Volvo is illegally selling recalled EX30s to unsuspecting buyers
In the never‑ending saga of the Volvo EX30 battery issue, we’ve been made aware that “franchised” Volvo dealers have been supplying vehicles that are subject to the battery recall (Safety Recall R/2025/559) — something they are not legally permitted to do. (For those…
Why You Shouldn’t Cheap Out on Battery Size When Buying an EV
If you’re anything like me, getting a new car is all about the numbers. You’ve found the model you want, and one of the key considerations is making sure the monthly payment is manageable… and then the battery options appear. Choosing a bigger pack is usually…
Fuel Prices Spike Again: Five Fuel‑Saving Tips Every Driver Should Be Using
The last few days have been a reminder of just how fragile the global fuel supply chain really is. “Tensions” across the Middle East have flared again, with strikes on fuel depots and infrastructure dragging the region back into the headlines. Stir in the…
Volvo confirms EX30 battery modules to be replaced, owners still left in 70% charge limbo
It’s taken more than three months, but UK EX30 owners are finally receiving an official letter from Volvo about the battery fire‑risk recall. Owners have been living with a 70% charge cap since before Christmas. Now, with the DVSA formally involved, Volvo has begun…
Charging an electric car safely using household and industrial sockets
Charging at home is usually straightforward when you have a dedicated wallbox. But in the UK, plenty of EV drivers still rely on sockets, either as a regular solution or as a practical backup. That might be a household 3-pin plug at a relative’s house, or an…
The Volvo EX30 Recall Is Now Official in the UK — But Owners Are Still Waiting for Answers
The UK government has finally confirmed the safety recall for the Volvo EX30, covering 2024 and 2025 models fitted with the extended‑range battery pack. The listing puts the total number of affected cars at 10,440, which matches what many suspected for months. And…
Leasing a Volvo EX30 and Stuck at 70%? Here’s What Your Rights Really Are
Not everyone buys their Volvo EX30 on PCP. A huge number of drivers are in lease agreements, and an increasing number get their cars through salary‑sacrifice schemes at work. These arrangements feel different from traditional finance, but when something goes wrong —…
Why PCP Customers Are Protected — And How the Consumer Rights Act Supports EX30 Owners Facing the 70% Battery Limit
When you buy a car on a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP), it’s easy to assume the dealership is the one responsible if something goes wrong. After all, they’re the people who handed you the keys. But the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) makes it very clear that this…
Volvo EX30 Owner Offered £200 Compensation After Using Our PCP Complaint Template — What This Means for Everyone Else
A UK Volvo EX30 owner has become the first confirmed case of receiving compensation for the ongoing high‑voltage battery safety issue — and the most interesting part is how it happened. The £200 charging voucher wasn’t offered randomly. It was issued directly in…