Thai Examiner
Volvo withdraws one of its EV models in a disastrous week for the firm in Thailand with exploding cars
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Volvo EV crisis in Thailand deepens as EX30 is pulled, 1,668 cars face battery swaps, 70% charge limit imposed after fire risks, and XC60 explodes on motorway. TV exposé, regulator probe, and buyback demands intensify nationwide backlash.
Key facts
- Volvo EV crisis in Thailand deepens as EX30 is pulled, 1,668 cars face battery swaps, 70% charge limit imposed after fire risks, and XC60 explodes on motorway
- National television report triggers fire claims and regulatory scrutiny over Volvo EX30 battery risks
- Volvo agrees battery replacements for 1,668 vehicles, as a 70 per cent charging limit triggers warnings
- Owner of EX30 highlights charging limits, missed warnings and rapid vehicle fire escalation
- XC60 motorway fire involving family vehicle triggers explosion and injury reports under investigation
- Authorities investigate XC60 fire as hybrid model scrutiny rises alongside earlier EV incidents in Thailand
Summary
A safety and regulatory crisis has engulfed Volvo vehicles in Thailand after repeated fire incidents, a national TV exposé, and escalating consumer complaints forced direct government intervention. The Volvo EX30 has been pulled from sale, 1,668 vehicles face battery replacements, and owners are restricted to 70 per cent charging due to reported fire risks linked to overcharging.
Just over a week after the government issued a warning to electric vehicle manufacturers and retailers in Thailand over marketing standards and service pledges, a major controversy escalated involving Volvo electric vehicles.