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Volvo Cars June-August sales volumes down 7.4% year-on-year

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Posted on September 2, 2026

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· Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Volvo Cars Sees 7.4% Year-on-Year Sales Decline in Summer 2024 Period

Volvo Cars Summer 2024 Sales Performance Overview

Sept 2 (Reuters) - Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 148,239 cars in the three-month period between June and August, down 7.4% compared to the same period last year, the company said on Wednesday.

Regional Market Performance

United States Market

• In the United States, lower demand for electric and plug-in hybrid cars led to a weaker sales development, the company said in a statement.

China Market

• Sales for the period were significantly impacted by a continuing market downturn in China.

Electrified Model Sales Analysis

Overall Electrified Sales

• Volvo Cars, which is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said sales volumes of electrified models, including fully electric and plug-in hybrids, grew by 13% and accounted for 53.5% of all cars sold during the period.

Fully Electric vs Plug-in Hybrid Sales

• Fully electric car sales volumes rose 27%, while plug-in hybrid sales fell 1% year-on-year.

(Reporting by Elviira Luoma, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Global volumes down 7.4% in June–August 2026 to 148,239 units, reflecting broader market pressures in China and the US (news.cision.com).
  • Electrified models (BEVs + PHEVs) grew 13%, making up over half (53.5%) of sales, driven by strong BEV performance with a 27% increase (news.cision.com).
  • Volvo is managing pricing and volume amid market downturns—prioritising transaction prices over volume in tough regions like China and the US (news.cision.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cars did Volvo sell between June and August 2024?
Volvo Cars sold 148,239 cars during the three-month period from June to August 2024.
What was the year-on-year sales decline for Volvo Cars in June-August 2024?
Sales volumes were down by 7.4% compared to the same period last year.
What factors contributed to the decline in Volvo's sales volumes?
Lower demand for electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the US and a market downturn in China significantly impacted sales.
How did electrified model sales perform for Volvo during this period?
Sales of electrified models, including fully electric and plug-in hybrids, grew by 13% and accounted for 53.5% of all cars sold.
What was the change in fully electric and plug-in hybrid sales?
Fully electric car sales volumes rose 27%, while plug-in hybrid sales fell 1% year-on-year.

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