">https://www.facebook.com/volvocarau</a> 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/volvocarau/">https://www.instagram.com/volvocarau/</a>

Win an e-bike in a new Volvo Car Australia competition

A world-first radar inside future Volvo cars aims to prevent inadvertently leaving anyone behind in a vehicle. 

Volvo Cars has developed world-first technology designed to prevent deaths and serious injury from overheated vehicles.
The new radar system, which will be included in the forthcoming Volvo EX90 all-electric SUV, is intended to address a cause of terrible tragedy. Over five years to the end of 2021, 10 children died after being left in hot vehicles, according to Kidsafe Australia. In the US, more than 900 children have died since 1998.
“No one chooses to be distracted or tired, but we know it can happen,” said Lotta Jakobsson, Volvo Cars’ senior technical specialist in injury prevention. “We’re all human and distraction is a fact of life. With the help of cutting-edge technology, we’ll support you when you’re not at your best and help you avoid leaving family members or pets behind by accident.”
Volvo’s new interior radar system will first be rolled out as standard, where regulation allows, on the Volvo EX90 that will be revealed on November 9. The feature will also be included in other forthcoming Volvo car models.
With sensors integrated in the overhead console, the roof-mounted reading lamps and the trunk of the car, the new system is the first that can detect sub-millimetre movement in the entire interior of the car.

When a driver attempts to lock the car, they will receive alerts to help avoid leaving loved ones behind.
Every time a driver tries to lock the car, the interior radar system is activated and determines whether your car is empty of any people or pets, before it allows the car to be locked.
The car’s climate system can remain on if people or animals are detected in the cabin, to improve comfort. This can also help lower the risk of hypothermia or heatstroke.
“We’ve always been a leader in safety, and we want to continue protecting lives by setting new standards in automotive safety,” Jakobsson said. “That also means making you feel safe and giving you peace of mind. That type of emotional safety will help you enjoy life to the fullest, while at the same time helping you to prevent tragedies from happening.”
The interior radar system will come as standard in all countries where the 60GHz frequency used by the system is approved for automotive use. We’re constantly working with individual markets to secure approval and will activate the system as and when approvals are granted.
The climate system will remain working as long as the high-voltage battery has enough charge.

Interior radar designed to avoid leaving loved ones behind

The new Volvo Approved Repairer Network means Volvo cars are fixed right, first time.

Volvo Car Australia has gone live with a new, extensive network of approved repairers around the country that can repair a Volvo that is damaged. 
Known as the Volvo Approved Repairer Network, the 16 repairers - so far - make sure owners keep the vehicle “100 per cent Volvo”.
Volvo cars are changing rapidly, so it’s important any repairer be able to fix it right first time, which means the right training, tools and Volvo Genuine Parts.

“We set the highest standards for our Volvo Approved Repairers Network, ensuring that all work will be performed to Volvo’s factory specifications by expertly trained collision repair technicians,” Volvo Car Australia said.
“Our approved repairers have made all the necessary investments to satisfy Volvo’s strict requirements to be recognised as a Volvo Approved Repairer. This means a superior repair experience for you.”

A Volvo Genuine Windshield, for example, is a key part on some of the on-board safety systems. Parts installed at Volvo Approved Repairers will be as good or better than those installed on the vehicle in the factory.
<a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/l/find-a-repairer/">Find your closest Volvo Approved Repairer here.</a>

Keep your vehicle 100% Volvo: The new network of approved repairers 

The Volvo EX90 will be a new fully electric, seven-seater SUV with LiDAR and driver-sensor tech.

