Volvo’s eagerly anticipated EX30 electric vehicle, which made waves for its advanced tech features and an appealing $35,000 starting price, has hit a bump in the road. The automaker has been forced to put a hold on deliveries across Europe due to pesky software glitches, as reported by Automotive News.
The company has acknowledged the setback, stating to Automotive News Europe, “We confirm that Volvo is working tirelessly to resolve the problem. Although important progress has been made, the software version 1.2 has yet to fulfill all the necessary requirements for release.” It turns out the issues couldn’t be ironed out with an over-the-air update, necessitating physical updates at dealerships instead.
While Volvo remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the software hiccup, customer letters revealed that the 1.2 update was supposed to include vital Google certifications and key updates. During a test drive of a pre-production model in Barcelona, it was noted that several features, including Google Maps, were not functioning properly.
Despite these hitches leading to delivery delays of around two weeks, Volvo assures that the kinks have been worked out, and the vehicles will soon be ready for customers to drive off dealership lots. “We want the best possible experience for our EX30 customers,” Volvo emphasized in a statement. The EX30 has garnered attention for its attractive design, competitive price point, robust performance, respectable range, and commitment to using eco-friendly materials.
Initially, all units of the model are being manufactured in China, which means they won’t qualify for federal US tax credits. However, Volvo has plans to produce certain models at its Ghent, Belgium facility in the future, as part of its ambitious strategy to increase sales by 69 percent and reach a milestone of 1.2 million cars sold as soon as next year.
