Volvo’s small EV is here. It’s the smallest of the (now) three small Volvo EVs. And it’s — I’m going to go out on a limb here folks — inexpensive.
Already we have two Volvos in the Small SUV EV space, so things are getting a little crowded. Whatever the case with Volvo’s low-end EV SUV cannibalism, you can pick your EX30 up for $34,950 in the US starting today. That’s a whopping $18,600 less than the other two Volvos, so I see this new EX30 getting lots of attention from buyers. (That order page above shows roughly 280 in the ‘States, but they’re clumped up at the major sales points, so you might have to drive. In fact, call first, because they may be dealer demo cars. The best bet is to simply reserve yours.)
Forum Chatter on the EX30
From the EX30 forum thread in which we’ve been talking about this new Volvo:
- “…usually cheapest and fastest don’t mix. But they do here. This is the cheapest car Volvo sells, EV or ICE, and is also the fastest!”
- “Wait what? “Inexpensive”?! Matt you’re out of your mind. Yes, really! This new Volvo is $35k. The average new car price in the US is $48k.”
- We can buy the EX30 as a normal car purchase, no Volvo subscription nonsense, aka Care by Volvo.
Features
- 18-inch wheels (19s on Extended Range and Performance)
- contrasting color roof
- LED headlights
- adaptive cruise control with steering assistance
- heated seats and wheel
- electronic safety aids (some optional)
- heat pump and 11 kW charger
- bonkers 1,040 W Harman Kardon sound system (optional)
- 12.3-inch portrait touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Google Assistant
Let’s Compare the new EX30 with the current XC40 Recharge
| EX30 | XC40 Recharge | |
| Range, miles | 286 (Twin Motor) | 223 (Twin Motor) |
| Acceleration, 0-60 MPH | 3.4s (Twin Motor) | 4.7 s (Twin Motor) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Horsepower | 422 | 402 (Twin Motor) |
| Towing max | 2000 pounds | 2000 pounds |
| Length | 166.7 inches | 174.8 inches |
| Price | $34,950 MSRP | $53,550 MSRP |
| Cargo Capacity | 31.9 cu. ft. | 57.5 cu. ft. |
| Gasoline also | no | yes |
Volvo’s EX30 Introduction Press Release
Volvo Cars Global Newsroom » As a small SUV that does big Volvo things, our new fully electric Volvo EX30 is designed to be as safe as you’d expect from us. It is designed to have the smallest CO2 footprint of any Volvo car to date, and to make people’s lives safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable through cutting-edge technology and Scandinavian design.
Revealed to the world today in Milan, Italy and available for pre-order now in the US, the EX30 is our first small premium SUV and expands our constantly growing, all-electric offering to four models. As the market is rapidly moving towards full electrification, the EX30 will help us capture growing demand for fully electric cars in a fast-growing segment.
What’s more, the attractive pricing of the EX30 – which starts at $34,950 MSRP in the US – means our customers get a premium all-electric SUV for a similar price to an internal combustion engine-powered equivalent.
The fully electric EX30 might be our smallest ever SUV, but it’s a big deal for our customers and a big deal for us as a company,” said Jim Rowan, our chief executive. “We like to say the EX30 is small yet mighty, because it delivers on everything you’d want from a Volvo but in a smaller package. Like any Volvo, it’s an outstanding product which is safe and designed around people and their needs.
The EX30 embodies all of our design values in a smaller format. A long wheelbase, large wheels and equal overhangs bring balance and refinement to the exterior. It’s distinctly electric, with a confident face, closed shield and a digital rendition of the Thor’s Hammer headlights. Five vibrant exterior colors, from stylish Cloud Blue to bright and expressive Moss Yellow – the latter inspired by lichen growing on rocks along the Swedish west coast – give it character and personality.
See Volvo’s EX30 page.
Volvo EX30 discussion
EX30 Photos
