Volvo Cars (Thailand) announces 2023 sales increase of more than 24% and is ready to invest more than 9 digits to plan to set up the world’s 4th battery repair center in Thailand. Supports battery repair services for both electric and hybrid cars. Covers Volvo vehicles throughout the Asia Pacific region. Ready to adjust after-sales service into the era of mobile service. Service to check the distance of electric cars off-site Helps increase the opportunity to access more convenient after-sales services.

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Mr. Chris Wells, Managing Director of Volvo Cars (Thailand) Company Limited, said, “With sales that have grown continuously for three consecutive years, it reinforces that we are moving in the right direction. The results of this success come from having clear goals and intentions. 2024 is considered another important year for Volvo Cars Thailand to continue its position as a leader in transforming the Thai automotive industry into a vehicle. electric motor”

Sales of Volvo Cars in Thailand by 2023 will increase by 24%, accounting for 56% of sales of the Pure Electric line-up of total sales. In addition, the company has also announced a strategic plan to continue its goal of leading the transformation of the electric vehicle industry. and with the goal of becoming a full-service electric car distributor in Thailand by 2025, growing continuously and steadily.

Meanwhile, interest in Volvo’s Pure Electric product line continues to gain traction. with sales growing more than 56% of total sales This growth was led by the popular electric car model Volvo and is expected to help stimulate sales of Volvo’s electric vehicles in 2024, with the continued growth of the Pure Electric line-up in 2022 (35% growth) and 2023, reinforcing the company’s success in the direction Only electric cars will be sold by 2025.

In addition, the Plug-in Hybrid car product line is still popular. Its sales accounted for 44% of total sales, led by the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid, the highest-selling model in the same product group.

New service mobile service Responding to lifestyle needs, on-site maintenance services

The opening of mobile services will play an increasing role. And it is considered to be another service that will change the game of after-sales service competition. Because although actually customers normally bring their cars in for service at the center for periodic maintenance. But what comes with electric cars is less maintenance requirements. As a result, fewer electric vehicle users return to use the service center. Therefore, the question arises: Why do we have to wait for customers to come use our services? Setting up the service Mobile service Therefore, it helps to increase the chances of maintenance. Under service center standards that reach more users with standardized inspection tools It’s no different from receiving service at a service center.

Today, Volvo Cars Thailand is the first leading brand to announce that it will set up the service. Mobile service To increase convenience for customers in maintaining electric cars. Whether it’s at home or at work.

And this is also the reason why Volvo Cars Thailand had not previously sought additional partners. Because it is considered that in the future there will be a service Definitely mobile service, inviting partners to invest in setting up a service center. Therefore it is unfair to investors. If invited to set up a service center, we provide off-site service. This makes building partner service centers not cost-effective.

Volvo Cars Thailand aims that the first half of 2024 will be the time of setting up the mobile service system. and it is a period of testing the system After that, training will be given to partner service center groups. that are ready to provide service in the second half of the year and is expected to begin providing full service at the beginning of next year. To create stability in the sustainable use of Volvo electric vehicle services.

The 4th battery repair center in the world

Volvo Cars Thailand also plans to set up a battery maintenance and recycling center in Thailand. It is the 4th location in the world, which is an advanced maintenance service that requires some tools to cost more than 8 digits, resulting in an investment of more than 9 digits to build a battery repair center. Supports pure electric vehicle batteries and Volvo hybrid car batteries throughout the Asia Pacific region

Due to the increasing quantity of electric cars now and in the future. The battery is an important factor that affects the price of the car. and warranty Therefore, battery maintenance It will help make the price of battery maintenance cheaper. It affects the confidence of consumers who want to buy a car. Meanwhile, insurance companies are confident in insuring cars that can repair the battery separately. At a price that can be repaired not exceeding the insurance sum.

by the project to build a battery maintenance and recycling center It has started with a battery recycling project through a partnership with TES, a Singapore-based sustainable technology solutions provider. These projects not only focus on creating sustainability. But it also aims to help reduce the costs involved throughout the lifetime of ownership (total cost of ownership) of Volvo’s electric cars and plug-in hybrid cars, and it is expected that by 2024 they will be officially open for service.

Aimed at reducing environmental problems Towards the goal of selling 100% electric cars by 2025

In Thailand, Volvo Cars has planned a strategic plan to achieve its goals by 2025, including targeting continued sales growth after the pandemic, starting to provide repair and maintenance services for mobile electric vehicles. Nationwide service To facilitate and reach more customers

As part of the action plan to reduce climate environmental problems, the company has announced a goal to reduce carbon dioxide (C02) emissions by an average of 70% per vehicle by 2025.

To reinforce its commitment to be the only fully electric car company in Thailand by 2025, Volvo plans to launch a new electric car model with a design architecture. and the latest generation of core computing technology To enhance work efficiency and provide future safety to car users The electric train model will be launched this year. It will strengthen Volvo’s current portfolio of premium electric vehicles, which already include the Volvo XC40, C40 and EX30, to be even more comprehensive. To prepare to become a full-fledged electric vehicle sales company.

In the spirit of creating sustainability, Volvo Cars Thailand has started a project to install a solar roof at the Volvo Cars Thailand Central Distribution & Training Center Bangna warehouse, which is currently used as a storage area for spare parts and state-of-the-art equipment. Both are service centers that inspect cars according to detailed procedures before delivering them to customers. When completed in April 2024, the 23,331 square meter warehouse will be powered by 100% renewable electricity sources.

Volvo also plans to set up a battery repair and recycling center in the country. It kicks off with a battery recycling project through a partnership with TES, a Singapore-based sustainable technology solutions provider. These projects not only focus on creating sustainability. But it also aims to help reduce the total cost of ownership of Volvo’s electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

And with Volvo’s customer base in the country continuously increasing, the company plans to open the third Volvo Certified Damage Repair Center this year to provide comprehensive body and paint repair service centers to provide access and Deliver a convenient service experience to customers

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