Electric, compact, connected, sustainable and super safe. These are the main characteristics of the Volvo EX30, presented in world premiere in Milan. Characterized by extremely compact dimensions for a Volvo SUV, with a length of only 4.23 meters, the EX30 continues the new 100% electric course of the Swedish brand. In fact, as announced in 2021, it will launch new exclusively electric models starting with the maxi SUV EX90 already on the market and now joined by the EX30. The range will be expanded in 2024 with the EX30 Cross Country, a version characterized by greater ground clearance and with dedicated inserts. Presented as a world premiere in Milan, it will be available for order from 7 June and could arrive between the end of 2023 and early 2024.
Volvo EX30 dimensions and platform
The Volvo XC30 was born on the native electric platform SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) produced by the Geely group (owner of Volvo), already used by compact SUVs such as the Smart #1. The dimensions also make it perfect for the urban environment and there is plenty of space on board thanks to the 2.65-metre wheelbase. Good load capacity, starting from 318 liters and expandable up to 904 liters. Live we find the style introduced by the EX90, starting from the headlights.
Interior Volvo EX30
A completely new style arrives on board, with the dashboard characterized only by the presence of the large 12.3 “screen from which to manage the infotainment system with integrated Google, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play Store. Equipped with 5G connectivity and OTA updates, it is compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay. Another novelty comes from the large soundbar instead of the traditional audio system.
Volvo EX30, engines and range
The new Volvo EX30 will be offered in combination with three versions, starting with the rear-wheel drive single engine with 51 kWh battery, 200 kW of power (272 hp), range up to 344 km and direct current charging up to 150 kW and AC up to 11 kW. Same characteristics for the single motor extended range which brings the range to 480 km and the charging power in direct current to 175 kW and 22 kW in alternating current. At the top of the offer is the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance with all-wheel drive, with 69 kWh battery, 315 kW of power (428 horsepower), 460 km of autonomy, 0/100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and direct current charging up to at 175 kW and 22 kW alternating current.
Sustainability
By addressing emissions throughout the entire production and life cycle of the EX30, Volvo has reduced its overall carbon footprint over 200,000km of driving to less than 30 tonnes. This is a 25% reduction compared to the all-electric C40 and XC40 models and a significant step towards the goal of reducing overall CO2 emissions per vehicle by 40% between 2018 and 2025. EX30 contains 25% of recycled aluminium, 17% recycled steel and 17% recycled plastic and a number of recycled and renewable materials inside.