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.
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.
