Volvo Starts Spring on the Right Foot

Driven by strong performance in the European market, Volvo Cars’ global sales increased by 27% in April.

Volvo recorded a global sales volume of 65,838 units, a 27% increase compared to the same period last year. The sales growth was mainly due to a solid performance in Europe as well as the new 100% electric model from the manufacturer, the EX30.

Its range of electrified models, equipped with either 100% electric or plug-in hybrid powertrains, saw a 53% increase in sales compared to the same period last year, and accounted for 48% of total vehicle sales in April. The share of 100% electric vehicles reached 26% for this month. The total sales for the period from January to April amounted to 214,914 vehicles worldwide, a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

France Drives Volvo Upward

In France, Volvo registered a 47.5% increase in registrations in April compared to the same month last year, totaling 1,478 vehicles from its range put on the road, including 593 fully electric vehicles (40% of Volvo registrations in April). The brand accumulated 7,426 registrations between January and April 2024. This growth phase is well supported by the launch of the Volvo EX30, which accounts for 2,878 registrations since the beginning of the year, including 406 in April. Overall, 56% of the sales made by the brand in France since the start of 2024 are fully electric.

Registrations by Model in France in April 2024