Volvo Cars has unveiled the name of its new, next-generation electric vehicle - the Volvo EX90 - as well as a LiDAR and driver-sensor technology that could help reduce accidents by up to 20 per cent*.
In a keynote speech on 21 September, Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan presented his vision for the future of safety and the company. Volvo Cars shared that its next flagship SUV - the Volvo EX90, which Rowan said would include safety technology “beyond any Volvo car before”.
“For us, safety is not a marketing exercise or another regulation for us to clear. Safety is at the very core of our purpose,” he said.
“With state of the art sensors and software, our next car will be able to see the world in point cloud, as you can see around me. These sensors are powered by Volvo Cars’ unique combination of advanced core computing and software to enable improvement in safety in the digital age - like the three-point seatbelt did in the late 1950s.”
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdQTfmdJgu8">Watch the video here</a>

Driver understanding 
A real-time interior sensing system is designed to help the car take action to avoid accidents. Two cameras will pick up early signals the driver is not at their best using eye-gaze patterns.
&quot;Our research shows that by simply observing where the driver is looking and how often and for how long their eyes are closed, we can tell a lot about the state of the driver,&quot; Emma Tivesten, Senior Technical Expert at Volvo Cars Safety Centre, said.
&quot;By basing its calculations on our research findings, the sensing system allows our cars to identify whether the driver's ability is impaired, perhaps due to drowsiness, distraction or other causes for inattention and to offer extra assistance in a way that best suits the situation.&quot;
Looking at the road too little could mean distraction. Too much could mean cognitive distraction. The car is designed to be able to send a warning signal that grows in volume, or can even safely stop by the side of the road and turn its hazard lights on.

Invisible shield 
Volvo Cars is aiming for an ambitious goal: zero deaths or serious injuries in Volvo cars. As well as internal sensors, the EX90 will have an array of external eight cameras, five radars, 16 ultrasonic sensors and a cutting edge LiDAR sensor that, along with a core computing platform and software, create a 360-degree real-time view of the world around the car. 
LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging, and the new array, embedded in the roofline of the EX90, could help reduce accidents by up to 20 per cent*.
LiDAR can detect pedestrians up to 250-metres away, and something as small and dark as a tire on a black road 120-metres ahead.
&quot;We believe the EX90 to be the safest Volvo car to ever hit the road,&quot; said Joachim de Verdier, head of Safe Vehicle Automation at Volvo Cars.
“When all our safety systems, sensors, software and computing power come together, they create a preventative shield of safety around you – and you won't even know it's there until you need it.&quot;
<a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/safety-in-mind/innovations/">Learn more here.</a>
*Scenario frequencies based on Volvo Cars Traffic Accident Database.
Please note: Future technology described above is not yet available and may be subject to change. Vehicle specifications are subject to change. Features shown and described above may not be standard or available for all equipment levels and powertrain options and may vary from market to market. Please drive responsibly, driver and vehicle support functions are not a substitute for the driver’s attention and judgement.

Volvo Cars unveils flagship, fully electric SUV, LiDAR, safety tech

Volvo Car Australia sold more than 700 cars in August, up from 549 last year. 

Volvo Cars is rebranding and expanding its mobility business, re-naming the company formerly known as M to Volvo On Demand and announcing plans to launch globally.
Currently operating in Sweden, M is a platform that gives people shared access to Volvo cars. External analysis has shown one car from Volvo Car Mobility can replace the need for up to nine privately owned cars in Swedish cities, corresponding to an annual reduction in over 16,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. It frees up space in cities, saves people money, and helps maintain a more sustainable lifestyle.
Volvo On Demand is part of a long-term strategic investment to increase the significance of shared mobility in Volvo Cars, which helps deliver the company’s aim to become a circular business by 2040. It has 250,000 registered users and close to a million completed journeys in Sweden, and there are plans to grow it globally.
“At Volvo Cars, we want to provide complete freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way,” Magnus Fredin, Senior Vice President Global Online Business at Volvo Cars, said.
“Volvo Car Mobility’s future-forward strategy is helping us to deliver on that promise. Volvo On Demand will make new inroads into the evolution of flexible car access. We’re thrilled to be on this journey together. Volvo On Demand is able to reach target groups that don’t necessarily want to own a car but need occasional access to one.”
Erik Jivmark, CEO of Volvo Car Mobility - the subsidiary that developed and operates the business, said: “We look forward to accelerating growth based on our mobility platform and becoming a part of Volvo Cars’ core offer. We expect new product offers and an international expansion to vastly expand the customer base and put us on an entirely new growth trajectory.”
Volvo On Demand will continue to be powered by Volvo Cars' proprietary AI-driven mobility platform.

