Volvo Cars reported a decline in global vehicle sales for April 2025, with a total of 58,881 cars sold, marking an 11% decrease compared to April 2024. The drop reflects ongoing market pressures, particularly in the electrified vehicle segment, which saw a sharper year-on-year decline of 16%.
Sales of fully electric vehicles fell significantly by 32%, totaling 11,697 units, while plug-in hybrid models showed a modest increase of 2%, reaching 14,688 units. Combined, electrified vehicles made up 45% of all Volvo sales in April — with 20% attributed to fully electric and 25% to plug-in hybrids.
Despite the overall downturn, Volvo’s popular SUV lineup continued to drive volumes. The XC60 remained the brand’s top-selling model with 19,887 units, slightly up from last year. It was followed by the XC40/EX40 at 13,783 units (down 9%) and the XC90, which recorded a notable 12% increase, reaching 9,746 units.
Year-to-Date Snapshot (Jan–Apr 2025):
- Total sales: 231,100 units (–7% YoY)
- Electrified models: 100,868 units (–5%)
- Fully electric: 44,146 units (–20%)
- Plug-in hybrid: 56,722 units (+11%)
- Mild hybrid/ICE models: 130,232 units (–8%)
The figures underscore a challenging period for Volvo’s transition to full electrification, particularly amid slowing demand for battery electric vehicles. However, the consistent performance of plug-in hybrids and premium SUVs indicates ongoing consumer interest in versatile, lower-emission alternatives.
