For
Volvo Austria

Thought leadership through sustainable communication

Portrait of a woman with an afro in front of a projection of snow-covered mountain landscapes — key visual for Volvo eZone electric mobility, realized by the Viennese full-service agency Achtzehn Grad for Volvo Austria.
SERVICES

Communication Strategy

Creative Strategy

Creative Concept

Content Creation

Digital Strategy

Interaction Concept

User Interface Design

User Experience Design

Development

TEAM


Philipp Aschauer
Account Director

Anna Benda
Creative Director

Raphael Berthold
Art Director

Paula Perle
Account Manager

Olivia Wahrbichler
Creative Concepter & Copywriter

Florian Wejrowsky
New Business Manager

Volvo approached us with their desire to link the brand more strongly with the topic of e-mobility. Volvo considers itself to be part of the problem - in order to become part of the solution, we quickly realized that the strategic goals required more than just a campaign.

Challenge

How do you communicate sustainability when you yourself were part of the problem?

Many companies are faced with the challenge of authentically addressing sustainability issues - this also includes admitting that they are or were part of the problem. Another challenge was to create a concept for the relaunch of the Volvo eZone in order to prepare informative content in an appealing way for different target and interest groups and to serve the various levels of knowledge individually.

Mosaic of nine Volvo eZone video stills featuring different people, automotive elements and nature shots — campaign by Achtzehn Grad for Volvo Austria.
Approach

We have set ourselves the task of bringing the future closer and making this great unknown more tangible.

To become part of the solution, Volvo wants to change the public perception of alternative drive systems for the better. Our claim? To deliberately push Volvo as a brand into the background!

The priority is information and education - with the aim of driving the entire electric mobility sector forward. The first step was the launch of the Volvo eZone - a central content hub with a focus on information, interaction and personalization. A digital video campaign was designed to create awareness and generate traffic for the new eZone. Here, too, the focus was not on the brand. Instead, the focus was on future issues and solutions.

Screenshot of the Volvo eZone website: Hero section with headline “Tomorrow is safe.” and call-to-action for individualization — designed by Achtzehn Grad Vienna for Volvo Austria.
The collaboration with Eighteengrad is particularly impressive due to personal initiative and an excellent understanding of the brand. With a campaign aimed at establishing and advancing BYD on the Austrian market, they impressed us across the board. The presentation stands out clearly and — like us — sets new standards.
Rene Petzner
Head of Marketing, BYD Austria
Video portrait of an elderly woman wearing glasses and a pink blouse against a dark studio background — Volvo eZone, realized by the Viennese full-service agency Achtzehn Grad for Volvo Austria.
The collaboration with Eighteengrad is particularly impressive due to personal initiative and an excellent understanding of the brand. With a campaign aimed at establishing and advancing BYD on the Austrian market, they impressed us across the board. The presentation stands out clearly and — like us — sets new standards.
Rene Petzner
Head of Marketing, BYD Austria
Detailed view of a text section and tablet presentation of the Volvo eZone questionnaire customization — implementation by Achtzehn Grad Vienna for Volvo Austria.
Two tablet views of the Volvo eZone page “Which electric car is right for me? “with statistics on routes in Austria — campaign by Achtzehn Grad for Volvo Austria.
Silhouette of a man in front of a spiral light projection — atmospheric image for Volvo eZone video spot, produced by the Viennese agency Achtzehn Grad for Volvo Austria.
Elderly woman with glasses and hands in trouser pockets in front of a projection of a Volvo SUV — stylish portrait for eZone, realized by Achtzehn Grad Vienna for Volvo Austria.

With “Tomorrow is coming for sure”, we were able to create a central theme for both the eZone and communication. The focus is on the concerns and wishes of different Austrians with different approaches to the topic.

There is a quota here

"The vibrant topic of sustainability in the transportation sector has been shaping the last few years in the automotive industry in particular. Alternative drives are no longer a dream of the future, they are more in demand than ever. With the eZone, we want to counteract the lack of knowledge and all the myths circulating about them. Because at Volvo, we put people at the center of everything we do. We are delighted to have found a creative and strong implementation partner for this project in Achtzehn Grad."
Cosma Allegra Handl
Digital Marketing​, Volvo Car Austria​
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