Volvo Cars sales surge 29.5% year-on-year in August in Australia

Volvo Car India launched the XC40 Recharge in a digital world, known as the metaverse - or ‘the Volvoverse’. 

Volvo Cars has made history in India, becoming the first luxury auto brand to reveal a car in the metaverse, known locally as the ‘Volvoverse’.
Working with the region’s media agency, Mindshare India, Volvo Cars created a virtual world launch of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.
The foray into the metaverse was done to reduce the carbon footprint of a launch event. Every attendee at a physical event generates 170 kilograms of C02. With dozens or hundreds of attendees, a physical event can quickly generate many tonnes of carbon.
Mindshare India worked with other agencies under the umbrella of its parent company, WPP India, to create the metaverse experience, launched by Volvo Car India’s Managing Director, Jyoti Malhotra.
“Volvo has always been on the forefront of innovation and technology and we as a company are also globally known for our commitment to sustainability,” Malhotra said.
“The launch of the XC40 Recharge on the metaverse platform is a pioneering moment leveraging digital technology in the marketing sphere. The metaverse launch also contributes to our sustainability mission as it leaves a negligible carbon footprint as compared to conventional launches.”
Volvo Cars aims to be a fully-electric car company by 2030, globally, and be carbon neutral by 2040.
The concept behind the launch of the XC40 Recharge in the Volvoverse was to unveil the electric vehicle (EV) “in a sustainable ecosystem following the vision of Volvo”, Mindshare South Asia CEO Amin Lakhani said.
“The Metaverse is evolving the Internet by bringing people closer... We are excited to do the first-ever EV launch in the Metaverse with a campaign that appeals to our audience in an exciting new environment which is the first of its kind.” 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBAGP4SYbu4">Watch the video here</a>

Volvo Car India launched the XC40 Recharge in a digital world, known as the metaverse - or ‘the Volvoverse’.

The Volvoverse: Volvo Cars launches first car in the metaverse

After 59,000 interviews across 127 workplaces, Volvo Car Australia was ranked one of the nation’s best places to work by WRK+. Here’s why.

Volvo Car Australia has been rated one of the country's best places to work by consultancy firm WRK+.
The WRK+ ranking, released in their annual 2022 Best Places to Work report, is based on a series of key measures like employee benefits, learning and development policies, office environment, parental leave and flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion.
It was a year of work and a survey of more than 59,000 people across 127 Australian organisations. Volvo Car Australia ranked 16th among companies with fewer than 100 employees - the highest, and only, automotive company in the rankings. 
Stephen Connor, Volvo Car Australia’s Managing Director, welcomed the announcement, saying it reinforced the company's ongoing commitment to putting its people at the core of everything it does.

&quot;One of the few positives that has emerged from the global pandemic is reminding everyone of what is really important. We have all lived through a period of disconnection, separated from each other by distance or circumstance.
&quot;People everywhere are dividing their time between their jobs and the important people in their lives. It is hard to get the right balance.”
Having the support of your employer can make all the difference, he added.
&quot;Volvo understands this, especially the critical need for our staff to be with the people they love, by creating flexible policies that drive real change,” he said.
&quot;Our two key priorities are focused on understanding people's needs at home, and providing a workplace where they feel safe, supported and appreciated.&quot;
As well as being a certified Family Friendly Workplace, Volvo provides a range of support to its staff via its innovative Family Bond policy, reflecting its desire to keep families together.
Under Family Bond, Volvo Car Australia staff can access <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/about/family-bond/">24 weeks of paid leave (at 80 per cent of salary) for all parents, including same-sex, surrogate, adoptive and permanent foster parents, as well as paid miscarriage leave, and family and domestic violence leave.</a>
&quot;We are pleased that Volvo's ranking in the 2022 WRK+ study recognises Volvo's ongoing commitment to its staff and their welfare in the workplace, and at home.&quot; Connor said.

WRK+ names Volvo one of Australia’s best workplaces

Volvo Car Australia’s headquarters and Training Centre have been awarded Level 3 accreditation by MTA NSW.

