USA EV Comparison: Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD vs Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) has a starting price of $36245, while the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $36245
GCC Score 7.1 6.4

Range and Efficiency

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…).

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 261 mi
Range (WLTP) 374 mi 298 mi
Range (GCC) 319 mi 251 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 24.1 kWh/100 mi 25.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.14 mi/kWh 3.92 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.2 7.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) maxes out at 135 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 135 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.3 6.3

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) has more power, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 200 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 268 hp
Motor Torque 402 lb-ft 253 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.1 s 5.1 s
Top Speed 112 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.7 4.4

Dimensions

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…).

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Length 175.9 in 166.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.2 in 80 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 72.4 in
Height 64.2 in 61.2 in
Wheelbase 108.9 in 104.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…), but the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…).

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4608 lb 3858 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15.9 ft3 11.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50.2 ft3 27.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.2 ft3
Towing Capacity 2200 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 5.9
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