‘Serious fire risk’: nearly 3,000 Australian EV drivers warned not to fully charge cars

Federal government issues recall notice for Volvo EX30 and urges owners to keep charge below 70%

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Almost 3,000 electric vehicle drivers will be asked to keep their car less than fully charged while the manufacturer develops a solution to a serious fire risk.

The federal transport department has issued a recall notice for Volvo EX30 electric vehicles sold in Australia during 2024 in a move that will affect 2,815 motorists.