ElectricCrossoverCompact EV
Volvo EX30
Volvo's smallest electric car, a compact crossover offered with a 51 kWh or 69 kWh battery and rear- or four-wheel drive.
Names and versions: Sold as EX30 and EX30 Cross Country; versions named Single Motor, Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance earlier, now P3, P5, P5 Long Range and P8 AWD.
Official range
337–475 kmWLTP
Rapid charging
up to175 kW
10–80% in 27–28 minutes claimed at 175 kW for 69 kWh versions; 26 minutes at 150 kW for 51 kWh versions. Volvo international site.
Official range
337–475 kmWLTP
Market or version specificBattery
51 or 69 kWh
Market or version specificRapid charging
up to175 kW
Market or version specificEfficiency
from17 kWh/100 km
Market or version specificIs the Volvo EX30 worth considering?
Our view. The 69 kWh rear-wheel-drive version is the one to look at: NAF measured 368 to 376 km in Norway and Edmunds beat the EPA figure, against an official 475 km WLTP. Expect roughly a fifth less than the WLTP range in real use, and check which charging speed and recall work apply to the car you are offered.
What independent tests found
- Claims checked
- 2 of 4 hold up
- Winter range
- 86% of official
- Safety
- 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024
- Evidence
- 9 tests from 5 testers
Range
- NAF NAF / Motor El Prix winter range test 2025
368 km vs 472 km WLTP
Cold-weather result · 78% Published referenceVolvo EX30 272 hp Extended Range RWD Ultra 2025, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EV 245/45 R19. −6 to +8 °C, Lunner to Lygna route, Norway; freezing rain and a 45–60 minute stop waiting for lorries to fit chains. 22% below the WLTP figure NAF lists for the test car (GPS-corrected; trip meter showed 370.9 km); NAF's 472 km differs slightly from the 475 km on Volvo's current international site.
- NAF NAF / Motor El Prix summer range test 2024
375.6 km vs 472 km WLTP
Falls short · 80% Published referenceVolvo EX30 272 hp Extended Range RWD Plus 2024, 245/40 R20 tyres. NAF summer range test route, Norway; temperatures not stated on the page. 20.4% below WLTP; only slightly better than the winter result, possibly because the summer car ran on larger 20-inch wheels.
- Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test, 2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range, April 2026
279 mi vs 261 mi EPA
Beats the claim · 107% Published reference2026 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range, 69 kWh, RWD. Edmunds route, 60% city and 40% highway, 40 mph average, climate on auto at 72 °F, US. 6.7% above EPA, with 26.1 kWh/100 mi observed against the EPA's 29; a low-speed mixed route, so motorway range will be lower.
- Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test, Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, April 2026
256 mi vs 253 mi EPA
Holds up · 101% Market or version specificVolvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, 69 kWh, AWD (model year and wheels not stated in the report). Edmunds route, 60% city and 40% highway, 40 mph average, US. Reported in Edmunds' single-motor article as an earlier test; 3 miles over the EPA figure, using roughly 29 kWh/100 mi.
Efficiency
- ADAC ADAC Autotest and Ecotest, Volvo EX30, November 2025
19.5 kWh/100 km vs 17 kWh/100 km WLTP
Close · 87% Published referenceVolvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra, 200 kW, 69 kWh (65 kWh net). ADAC Ecotest cycle: air conditioning on, 200 kg load, includes a motorway section; consumption includes charging losses. ADAC derives a 360 km range from this against 476 km WLTP; the page is dated November 2025 but does not state when the car was tested. The Twin Motor Performance Ultra recorded 19.3 kWh/100 km.
Rapid charging
- NAF NAF / Motor El Prix winter charging test 2025
28 min 10–80% vs 26 min 10–80% manufacturer claim
Cold-weather result · 93% Published referenceVolvo EX30 272 hp Extended Range RWD Ultra 2025 (64.5 kWh net as listed by NAF). Winter, car driven warm for at least two hours and battery preconditioned where possible, 10–80%. Measured 28 min 28 s with a 158 kW peak against the 26 minutes and 153 kW NAF lists for the test car; Volvo now claims 27–28 minutes for 69 kWh versions.
- ADAC ADAC Autotest charging measurement, Volvo EX30, November 2025
29 min 10–80%
Local check neededVolvo EX30 69 kWh test car (variant not named for the charging test). DC rapid charging, 10–80%. 29 minutes with a 157 kW peak and 111 kW average; official figure left out because ADAC does not say which variant was charged.
Safety rating
- Euro NCAP Euro NCAP 2024 rating, Volvo EX30
5 stars
Published referenceVolvo EX30 Plus, Single Motor Extended Range (4x2). Euro NCAP 2024 protocols; adult occupant 88%, child occupant 85%, vulnerable road users 79%, safety assist 80%. Five stars, rating published 4 December 2024; the rating covers the other listed electric variants.