Volvo Car Australia’s headquarters and Training Centre have been recognised as having the highest standards of environmental management and innovation by the peak body representing the NSW automotive industry.
The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) has awarded Volvo Car Australia Level 3 Accreditation under its Green Stamp program, which aims to recognise and reward businesses that reduce their impact on the environment.
It means both the Sydney headquarters and Training Centre go above and beyond to correctly dispose of waste products, conserve energy and water, and have well-developed Environmental Management Plans.

Innovative ideas and technologies, MTA NSW found, have been incorporated into the everyday activities of the people at Volvo Car Australia. Level 3 is the highest level of accreditation that can be obtained under the Green Stamp Accreditation Program, which means Volvo has demonstrated it is continuously striving to reduce its impact on the environment.
Not only that, but many of Volvo’s dealers in Australia have also been awarded Level 3 accreditation.

Volvo Car Australia’s headquarters and Training Centre have been awarded Level 3 accreditation by MTA NSW. 

Volvo Car Australia’s HQ, Training Centre receive peak Green Stamp Accreditation

Our fully electric C40 Recharge has been awarded top marks in the 2022 Euro NCAP tests, meaning that like the rest of its siblings, it’s officially one of the safest cars on the road.

The Euro NCAP is a European-based rating system to help consumers choose the safest cars possible. The rating measures car safety through a series of tests that aim to replicate real-life accident scenarios.
“We always aim to be a leader in safety,” says Malin Ekholm, head of our safety centre. “That means we adhere to the strictest safety standards in all of our cars, many of which we helped establish over time.”y
Every car we create should be even safer than the last, and our upcoming generation of pure electric cars is no different. They will come standard with state-of-the-art LiDAR sensors from Luminar to keep an eye out on the road ahead (and around, and behind) and ensure that the car can ‘see’ and react to obstacles with even greater precision.

This is on top of our already-standard automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection systems, all of which are tested both in reality and virtually at our safety centre.
<a href="https://www.volvocars.com/intl/v/cars/recharge">Learn more on our Recharge models here</a>

Euro NCAP awards C40 with five-star rating

On his first day as the CEO of Volvo Cars, Jim Rowan shares his thoughts on his new role, company culture and the future of automotive industry.

Hej everyone,
A new chapter in my life starts today. And it’s one that I’m incredibly excited about. To be able to join Volvo at this moment in time, in the middle of an enormous transformation, is very inspiring.
So when people ask me, “Why did you join Volvo?”, that’s my answer. I’m just really inspired by the opportunity. To be part of our shared journey in the coming years, to work with you all and create a company that is a leader in next-gen mobility, and take the company to new heights is something I really look forward to.
While I’m a lover of engineering and technology, I’m not a traditional automotive guy. I think that’s a good thing. Volvo is full of people who know the automotive industry inside out and have all the relevant skills. You don’t need me for that!
What I hope to bring to the table are insights and experience from the high-technology consumer products industry, as we make that transition to next-gen mobility. If we blend that with the talent and knowledge that we’ve built up within Volvo over the last 95 years, and put it together in the right way, I think it will be an extremely powerful combination.
We’ll always have our history and our pedigree. People trust the Volvo brand and know that it stands for something authentic and honest. No one can replicate that. But the language and expectations of next-gen automotive are changing. It used to be all about horsepower and cylinders. Now, it’s becoming much more about embedded technology that makes things easier and more convenient for our customers. The language has become much more inclusive and progressive, which is good.

