The recall covers both the single-motor Long Range and dual-motor Performance variants of the EX30, spanning over ten countries including the U.S., UK, Australia, and Brazil. Volvo announces global recall of 40,323 EX30 electric sUVs due to battery fire risk. This marks the second recall in two months, following a similar issue in January involving 40 units of the 2025 model. According to Reuters, the recall covers both the Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance versions of the EX30, spanning more than ten countries including the U.S., UK, Australia, and Brazil. The affected batteries were produced by Shandong Geely Xinwangda Power Battery Co., Ltd. Volvo has stated that the issue has been resolved and will replace the high-voltage battery modules free of charge for affected vehicles, with Xinwangda providing the new cells. Interior of Volvo EX30 Pending repairs, Volvo has issued an urgent safety advisory to global owners: limit charging to 70% and park the vehicle in open, outdoor areas away from buildings and other cars. While this temporary measure mitigates risk, it effectively reduces the vehicle’s range by approximately 30%. In the initial recall this January, the cause was attributed to lithium plating resulting from deviations in the battery’s “production process”—where lithium ions deposit as metallic lithium on the anode surface, potentially leading to internal short circuits and eventual thermal runaway. It remains unclear if the two recalls are related, though both involve battery systems from the same supplier. The financial impact of this recall is also a key concern. Reuters estimates that simply replacing the battery packs could cost approximately $195 million (around RMB 1.349 billion), excluding logistics and service expenses. Volvo responded that this calculation is “essentially speculative” and stated that the company is discussing solutions with its supplier.