Volvo EX30EV was a hit from the start thanks in part to the use of technology, as well as the relatively low price of $35,000. However, his reliance on this technology is apparently catching up with him (just as it has since other recent vehicles), the car manufacturer having delayed its deliveries in Europe due to software bugs, Automotive News reported.
“We confirm that Volvo is working around the clock to resolve the issue,” the company said. Automotive News Europe. “Significant progress has been made but version 1.2 of the software does not yet meet all the requirements necessary for release.” The problem apparently could not be resolved over the air, so updates had to be made at dealerships.
Volvo didn't explain exactly what the error was, but customer correspondence indicated that the 1.2 software “contains, among other things, certain Google certifications and key updates.” I encountered several problems (Google Maps stopped working, for example) when test a pre-production model in Barcelona.
The vehicle experienced several delays which lasted approximately two weeks. Volvo has apparently fixed the problems and the electric vehicles are ready to be driven off dealer lots as soon as they are repaired, according to Automotive News. “We want the best possible experience for our EX30 customers,” Volvo said in a statement.
The EX30 generated a lot of interest thanks to a charming design, low starting price, solid performance, decent battery life, and use of eco-friendly materials. All models sold initially will be built in China, so the vehicle is not eligible for U.S. federal tax credits.
However, as the company later announced, some models will later be built at Volvo's factory in Ghent, Belgium. The EX30 is key to Volvo's plans to increase sales by 69 percent and sell 1.2 million cars by next year.