On the Dash:
- Volvo Cars’ global sales rose 2% in December, driven by stronger demand for electric and plug-in hybrid models.
- Full-year 2025 sales fell 7% to 710,042 vehicles, underscoring continued pressure across key markets.
- China remained Volvo’s largest market, and the XC60 SUV was the company’s top-selling model for the year.
Volvo Car reported a modest increase in global vehicle sales in December, bolstered by stronger demand for its electric and plug-in hybrid models, even as the automaker closed the year with an overall decline in annual sales.
The Swedish automaker said Wednesday that it sold 75,049 vehicles worldwide in December, a 2% increase from 73,804 units in the same month a year earlier. Volvo said growth came across several key regions despite continued pressure in the global auto market.
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Additionally, the automaker said deliveries of its fully electric models, including the EX90 and EX30, increased during the month. The company also cited growing demand for its XC70 long-range plug-in hybrid, which is currently available in China and is expected to launch in Europe at a later date.
Despite the December gain, Volvo’s full-year performance remained weaker. The automaker said global vehicle sales fell 7% in 2025 to 710,042 units, reflecting ongoing challenges in several major markets.
Regionally, December sales slipped 0.2% in Europe but rose 0.8% in the United States and 1.2% in China.
It’s important to note that the XC60 SUV was Volvo’s top-selling model for the year, with sales totaling 230,655 vehicles. China was the company’s largest market in 2025, followed by the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden.
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