Volvo EX30 EV battery fix incoming after shipping delay

Volvo Car Australia has confirmed the components required to fix a battery fault in over 3000 examples of its EX30 small electric SUV are on their way, but are arriving later than expected.

The company confirmed on April 4 that the parts would arrive around mid-May, with owners to be notified of the steps to be taken to have the rectification work carried out.

Volvo has now sent out a communication to EX30 owners to advise them of the upcoming arrival of parts, and to remind them not to charge the battery beyond 70 per cent.

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“As parts arrive and are distributed across the Volvo Cars authorised retailer network, repairs will be scheduled progressively in a phased and prioritised manner,” said a Volvo Car Australia spokesperson.

“Further communication will follow with additional details on next steps and the repair booking process.

“Volvo Car Australia will contact the affected owners directly when their vehicle is ready to be scheduled for repair.”

The shipment of parts is on its way and is estimated to arrive in Australia in the next couple of weeks, with Volvo Car Australia confirming there was a logistical delay.

These parts are replacement battery modules for the small electric SUV.

The EX30 has been the subject of recalls across various global markets for an issue with its battery pack, with Volvo Car Australia recalling 2815 examples here in January 2026.

A superseding recall in March 2026 brought the tally of affected vehicles up to 3344. For context, Volvo Car Australia has delivered 3560 EX30s from launch to the end of February 2026.

“Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire,” the company said in its recall notices.

Globally, over 40,000 EX30s have been recalled for this issue.

In the absence of a physical fix, Volvo has been advising owners to keep their EX30’s battery charge level below 70 per cent.

It has also advised owners with any further questions about the recall to contact Volvo Car Australia Customer Care on 1300 787 802.

The EX30’s batteries come from Shandong Geely Sunwoda Power Battery Co, a joint venture backed by Volvo’s parent company Geely.

Volvo is one of several brands that has had to issue a recall over the past few years in Australia for a battery issue that could spark a fire.

Others include Audi, Cupra, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Mini and Porsche.

The EX30 entered the Australian market in 2024, slotting in as the brand’s smallest SUV.

It shares its Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) underpinnings with other models from within the Geely empire, including the Smart #1 and Smart #3, and the Zeekr X.

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