Volvo EX30 (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Compact electric SUV on the SEA platform (shared with Smart #1).
from € 40,995
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Specifications
- Generation
- Single Motor Extended Range (2024)
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 476 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 64 |
| Power (hp) | 272 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 5.3 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 |
| Length (mm) | 4,233 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,836 |
| Height (mm) | 1,555 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,860 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 153 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,400 |
| Boot (l) | 318 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 16.7 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (153 kW) | ~ 28 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 29 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 87 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Real-world consumption
- Owners report
- 19.5 kWh/100km
- WLTP (manufacturer figure)
- 16.7 kWh/100km
- Difference vs WLTP
- +17%
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | €38,995 |
| 2025-01-01 | €39,995 |
| 2026-05-18 | €40,995 |
Frequently asked
What does the Volvo EX30 cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 40,995 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the Volvo EX30?
476 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the Volvo EX30 tow?
1400 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How long does fast-charging the Volvo EX30 take (10→80%)?
Roughly 28 minutes on a 153 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the Volvo EX30?
64 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the Volvo EX30 use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 16.7 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the Volvo EX30 have?
318 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
What the press has reported
What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.
What owners report online about the EX30
This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: praise for the brisk acceleration and compact dimensions; criticism that nearly everything (including speed display) runs through the centre screen, without a driver display; recurring software complaints, such as key cards that do not always unlock the car and navigation glitches after updates; a firm ride and the modest boot are mentioned as drawbacks for family use. See the sources for the original, complete posts.
sources: SwedeSpeed (Volvo-forum): EX30 · r/VolvoEX30
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
In depth
WLTP 476 km with the 64 kWh pack (Extended Range, NMC). Strong point is the acceleration; point of attention is the modest boot (318 l) for the class. Owners report in practice 15-25% less range in cold weather (public forums, not measured by us).
About the Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The EX30 sits on Geely's SEA platform, shared with the Smart #1. It is Volvo's smallest EV; the Extended-Range version has a 64 kWh pack (usable) and reaches WLTP 476 km. DC charging goes up to 153 kW, 10-80% takes about 27 minutes under favourable conditions (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). The acceleration is firm for the class; the boot at 318 l is on the small side.
In practice
WLTP consumption is 16.7 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure). Over a full year, including winter trips, owners report mixed around 19.5 kWh/100km (owner forums, n≈15, not measured by us); that pushes the real range below the 476 km WLTP. The list price rose indicatively from about 38,995 euro (reference date early 2024) to 40,995 euro now; this is a starting price, not an offer and not a prediction.
Points to note
Almost all controls run via the central screen; there is no instrument display behind the steering wheel and no physical buttons for climate (recurring owner point). The software gave bug reports at launch that have been resolved in part with updates. Take a test drive at the official dealer and pay attention to the screen controls and the rearward view.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.