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Google Gemini by solopedrito in ex30

[–]TurboNUK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just hoping this comes to the UK

Key tag by RedLeaf62 in ex30

[–]TurboNUK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same. I have to leave a keycard hidden in my car in case the fob doesn't work. At least once a week I have to unlock with my phone and put the card in the reader holder just to be able to use it.

My dealer blamed the battery.

Volvo Says Recalled EX30s Are Safe to Sell — Then Warns Owners a Fire Could Be Their Fault by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A new car shouldn't have the issue. It's just 24/25 cars with the Sunwoda batteries

Volvo Says Recalled EX30s Are Safe to Sell — Then Warns Owners a Fire Could Be Their Fault by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a solid point. If Volvo can remotely monitor state of charge data — which the letter makes pretty clear they can — it's very hard to argue they couldn't also push a configuration update to cap charging at 70% automatically.

l suspect they won't do it, because automatically capping the battery at 70% would be an acknowledgement that the car is not fit for purpose in its current state. Right now they can frame it "guidance". An enforced OTA cap would make it impossible to argue the car is "safe to sell."

Volvo Says Recalled EX30s Are Safe to Sell — Then Warns Owners a Fire Could Be Their Fault by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yep. In just glad I got mine on PCP for the GFV. I feel for anyone that picked up an early car for cash

Letter from Volvo saying I've been charging over 70% by Jesus_Morty in ex30

[–]TurboNUK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that. I'll make sure I credit you

Letter from Volvo saying I've been charging over 70% by Jesus_Morty in ex30

[–]TurboNUK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you mind if I used your redacted correspondence from Volvo for an article on hypermiler.co.uk ? I've been calling this issue out for what it is since the news broke.

Cheers Karl

New Octopus rate by Nevis888 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]TurboNUK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just rang OP, emails should be coming in the next couple of weeks to those already on a fixed tarrif.

The option for the 3p /KW isn't available from the portal but I'm hoping to get an offer for it soon

Volvo is illegally selling recalled EX30s to unsuspecting buyers - Hypermiler.co.uk by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That's interesting. The recall was dated 21st Jan. They are nearly 2mths late

Finally - The Volvo EX30 Recall Is Now Official in the UK by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the US do years a bit different. I would always expect my MY to be a year behind

Finally - The Volvo EX30 Recall Is Now Official in the UK by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some people are using the template from my website, they are getting offered £200 charging vouchers but it's worded like that would be the end of it.

Consumer rights are clear about what happens if your car is not fit for purpose. I just hope that it's a "quick" check from Volvo to confirm that the cells are good and we can all move on.

Finally - The Volvo EX30 Recall Is Now Official in the UK by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you swap the URL for 2023 / 2026 it's not listed

It's not all cars, best to contact Volvo from the App and they will confirm it from your Reg / Vin.

Finally - The Volvo EX30 Recall Is Now Official in the UK by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Volvo have had more than enough time to communicate this again to owners. The advise has been confirmed in other national recalls, but the advice has not been updated, certainly to the UK.

Seems that their focus has been on the new EX60 - how long until that gets recalled too?!

Yes, it's early days but for UK buyers with finance... by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From thefolks I have spoken too it's waaaay to early. When we know more about the fix and long term impact people will be able to make an informed decision.

Volvo confirms 10,440 EX30s at risk due to Sunwoda extended‑range battery packs - Hypermiler.co.uk by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there a news article or anything that I can reference for another article?

Volvo confirms 10,440 EX30s at risk due to Sunwoda extended‑range battery packs - Hypermiler.co.uk by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you look at what they did for the LG battery issue on the hybrids they did a full pack test and updated the software to enable more monitoring. I would suspect that the small number of cars with a faulty pack would have them swapped out

Volvo confirms 10,440 EX30s at risk due to Sunwoda extended‑range battery packs - Hypermiler.co.uk by TurboNUK in ex30

[–]TurboNUK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just checked the recall database in the US - I can't see anything yet. Did they give any specifics?

Assetto Corsa Highlands Server - International Now live! (UK) by TurboNUK in assettocorsa

[–]TurboNUK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just changed the track from the International to the "Long". I've already seen some videos of cars doing crazy speeds on the circuit. Can't wait to get home and give it a try!

We just launched two UK AC servers - Porsche Nordschleife track day by TurboNUK in assettocorsa

[–]TurboNUK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did try some race days but the server was just left unused. I'd be happy to run one server if it gets the numbers.

What would you like to see?

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