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EXPERT RATING
8.3

Likes

  • Refinement
  • Cool design
  • Safety

Dislikes

  • Tight back seat
  • No physical spare
  • Almost all controls in centre screen

The Volvo EX30 is instantly recognisable as a contemporary Volvo thanks to everything from the signature ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights to the chunky rear haunches, blocky indents along the flanks and characteristically curved bonnet give the game away.

It’s offered in three models and this Twin Motor Performance Ultra is the premium model, weighing in at $69,990, before on-road costs.

Included features on this grade run to ambient lighting, Harman Kardon audio, in-built navigation, dual-zone climate control, a power-operated tailgate, adaptive cruise and a 12.3-inch (portrait) tablet display for virtually all media and car functions. There’s also a panoramic roof, 360-degree camera view, ‘Park Assist Pilot’, electrically adjustable heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and 20-inch alloys.

The interior is strictly a leather-free zone, the cabin swathed in recycled and renewable materials and you can choose from four interior themes, or 'rooms' as Volvo refers to them. 

The EX30 is a five-seater. The front seats are comfy and supportive, even after lengthy stints on the road. Move to the rear, however, and the limitations of the car’s overall footprint are apparent. 

The Twin Motor Performance is powered by front and rear motors sending 315kW/543Nm going to all four wheels via a single-speed auto transmission. Juice is provided by a 400V 69kWh lithium-ion battery.

Volvo says this dual motor EX30 has an estimated (WLTP) range of up to 460km. And in terms of charging, peak DC capacity through the Type 2 CCS connection is 153kW and on a suitably rapid charger the 69kWh battery can be boosted from 10 to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes, which is pretty great.

Active (crash-avoidance) tech is comprehensive and passive (injury minimisation) measures include eight airbags and a ‘Whiplash injury protection system’ (WIPS).

The EX30 is covered by Volvo’s five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, with the drive battery covered for eight years, both pretty standard for the category. The service interval is two years / 150,000km and the first two visits to the workshop cost $0, so the price is right for the duration of the five-year warranty. 

Read the full 2024 Volvo EX30 review

Volvo EX30 2024: Twin Motor Performance Ultra

Safety Rating
Engine Type 0.0L
Fuel Type Electric
Fuel Efficiency 0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $66,330 - $76,230

Pricing Guides

$59,990
Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Hyundai I30 2024 variant.
LOWEST PRICE
$59,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$69,990

Range and Specs

Vehicle Specs Price*
Single Motor EXT Range Ultra Electric, 1 SPEED AUTOMATIC $64,990
Single Motor Extend Range Plus Electric, 1 SPEED AUTOMATIC $59,990
Twin Motor Performance Ultra Electric, 1 SPEED AUTOMATIC $69,990
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*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
James Cleary
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As a small boy James often sat on a lounge with three shoes in front of him, a ruler between the cushions, and a circular drinks tray in his hands. He would then play ‘drivings’, happily heading to destinations unknown for hours on end. He’s since owned many cars, raced a few, and driven (literally) thousands of them at all points of the globe. He’s steered around and across Australia multiple times, spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas. His time in motoring journalism has included stints at national and international titles including Motor, Wheels and TopGear, and when asked to nominate a career highlight, James says interviewing industry legend Gordon Murray, in the paddock at the 1989 Australian Formula One Grand Prix was amazing, especially as Murray waived away a hovering Ayrton Senna to complete the conversation. As Deputy Editor, James manages everything from sub-editing to back-end content, while creating written and video product reviews, as well as the weekly 'Tools in the Shed' podcast.'
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$59,990
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