Volvo has officially announced that its upcoming compact electric crossover – the EX30 – has the lowest carbon footprint of all vehicles the company has ever produced. This assessment takes into account all the carbon emissions associated with the production of the car, including energy generation for the industrial facilities.
The EX30 service life is manufacturer-rated at 200,000 kilometers, or 124,274 miles. Throughout this period, the car is expected to produce no more than 30 metric tons of CO2 – 25% less than the latest Volvo C40 and XC40 do.
The company plans to achieve this by optimizing its technological processes and expanding the use of recycled materials. The body design provides for the use of reprocessed aluminum and steels, and the cabin trim consists of 70% plastic waste. The artificial upholstery replaces linen, wool and denim. When the car finally retires, 95% of its components will be recyclable, the manufacturer claims.
Volvo’s ultimate ambition is full environmental neutrality by 2040.