Recalls
- NHTSA NHTSA recall database, Volvo EX30, October 2026
4 campaigns
Published referenceVolvo EX30, US market. Model years 2025 and 2026: 26V001 and 26V103 (traction battery short circuit, 2025 only; 26V103 replaces 26V001), 26V136 (seat belt chime), 26V671 (front head restraint cushion). Four campaign records covering three issues; the battery fire-risk recall applies to 2025 cars only, and the head restraint recall was filed in October 2026.
Measured figures are compared only with an official figure in the same unit and test basis; the bar’s tick marks 100% of the claim. Winter results are shown, not judged. How the evidence check works.
How far can it go?
The published reference is 337–475 km. WLTP combined, Volvo international site: 337 km for P3/P5 (51 kWh), 475 km for P3/P5 Long Range (69 kWh), 450 km for P8 AWD. US EPA: 261 miles for the 2026 Single Motor Extended Range. Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.
Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–1000 km scale
- Volvo EX30 337–475 km
- Audi Q4 e-tron 375–563 km
- Audi Q6 e-tron 598–641 km
- BMW i4 386–600 km
- BMW iX1 434–516 km
- BYD Atto 2 312–430 km
- BYD Atto 3 Up to 420 km
- BYD Dolphin Surf 220–322 km
- BYD Seal 460–570 km
- BYD Sealion 7 456–502 km
- Cadillac Lyriq 285–326 miles
- Chevrolet Equinox EV 288–319 miles
- Citroën ë-C3 Up to 202 miles
- Ford Mustang Mach-E 240–320 miles
- Hyundai Inster 327–370 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Up to 570 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 521–680 km
- Hyundai Kona Electric 380–510 km
- Kia EV3 Up to 605 km
- Kia EV5 505–530 km
- Kia EV6 Up to 582 km
- Kia EV9 Up to 563 km
- Leapmotor C10 420–510 km
- Lucid Air 372–512 miles
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Up to 792 km
- MG MG4 EV Up to 545 km
- Nissan Leaf 451–623 km
- Peugeot E-3008 Up to 435 miles
- Polestar 2 568–659 km
- Polestar 4 590–620 km
- Renault 5 E-Tech Up to 430 km
- Renault Scenic E-Tech Up to 642 km
- Rivian R1S 258–410 miles
- Škoda Elroq 408–577 km
- Škoda Enyaq 428–584 km
- Tesla Model 3 Up to 750 km
- Tesla Model Y Up to 622 km
- Toyota bZ4X 444–569 km
- Volkswagen ID.3 Up to 630 km
- Volkswagen ID.4 Up to 574 km
- Volkswagen ID.7 Up to 709 km
- Xiaomi SU7 720–902 km
Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.
How quickly does it charge?
The highest published DC figure is Up to 175 kW. 10–80% in 27–28 minutes claimed at 175 kW for 69 kWh versions; 26 minutes at 150 kW for 51 kWh versions. Volvo international site.. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.
Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.
What to check before buying
- Who is it for?
- Drivers who want a small, quick electric car for town and regional driving, with a rear seat and boot that suit occasional rather than daily family use.
- What needs checking?
- Version names and charging figures have changed: earlier cars were listed at 134–153 kW peak, the current site says 150–175 kW. In the US, check whether 2025–2026 cars have had the battery, seat belt chime and head restraint recall work done.
- What is the evidence?
- Official WLTP and EPA figures, NAF winter and summer range tests, a NAF charging test, ADAC Ecotest, Edmunds range tests, Euro NCAP and the NHTSA recall database.
Evidence record
4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.
| Figure | Value | Condition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 337–475 km | Market or version specific WLTP combined, Volvo international site: 337 km for P3/P5 (51 kWh), 475 km for P3/P5 Long Range (69 kWh), 450 km for P8 AWD. US EPA: 261 miles for the 2026 Single Motor Extended Range. | Official manufacturer specifications (international) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Battery | 51 or 69 kWh | Market or version specific Nominal capacity as stated by Volvo; 51 kWh for P3 and P5, 69 kWh for Long Range and P8 AWD. Volvo does not state usable capacity on this page. | Official manufacturer specifications (international) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Rapid charging | Up to 175 kW | Market or version specific 10–80% in 27–28 minutes claimed at 175 kW for 69 kWh versions; 26 minutes at 150 kW for 51 kWh versions. Volvo international site. | Official manufacturer specifications (international) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Efficiency | From 17 kWh/100 km | Market or version specific WLTP combined: 17.0 kWh/100 km for P3/P5 Long Range, 17.1 for 51 kWh versions, 17.5 for P8 AWD. US EPA: 29 kWh/100 mi for the 2026 Single Motor Extended Range. | Official manufacturer specifications (international) Checked 18 October 2026 |