# 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.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: Crossover
- Seats: 5
- 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
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/volvo/ex30
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Volvo EX30 worth considering?

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.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 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. | Market or version specific | https://www.volvocars.com/intl/cars/ex30-electric/specifications/ |
| Battery | 51 or 69 kWh | 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. | Market or version specific | https://www.volvocars.com/intl/cars/ex30-electric/specifications/ |
| Rapid charging | 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. | Market or version specific | https://www.volvocars.com/intl/cars/ex30-electric/specifications/ |
| Efficiency | From 17 kWh/100 km | 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. | Market or version specific | https://www.volvocars.com/intl/cars/ex30-electric/specifications/ |

## Independent tests

Summary: 2 of 4 comparable claims hold up; 9 tests from 5 testers; winter range averaged 86% of the official figure; safety 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAF (2025) | Range | 368 km | 472 km WLTP | 78% | Cold-weather result | Volvo 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 | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/volvo-ex30?tab=test |
| NAF (2024) | Range | 375.6 km | 472 km WLTP | 80% | Falls short | Volvo EX30 272 hp Extended Range RWD Plus 2024, 245/40 R20 tyres; NAF summer range test route, Norway; temperatures not stated on the page | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/volvo-ex30?tab=test |
| NAF (2025) | Rapid charging | 28 min 10–80% | 26 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 93% | Cold-weather result | Volvo 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% | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/volvo-ex30?tab=test |
| ADAC (2025-11) | Efficiency | 19.5 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km WLTP | 87% | Close | Volvo 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 | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/volvo/volvo-ex-30/ |
| ADAC (2025-11) | Rapid charging | 29 min 10–80% |  |  |  | Volvo EX30 69 kWh test car (variant not named for the charging test); DC rapid charging, 10–80% | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/volvo/volvo-ex-30/ |
| Edmunds (2026-04) | Range | 279 mi | 261 mi EPA | 107% | Beats the claim | 2026 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 | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-volvo-ex30-single-motor-ev-range-tested.html |
| Edmunds (2026-04) | Range | 256 mi | 253 mi EPA | 101% | Holds up | Volvo 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 | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-volvo-ex30-single-motor-ev-range-tested.html |
| Euro NCAP (2024) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | Volvo EX30 Plus, Single Motor Extended Range (4x2); Euro NCAP 2024 protocols; adult occupant 88%, child occupant 85%, vulnerable road users 79%, safety assist 80% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/volvo/ex30/1098/ |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 4 campaigns |  |  |  | Volvo 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) | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=VOLVO&model=EX30&modelYear=2025 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Volvo EX30", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/volvo/ex30