Story no.226National· AustraliaOngoingElectric and batteries +1Notable Several countries (2)3 Nov → 5 Nov2 facts · 8 art.
Volvo prepares a more affordable electric SUV to replace the XC40
On November 3, 2026, reports indicate that Volvo is preparing an electric successor to the XC40 based on SPA3. This more affordable SUV is expected to replace the XC40/EX40 and compete with the Skoda Elroq. On November 4, 2026, Volvo plans for 2027 a cheaper electric model with more than 600 km of range.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Volvo Cars and Skoda, in 2 countries (Suède, Pays-Bas), followed from 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 8 articles from 7 sources (electric and batteries, launches and reviews); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 23:25. Figures reported: 1 vehicle, 2500 jobs.
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In figures
Countries concerned
Several countries (2)
Brands concerned
- Volvo Cars (EX40, EX30, XC40)
- Skoda (Elroq)
Official figures
- Volvo Cars · 36,883 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Mar 26) · 35 recall(s) in 12 months
- Skoda · 78,040 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 8 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
- 1
- véhicule
- 2,500
- jobs
Amounts cited£57,000 · £70,000 · SEK 3,7 billion · SEK 5 billion
Highest number recorded in 3 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
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Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1 |
| Germany | 1 | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 1 |
| Italy | 1 | 1 |
| Japan | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 3 |
| German | 2 | 2 |
| Italian | 1 | 1 |
| Japanese | 1 | 1 |
| Dutch | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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