Australia side-steps software issues impacting Volvo EX30 in the UK: Smooth sailing for compact EV SUV with 1000 registrations already on the board for BMW iX1, Kia Niro Electric & Renault Megane E-Tech rival

Reports out of the UK overnight have highlighted numerous software gremlins impacting examples of Volvo’s recently released EX30 EV SUV sold there. But Australian customers can rest easy with the local subsidiary telling CarsGuide vehicles delivered here are not affected.

According to Autocar serious software issues have caused a range of faults from media screens going black and steering-wheel buttons not responding to cars failing to charge and emergency braking systems randomly activating.

Despite Volvo UK’s commitment to rectify the problems “as swiftly as possible” the Autocar report alleges some owners have handed their cars back for refund.

Read More About Volvo EX30

Game changing battery tracing technology: 2025 Volvo EX90 launches 'battery passport' ahead of 2027 European mandate "Everyone's saying the shine's come off it, but our product strategy is clear": Volvo laser-focused on pure-electric car future despite Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz and others dialing back EV plans Newcomer Zeekr sniffing around Aussie Volvo dealers. Will Geely and Zeekr's local arrival upset corporate cousin Volvo's apple cart?

But a Volvo Australia spokesperson has confirmed this market’s status as a “deep water” export destination has helped it side-step the electrical problems.

The deep water term relates to EX30 production in China taking around three weeks from build to showroom in Australia while delivery to Europe can be closer to nine weeks.

And that flexibility has meant local cars had the latest, updated software installed to side-step any problems before customers took delivery.

Speaking of which, the city-sized SUV has proved popular straight out of the gate. In its third month on sale the city-sized SUV recorded over 400 registrations for a year-to-date total (end June) in excess of 1000 units.