Volvo quietly did something smart with the EX30’s refresh: Instead of just tweaking what was there, they widened the door. A new entry-level powertrain – 110kW, 51kWh battery, around 211 miles of range – is now at the bottom of the lineup for buyers who don’t need to get every mile out of a charge.
If you upgrade to the 69 kWh package, you’ll get closer to a range of 296 miles. The Cross-Country version has also received a lot of popularity and has been equipped with Plus equipment and a single motor option that is easy on the wallet and the battery.
Step inside and it actually feels different this time
Step inside and it actually feels different this time. The Harvest interior is decorated in warm tones and features recycled textile upholstery – the kind of cabin that makes a gray Tuesday commute feel a little less gloomy. The “Black” room offers full contrast: dark Nordico upholstery, flax decor, clean lines throughout.
The Black Edition itself is now available in three colors – Onyx Black, Vapor Gray and Crystal White – which are exactly the shades you want when you go black.
V2L – Vehicle-to-Load – is the feature worth dwelling on. Plug in an adapter and the EX30 can charge an e-bike, power a speaker system, power tools on the job site, or keep camping gear going long after the sun goes down. It’s coming this summer as a free over-the-air update, and existing owners will also receive it.
The power bank thing is really cool
The redesigned settings system works the same way – redesigned controls, a customizable content bar – no trip to the dealer required.
Two days before all this good news was announced, Volvo announced a recall for 40,323 EX30s – model years 2024 to 2026, Single-Motor Extended Range and Twin-Motor Performance – due to batteries that can overheat when overcharged and, in the worst case, catch fire. US owners are affected.
Park outside, charge to a maximum of 70%, wait for Volvo to replace the battery modules for free. For a brand that practically invented the idea of car safety as a selling point, the timing is painful. But they fix it and don’t charge a fee for it – so there’s that.
Volvo did not mention the official price or availability of the new model in its press release. It’s worth noting that the current extended-range, single-engine version of the EX30 is available for $40,345, with a claimed range of up to 261 miles. Of course, a model with a smaller battery and range should cost less.
