Volvo Cars reported global sales of 63,212 vehicles in September 2025, marking a modest 1% increase compared to the same month last year. However, the company’s year-to-date sales (January–September) stood at 514,294 units, reflecting an 8% decline from the same period in 2024.
Regional Highlights
Europe remained the strongest market for Volvo, with 31,723 cars sold in September — a 1% rise year-on-year. Despite this, sales of electrified models (fully electric and plug-in hybrid) dropped 6%, representing 61% of all European sales for the month.
In the United States, Volvo recorded 8,758 car sales, up 3% from September 2024. Electrified model sales, however, fell 21%, though fully electric models showed an impressive 52% increase compared to the previous year.
Sales in China reached 12,166 units, down 6% year-on-year. The highlight in this market was the strong performance of electrified vehicles, which surged 48%, driven mainly by plug-in hybrids.
Other international markets contributed 10,565 units, showing an 8% rise compared to September 2024, with electrified model sales up 16%.
Top Models and Powertrain Trends
The Volvo XC60 remained the company’s best-selling model, with 20,496 units sold in September (up from 18,096 in 2024). It was followed by the XC40/EX40 with 15,904 units and the XC90 with 8,252 units.
Across all markets, sales of electrified models totaled 29,611 units, a 2% decrease year-on-year. Within this segment, fully electric vehicles dropped 3%, while plug-in hybrids declined 1%. In contrast, mild hybrids and internal combustion engine (ICE) models grew 4%, signaling steady demand for traditional powertrains.
January–September Overview
For the first nine months of 2025, Volvo’s global sales fell 8% to 514,294 units. Electrified models accounted for 227,317 cars, down 11% compared to 2024. Fully electric models declined 21%, while plug-in hybrids dipped 1%.
Despite the slight downturn in electrified model sales, Volvo continues to emphasize its long-term commitment to electrification and sustainability as part of its strategy to become a fully electric car brand by 2030.