Our purpose says it very well: we want to offer people the freedom to move in a safe, sustainable and personal way. Taking mobility carbon-free and being responsible for that transition is extremely motivating. It’s not just the right thing for Volvo, but more importantly, it is the right thing for society.
This is our moment to demonstrate that we take human safety as seriously as we take planetary safety. Two things that have never been more important and in which we will continue to do even more. Our approach to 100% electrification and a safe introduction of autonomous drive has engaged the whole company and we will achieve it, together. But in next-gen automotive, I also think the personal element will be more important than ever. Direct connection to our customers will become a huge enabler for sustained, profitable growth and additive to our brand value.
When you buy a Volvo or subscribe to one, you’ll still get a robust, reliable, safe, high-quality car. That won’t ever change: we’ll continue to invest and innovate in all of the core competencies that we’ve built over several decades. However, if we add to that an all-inclusive and seamless Volvo experience for our customers, we can make it their brand of choice throughout their lives. Mobility that not just protects you, your loved ones and the environment, but also gives enjoyment, convenience and complete peace of mind.
Finally, just a few words about our culture. Trust is important to me. I’d like this to be a company that trusts its people to do their job, a culture that provides equal opportunities to all, where our people are empowered to use their judgment and skills to help deliver our key objectives.
It also means that we’re a company that has earned the trust of its people. A company that’s here for you when you need support, whatever it is. And if something’s about to go wrong, I want everyone to feel confident to speak up and ask for help and guidance to solve the issue at hand. We will win as a team: no finger pointing, no blame game, let’s just get everyone focused on the mission.
Anyway, enough talk for now. You may have to be a bit patient with me in coming weeks as I get up in the saddle, but I plan to visit all our operations and get up to speed quickly. I look forward to meeting you and starting off this adventure together with you.
Jim

A letter from our new chief executive Jim Rowan: we will win as a team

Our strong sales performance in 2021 has translated into an even stronger financial result. 

It’s no secret that 2021 was a challenging year in many ways. A pandemic that still refuses to be defeated, global supply chain issues caused by a rocky trading environment, a lack of semiconductors; we've definitely had easier years in the car industry and in our company.
Nevertheless, we performed strongly in the face of that adversity. We recorded a solid sales increase for the full year, delivering just short of 700,000 new Volvos to customers and increasing market share.
Today we report that financially, we’ve also done very well. As a matter of fact, we’ve set a record in terms of both revenues and profitability for a full calendar year.
Our global revenue came in at SEK 282 bn, an increase from SEK 262.8 bn in 2020, while the operating profit for 2021 amounted to a healthy SEK 20.3 bn, compared to SEK 8.5 bn in 2020. The resulting profit margin is 7.2 per cent, which is close to our mid-term target of consistently achieving an 8 to 10 per cent profit margin.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all employees for a great effort and for all we have achieved together,” says our CEO Håkan Samuelsson. “Through collaboration and determination, we’ve made tremendous progress over this last decade. We’ve placed Volvo Cars firmly on the map as a brand that is leading mobility into the future in a safe, sustainable and personal way, showing it is possible to be both profitable and more sustainable.”
Of course, such strong financial results also have a positive impact on our Volvo Bonus programme, as head of Corporate Functions Hanna Fager and our CFO Björn Annwall reveal in the film above. All Volvo Cars employees will receive a bonus this year and the payout level will be a record 200 per cent of the annual bonus target.
This is a deserved reward for all staff after a year of hard work.
To read the press release, please <a href="https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb" target="_blank"> click here </a>

FY 2021 financial results: all-time high revenue and profitability

Arriving in Australia in late 2024, the all-electric Volvo EX90 is setting new safety and sustainable living standards in the global automotive market. 

Volvo Cars has unveiled its new flagship seven-seater, all-electric SUV - the Volvo EX90, a model that raises the company’s safety and sustainability standards and represents a new era with a decisive course set for a fully electric future.
Days after Volvo Car Australia revealed its plans to go fully electric by 2026, four years ahead of the global ambition, Volvo Cars shared details of the Volvo EX90 and said it would reveal one new fully electric car each year. By 2030, Volvo Cars aims to sell only fully electric cars, one of the most ambitious electrification blueprints in the automotive industry and crucial to its ambition to be a climate-neutral company by 2040.
The Volvo EX90 will be built in the USA starting next year and later also in China, with the first models due to arrive in Australia in late 2024.
A new instant classic in Scandinavian design, the Volvo EX90 is a versatile, stylish family car with modern proportions, combined with cutting-edge technology in core computing, connectivity and electrification to optimise safety, efficiency and aesthetics.
“The Volvo EX90 is a statement for where we are, and where we are going,” Jim Rowan, Volvo Cars CEO, said. “It’s fully electric with a range of up to 600 kilometres on a single charge, designed to further raise our safety standards, the first Volvo car to be truly defined by its software and part of a wider ecosystem, connecting to your home and your other devices. The Volvo EX90 is the start of something new for Volvo Cars in many ways.”

