Avoid EU Tariffs, Volvo Officially Starts Production EX30 In Belgium

JAKARTA - Volvo has officially started production of EX30 in European territory, to be precise in Belgium to avoid EU (EU) rates that apply to Chinese-produced vehicles.

As is known, this automotive manufacturer from Sweden produced EX30 at China's Zhangjiakou factory before it was shipped to customers globally.

Due to the EU's tariff for imported Chinese vehicles, this brand of one decided to produce this small crossover in Gent, Belgium for customers on the blue continent.

Autocar reported on Saturday, April 26, Volvo will re-allocate its car production so that its main Belgian-made car is sent to EU member countries, thus avoiding tariffs.

In contrast, shipments of Chinese-made cars will increase in non-EU markets that are not affected by tariffs, such as the UK.

According to Volvo, the EX30 model is one of the most important things that can strengthen brand positions in Europe.

In order to produce Volvo EX30, the company needs to invest 200 million euros, equivalent to IDR 3.8 trillion for this Gent factory.

Volvo must disburse these funds to add new assembly lines that include the presence of 600 new robots, a new package production line, to other changes.

This factory is not a new facility owned by the brand. The venue has become an assembly line from a number of other models such as EC40, EX40, XC40, to V60.