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Volvo Cars sales fall 12% in May

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Posted on June 4, 2025

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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Volvo Cars sold 59,822 cars in May, down 12% from a year earlier, the Sweden-based company said on Wednesday. Volvo Cars, which is majority-owned by China's Geely, said in a

Volvo Cars sales fall 12% in May

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Volvo Cars sold 59,822 cars in May, down 12% from a year earlier, the Sweden-based company said on Wednesday.

Volvo Cars, which is majority-owned by China's Geely, said in a statement sales of fully electric cars fell 27% to account for 21% of total sales volumes.

Sales of electrified cars as a whole, also including plug-in hybrids, were down 20% to account for 44% of total sales.

(Reporting by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Stine Jacobsen)

Key Takeaways

  • Volvo Cars sales fell by 12% in May 2023.
  • Sales of fully electric cars dropped by 27%.
  • Electric vehicles accounted for 21% of total sales.
  • Plug-in hybrid sales also decreased by 20%.
  • Geely is the majority owner of Volvo Cars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the percentage decline in Volvo Cars sales in May?
Volvo Cars reported a 12% decline in sales for May, selling 59,822 cars.
How did sales of fully electric cars perform?
Sales of fully electric cars fell by 27%, accounting for 21% of total sales volumes.
What percentage of total sales do electrified cars represent?
Electrified cars, including plug-in hybrids, accounted for 44% of total sales, down 20% from the previous year.

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