Volvo XC20 all-electric small SUV in development – report
Volvo will launch a small all-electric SUV to sit below the XC40 in its range, according to a new report from AutoExpress UK.
The outlet claims the manufacturer's CEO – Håkan Samuelsson – confirmed the project in a private discussion.
Likely badged as the XC20, the vehicle will reportedly be based on Geely’s newly-unveiled EV Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA).
Fellow Geely marques Lynk & Co, Polestar, and Proton are also expected to utilise this modular platform.
Above: Geely's SEA modular platform
Volvo filed to trademark several variations of the XC name – including XC10 and XC20 – all the way back in 2011, however it has not officially confirmed a designation for the upcoming SUV.
A spokesperson for the manufacturer's Australia division was unable to confirm the rumour, however told Drive the SEA platform would definitely be compatible with a smaller electric SUV configuration.
“If that’s the way we go, I think it’d still be a few years away," the representative added.
Volvo's first fully-electric car – the XC40 Recharge P8 – is set to come onto the local market in late 2020, and the manufacturer presently offers a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) range comprising the XC90, XC60, S60, and V60.
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