Volvo’s Smallest SUV Revealed And It’s Fully Electric

Volvo has revealed its smallest SUV to date – the EX 30. It is an all-electric SUV and now available to order in selected markets. Half of the company’s global sales volumes will consist of fully electric cars and will reach an operating profit margin of 8-10 per cent. The company plans to sell only electric cars by 2030. The EX30, therefore, will play a major role in achieving that goal as it is likely to be one of the best-selling models from the company’s stable.

Volvo EX30: Design

The EX30 embodies Volvo’s design values in a smaller format. A long wheelbase, large wheels and equal overhangs bring balance and refinement to the exterior. The Thor’s Hammer headlights add vibrancy and it will be made available in five exterior colours, 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

The EX30 is also designed to be as safe as you’d expect from a Volvo car and aims to look after both you and others in hectic urban environments. For example, it includes a special safety feature for bikes that helps to prevent so-called ‘dooring’ accidents, by alerting you when you are about to open your door in front of a cyclist, scooter or runner. State-of-the-art protective safety technology further illustrates how we’ve applied our high safety standards to the EX30.

Volvo EX30: Powertrain

Volvo is offering two battery options on the EX30. There’s a single-motor option with an LFP battery. The LFP standard-range battery, which uses lithium iron phosphate chemistry, is more cost-effective and less resource-intensive to produce, meaning it is the best option if you don’t need maximum range. If you prefer to maximise range, the Single Motor Extended Range variant with an NMC extended-range battery is your EX30 of choice. The NMC battery features lithium, nickel, manganese and cobalt, and produces its energy more efficiently than the LFP variant. This single-motor, extended range option gives you a range of up to 480km between charges.

If performance is your priority, pick the Twin Motor Performance variant in which we pair the NMC battery with an additional second e-motor. This all-wheel drive variant of the EX30 provides 422bhp and takes you from 0-100 kmph in 3.6 seconds.

Another thing the EX30 does fast is charging. The extended-range Twin Motor variant has a charging capacity of up to 153kW, while the standard-range car has a capacity of 134kW. That means you can charge your battery from 10 to 80 per cent in a little over 25 minutes. Through the car’s centre display and app, you can set the amperage, maximum charging level and when you want to start charging.

Volvo EX30: Cabin And Features

The EX30 will also come with a digital key functionality which is both convenient for you and makes it easy to share the car with others. Built on the advanced UWB and CCC industry standards, our technology will be compatible with a wide range of phone brands and models.

The car’s dedicated app contains all relevant services related to the car, from charging to finding your car on a busy parking lot, locking it and heating it on a cold winter day. The EX30 is also prepared to receive software updates over the air that will make it better over time.

Volvo EX30: India Plans

Yes, the EX30 will come to India but we cannot clarify a timeline because well, there’s no official word from Volvo India. Its launch in India will also be dependent on how fast India’s EV infrastructure is put in place.