Our opinion on the Volvo EX30
The Volvo EX30 has impressed us on numerous occasions. We’ve lived with one for a few months and found it to be a very effective small EV that has plenty of substance to back up its eye-catching style.
The minimalist interior feels special, features plenty of standard safety features and equipment, plus there’s decent performance coupled with a competitive electric driving range. Yet the EX30 manages all this for a reasonable asking price. The Performance model is expensive, but quick enough to drive that it could make for an intriguing alternative to a hot hatch for those who prefer to fly under the radar. The range-topping Cross Country version is an oddity, however. The only real issues we have with the EX30 are the relatively tight rear space and ergonomic question marks surrounding the touchscreen.
About the Volvo EX30
The Volvo EX30 is the smallest car that the Swedish company makes, but aside from its looks it brings over so much from larger, more luxurious models that it outclasses almost all other vehicles of its type and price when it comes to luxury and quality.
There are three versions to choose from, including the base Single Motor model that starts the range at around £33,000, putting the EX30 on a par with top-spec variants of cars such as the Vauxhall Mokka Electric, Abarth/Fiat 600 and Jeep Avenger. The EX30 Extended Range starts at around £37,500, and this basically adds a larger battery to the standard car. At the top of the range, the Twin Motor Performance has four-wheel drive and more power than the other two versions.
The best value is the Single Motor Extended Range, which has a 69kWh battery that offers more miles between top-ups than many of its rivals at the same price point; it even comes with an energy-efficient heat pump that helps improve range and charging in cold weather.
While the 4WD model seems suited to the EX30’s SUV shape, it isn’t really designed for off-roading – even in Cross Country form – so the extra driven axle is for performance gains rather than traction on rough surfaces. We’d stick with the single-motor model, because it’s faster than anyone would surely need from a family car like this.
Trim levels comprise Core, Plus and Ultra, although Core spec isn’t offered with the Twin Motor set-up. All models are generously equipped for the price. If you’re feeling particularly moody, a ‘Black Edition’ was added in 2025 that essentially turned every exterior trim black, it’s also only offered in Plus and Ultra guise with the larger battery single or twin-motor layout.
Volvo EX30 prices and latest deals
You can lease a Volvo EX30 from £410 per month or buy a used model at prices starting from £21,999.
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Performance, 0-60mph acceleration and top speed
The most powerful Volvo EX30, the Twin Motor Performance Ultra, takes just 3.6 seconds to accelerate from 0-62mph, which is the same time as a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S or even a Ferrari Enzo. The better-value Single Motor Extended Range model isn’t supercar-fast but still manages the sprint in 5.3 seconds, and the standard EX30 manages it in 5.7 seconds, but even these times are faster than you’ll ever likely need.
Since 2020, all new Volvos have been electronically limited to 112mph. In our experience on the test track, the limiter is fairly soft, so power tails off smoothly rather than shutting down suddenly when you reach it.
Town driving, visibility and parking
The Volvo’s punchy electric powertrain provides strong performance off the line and from low speed, so you’ll never want for more power around town. The Swedish EV also deals with potholes and bumps pretty well, although the large 19-inch alloy wheels and heavy kerbweight are most apparent in city driving.
