--- title: "Volvo Is Recalling Over 40,000 EX30 EVs Because Their Batteries Could Catch on Fire: TDS" date: "2026-02-24" modified: "2026-02-24" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/volvo-is-recalling-over-40000-ex30-evs-because-their-batteries-could-catch-on-fire-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Volvo Is Recalling Over 40,000 EX30 EVs Because Their Batteries Could Catch on Fire: TDS ![2025 Volvo EX30]() *\Joel Feder\* Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, quick, and dense, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and places them all in one spot. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. The first cup of coffee is gone and a second is needed, so let's get into it. ๐Ÿš˜ What Iโ€™m driving: The 2026 Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid left my garage and was replaced with a Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium trim, which has a massive front chin spoiler, huge touchscreen, and the turbo-four without the hybrid assist. ๐Ÿšจ Volvo said it will [recall 40,323 EX30 EVs]() and replace their battery packs due to an issue that could have the high-voltage battery overheat and catch on fire; Volvo said it is now contacting owners of all the affected cars to advise them of next steps. ๐Ÿ“ธ The [2027 Chevrolet Silverado was spotted]() in what appeared to be production-spec and the design matches that of the [leaked patent drawings](). โ›ฝ๏ธ The [upcoming Mercedes-Benz Baby G-Class]() will reportedly [offer the choice]() of an electric or hybrid powertrain. ๐Ÿค– BMW said its Level 3 "eyes-off hands-off" driver-assistance system available on today's 7-Series [will be discontinued]() when the flagship sedan is facelifted citing cost and limited real-world usability. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ [Mini USA has a new boss ]()with Sean Green being named vice president as of May 1; Green was an executive for Mini's China operations and will replace Mike Peyton who will leave the company. ๐Ÿ“ธ Slate's electric pickup truck [was spotted charging in public]() in the snow. *Got a news tip or feedback? Drop us a line at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While youโ€™re reading this heโ€™s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()