Volvo has issued an urgent warning to owners of EX30 Extended Range models after discovering a battery defect that could cause fires. The company is telling drivers not to charge their cars beyond 70% while it prepares an official recall.
The problem affects EX30 Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance models built between 2024 and 2026.
Volvo identified overheating issues with battery cells that occur when the car’s charged to high levels. In worst-case scenarios, this overheating could spark a fire in the battery pack.
The Swedish automaker is working on a formal recall but wants owners to take immediate precautions. The 70% charge limit significantly reduces fire risks, according to the company.
Which Models Are Affected
The fault involves cells from a specific supplier used in the 69kWh Extended Range and Performance variants.
The standard Single Motor model with the smaller 51kWh battery isn’t affected. Other Volvo electric vehicles also remain unaffected by this issue.
Around 34,000 cars worldwide are subject to the warning.
How to Set Charge Limits
Owners can adjust maximum charge levels through the car’s touchscreen system or the Volvo Cars app. The company says keeping the charge at 70% or below makes the risk “significantly” lower.
Volvo told EV Powered that reported incidents represent just 0.02% of potentially affected vehicles. No injuries have been reported from the battery fault.
Safety is a top priority for Volvo Cars, and while the number of reported incidents is very small, we are treating it very seriously.
The company plans to contact all affected owners directly about the charge limitation. It’ll reach out again once a permanent fix becomes available.
Volvo expects to announce the official recall timeline soon. The recall will provide a complete solution for the battery cell problem rather than the temporary charging restriction.
