Volvo EX30 Owners Warned Over Battery Fire Risk
Volvo has issued a warning to some owners of its smallest all-electric car, the Volvo EX30. The company is asking affected drivers to limit their charging levels to avoid potential battery-related fires.Key TakeawaysThe issue affects certain 2024-2026 model year EX30 Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance cars only.Volkswagen ID.3, Smart #1, and Tesla Model Y are direct competitors to the Volvo EX30 in terms of size and price range.No injuries have been reported despite less than 0.02% of affected vehicles showing issues so far.Volvo identified a potential problem with high-voltage battery cells made by one supplier for certain model year cars, which could lead to overheating and fire risks under rare circumstances when charged to full capacity.The automaker is implementing...