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Volvo Cars reports 18% surge in August sales

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
September 10, 2023
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Volvo Cars, a leading Swedish automaker, announced an impressive 18% increase in its global car sales for the month of August compared to the same period last year. The surge in sales was attributed to strong demand in both Europe and the United States.

“In August, Volvo Cars achieved global sales of 51,636 cars, marking an 18% growth from the previous year. Notably, 33% of these vehicles were either fully electric or plug-in hybrid models,” Volvo Cars revealed in a statement.

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Vibrant European and U.S. demand

European sales experienced substantial growth, with 16,051 cars sold in the region, marking a remarkable 46 percent increase from August the previous year. The surge in European sales was partly driven by the popularity of Volvo’s Recharge models, which accounted for an impressive 63 percent of all sales in the region. Additionally, fully electric vehicles represented 26 percent of sales in Europe.

Meanwhile, the United States also contributed significantly to Volvo’s success, reporting a 31 percent increase in sales for August, with 10,644 cars sold.

The U.S. market saw a notable uptick in demand for Recharge models, which constituted 25 percent of the overall sales, reflecting a 94 percent  increase compared to the previous year. Among these Recharge models, fully electric vehicles witnessed exceptional growth, accounting for 317 percent more sales than the previous year.

China faces slight decline

In contrast, the Chinese market experienced an 8% decline in Volvo Cars sales for the month of August, with 15,760 cars sold. However, for the cumulative January-August period, Volvo Cars reported an overall sales increase of 5% in China, with 108,468 cars sold. Despite the August decline, Volvo Cars remains committed to the Chinese market.

It’s worth noting that globally, the XC60 model retained its status as the best-selling model for the company, with 16,476 cars sold in August.

Positive outlook

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Volvo Cars’ impressive August sales figures are indicative of the brand’s continuous global appeal. The company’s commitment to electric and hybrid vehicles, with a goal to become a fully electric car maker by 2030, has clearly resonated with consumers.

Similarly, Volvo Cars aims to reduce its carbon footprint, with the ambition of becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040.

As of December 2022, Volvo Cars employed approximately 43,200 full-time employees and continued to expand its global presence, with production plants in various countries and R&D centers around the world.

Volvo Cars’ strong performance in August aligns with its mission “For life. To give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way,” and demonstrates its dedication to achieving these goals in the future. The company’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange under the ticker “VOLCAR B.”

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