The standard of safety in the Volvo EX90 is also higher than any Volvo car before it. It’s designed to recognise its driver and its surroundings to help keep those inside and others in traffic safe. It can also get smarter and safer over time, as it learns from new data and receives updates.
The Volvo EX90 has an invisible shield of safety enabled by our latest sensing technology, inside and outside. State-of-the art sensors like cameras, radars and lidar are connected to the car’s high-performance core computers, where NVIDIA DRIVE runs Volvo Cars’ in-house software to create a real-time, 360-degree view of the world

Lidar, delivered by Luminar, can sense the road in front of the driver during the day or night, also at highway speeds. It can see small objects hundreds of metres ahead, creating more time to inform, act and avoid.
In other words, the Volvo EX90 won’t be just a new car, it will be a highly advanced computer on wheels. Even better, just like a smartphone or laptop, the Volvo EX90 is designed to get better over time, thanks to regular over-the-air software updates.
It will have natural and responsibly-sourced materials in the interior, a 600km tailpipe emission-free driving range, according to the WLTP test cycle, and charges from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes.
And finally, the Volvo EX90 is Volvo Cars’ first vehicle with all the necessary hardware to enable bi-directional charging. It’s a technology that means owners can use the car battery as an extra energy supply, for example to power the home, other electric devices or another electric Volvo car. Volvo Cars plans to make bi-directional charging available in the future, starting with selected markets.
 
●	Described features might be optional and the availability of the features and services mentioned above may differ between markets. 
●	Charging and range figures are preliminary and derive from estimates and calculations performed by Volvo Cars for Volvo EX90 and these outcomes are not guaranteed. Preliminary range figure is for the initially available twin-motor all-wheel drive version (300Kw/408 hp). Preliminary range varies for other trim levels. The driving range and energy consumption under real conditions vary depending on driving behaviour and other external factors. Charging times can vary and are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition. Car certification pending.

Volvo EX90 heralds next-gen electric, software-defined Volvo cars

Today we’re listing our company on the Nasdaq stock exchange in Stockholm – a historical moment for Volvo Cars. 

Our new chapter will begin with the official bell-ringing ceremony, followed by a variety of media engagements for our chief executive Håkan Samuelsson and other members of our Executive Management Team. In those interviews, they’ll explain in more detail how we’ll use the proceeds of the listing to support and strengthen our abilities to deliver on our ambitious plans for the future.

If you want to follow the development of our listing, you’re welcome to visit the Investors section of our website. 
<a href="https://investors.volvocars.com/en">Visit investors</a>

IPO process: today we’re making history!

Volvo Cars is one of the most innovative companies and electrification is crucial to innovate and transform automotive industry. Learn more  here.

Innovation News | Volvo Cars

Take a tour to Volvo Cars industry news and how we are transforming automotive industry by creating new ways of industrial production. 


Automotive Industry News | Volvo Cars

All the latest news and corporate updates about electrification strategy, safety innovations, sustainability roadmap, automotive industry, and work culture.


Volvo News and latest updates | Volvo Cars 

Discover the latest corporate news and press releases from Volvo. Learn more about company announcements here.


Corporate News| Volvo Cars

Volvo leads inventions of car safety features. Discover how we keep pushing up standards to save lives, breaking paradigms to ensure safe mobility.


Car Safety News | Volvo Cars

News and articles about daily life at Volvo Cars, as employee, manager or consultant. Learn more Volvo work culture and people working experiences here.


Work Culture News | Volvo Cars

The future of mobility faces enormous challenges. Electrification is a crucial player in to fight against climate change. Learn more here.


Electrification News | Volvo Cars

Learn more about how Volvo is working to decrease its carbon footprint by researching new production techniques and creating innovative materials.


Sustainability and Circular Economy News | Volvo Cars

Discover the latest corporate news, press releases and articles from Volvo Cars. Learn more Volvo work culture, employees and managers here.

Corporate and Culture News | Volvo Cars 

Technology to create products and services for a better future makes Volvo one of the most innovative companies. Find out our last news here.

Our News