Video Summary
The Volvo EX30 is designed in Sweden, but owned by the Chinese firm Geely.Underneath, it shares some parts with the Smart #1 and Zeeker X.
The interior looks and feels very Volvo in design and execution.
It has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google co-developed software, with Google Maps and Google Assistant.
The infotainment system is crisp and responsive with good resolution graphics.
Buttons and icons on the screen are a bit small and fiddly to hit while driving.
The interior is very minimalist, with only two window switches. To put the rear windows down from the front, a button has to be pressed.
Steering wheel buttons have a physical click feel.
The wheel is only a piece of wobbly, shiny plastic and feels cheap.
There is no start button.
There is no driver display; speed is shown on the infotainment screen.
The interior build quality feels good and solid.
There is plenty of plastic, but not all premium materials.
A moose can fit in the boot.
This EV is rapid.
Two batteries are available: 49kWh or 64kWh.
The smaller LFP battery is less resource-intensive and less susceptible to degradation. The larger battery has more range at 275 miles.
It has standard heat pump.
Charging can be up to 134kW, which is faster than the Kia Niro EV and BYD Atto 3.
The EX30 is a fully electric SUV starting at a competitive starting price.
With a starting price just under £34,000, the price is still fair.
The reviewer calls the Twin Motor Performance models “a hilarious inclusion” in the lineup.
It feels polished and refined on the road.
The ride quality is comfortable, and the steering has good weight.
