Volvo Cars will delay the U.S. launch of its EX30 electric crossover by about a year due to recently increased U.S. tariffs on China-made vehicles. Volvo attributed the delay to “changes in the global automotive landscape.”

The Biden administration, aiming to prevent Chinese EVs from flooding the U.S. market, has raised import tariffs to 102.5 percent this year from 27.5 percent.

The EX30 is currently built in Zhangjiakou, China. Volvo will expand production to a factory in Ghent, Belgium, which will supply both the U.S. and Europe and the operation is expected to start in September 2025.

The launch delay could pose challenges for some Volvo U.S. retailers. The automaker expects to sell 30,000 EX30 crossovers in the U.S. during the first model year.

To minimize the impact, Volvo has informed dealers it is considering importing some China-made EX30s by early next year.

The EX30 compact crossover is the most affordable, fastest accelerating, and greenest Volvo yet. It sits atop Geely Group’s Sustainable Experience Architecture platform, with a wheelbase of 104.3 inches.

The compact design allows for a smaller, less expensive battery without compromising driving range. The crossover’s low hood and rear roof drop reduce drag and boost energy efficiency.

The 2025 Volvo EX30 was initially priced from $36,145 including shipping. It’s unclear if that pricing will change with European production.