The Volvo EX30: Everything You Need to Know

The newest Volvo EV is sustainable, super quick and surprisingly affordable.

Published October 4, 2023

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Updated October 4, 2023

Volvo is going all-electric by 2030. And the Swedish brand is broadening its EV lineup. Its fourth EV after the three-row EX90, C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge is called the EX30. Volvo describes the EX30 as a “small premium SUV.” It will be the most sustainably produced Volvo to date. And it offers some eye-popping numbers whether you’re looking at performance or value.

Here is what you need to know about the 2025 Volvo EX30.

The Volvo EX30 is an incredible value proposition with a catch.

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How much does the Volvo EX30 cost?

The Volvo EX30 is shockingly affordable, by electric car or Volvo EV standards. The starting price for the single-motor Core model is $34,950 making it one of the cheapest electric cars you can buy. Buyers can level up to Plus ($38,900) and Ultra ($40,600) versions of the single-motor EX30. The dual-motor performance model starts at $44,000 for the Plus and tops out at $46,600 for the Ultra.

For context, the EX30 will start for more than $5,000 less than Volvo’s smallest combustion SUV, the XC40. And the EX30 will top out at around $7,000 less than what had been the cheapest EV, the XC40 Recharge.

The Volvo EX30 comes with extended range and performance options

Volvo has revealed EX30 specs, and they are impressive. The Single Motor Extended Range model has 268 horsepower, 253 lb-ft of torque, a 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds and an estimated range of 275 miles. The EX30 Twin Motor Performance with all-wheel-drive delivers 422 hp, 400 lb-ft, a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds (same as the Kia EV6 GT) and an estimated range of 265 miles. It’s Volvo’s quickest production car ever made.

volvo ex30 interior — Volvo’s quickest ever production car starts under $45,000.

But there is one catch. The Volvo EX30 is tiny

Volvo describes the EX30 as an “espresso shot of Volvo.” The total available cargo space in the EX30 is 31.9 cubic feet. That’s 2.1 fewer cubic feet than a Mini Hardtop. And judging from the photos at least, the passenger cabin looks fairly intimate.

volvo ex30 charging — Volvo describes the EX30 as “an espresso shot of Volvo.”

Volvo will offer a Cross Country variant of the EX30

Volvo says it will sell a Cross Country variant of the EX30. Volvo did not dive too far into specs. But the EX30 Cross Country has increased ground clearance, bespoke tires, 19-inch (with the option for 18-inch) wheels and front, rear and side skid plates.

volvo ex30 cross country — You won’t have to modify an EX30 for leaving the pavement. Volvo is building a ready-made off-road version.

How fast can the Volvo EX30 charge?

Volvo says the EX30 is capable of 153 kW fast charging. The EX30 can charge fully (10-80%) in “a little over 26.5 minutes.”

When will the Volvo EX30 go on sale?

The Volvo EX30 is a 2025 model year vehicle. Pre-order deposit holders will be able to configure their vehicles later in fall 2023. Volvo says customer deliveries will begin in the first half of 2024. Volvo notes that orders and production for the Cross Country EX30 will begin in 2024.

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