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The 2025 EX30 offers a compelling mix of luxury and innovation, featuring a minimalist interior, sustainable materials, and impressive specifications, all at a competitive price point.

Volvo’s EX30 isn’t just shrinking dimensions, it’s rethinking premium electric mobility from the ground up. By stripping away excess while doubling down on Scandinavian design and cutting-edge tech, this compact SUV challenges the notion that luxury must come in a large package. But does its minimalist approach sacrifice too much, or is this the smartest small EV on the market?

Introduction to the Volvo EX30

The EX30 debuted in 2023, launching in Europe and later arriving in the U.S. by late 2024. Since then, it’s become a European best-seller with over 100,000 units sold in its first year alone. What’s behind the success of this compact Swedish EV that’s winning over so many European drivers?

One of the first things you’ll notice about the EX30 is its acceleration. The Twin Motor Performance trim sprints to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, making it one of the quickest small luxury electric SUVs available. The EX30 also excels in tech: it offers advanced safety and driver assistance systems, a built-in Google infotainment experience, and even an optional 22 kW charger for quicker home charging. And as expected from Volvo, the EX30 delivers premium ride comfort, even without air suspension, it rides better than competitors like the Hyundai Kona Electric or Smart #1.

With the EX30’s appeal now clear, let’s take a closer look at every trim level to understand the key differences in pricing and performance.

Comparing All Volvo EX30 Trims

With the main features of Volvo’s compact electric SUV in mind, it’s time to explore the trim differences and where they’re currently offered:

Volvo EX30 Single Motor

Availability: Europe

Price (New): From €38.490

Despite being the entry-level trim of the EX30 lineup, the Single Motor trim delivers impressive performance for everyday driving. With a WLTP range of 344 km (214 miles), it’s great for city commuting, and its 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time (around 5.5 seconds to 60 mph) outpaces many rivals’ base trims in the compact luxury SUV segment.

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Availability: Europe

Price (New): From €44.990

The top single-motor trim offers the best range in the entire EX30 lineup—up to 480 km (298 miles) according to the WLTP cycle. Surprisingly, Volvo made this version nearly half a second quicker to 60 mph than the standard Single Motor trim, even though both share the same power output. Volvo’s magic at work, isn’t it?

Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance

Availability: Europe, USA

Price (New): From €51.890/$46.195

Looking for the quickest EX30? The Twin Motor Performance trim delivers with a blistering 0–60 mph time of just 3.6 seconds (around 3.4 seconds in real-world conditions) and an all-wheel-drive setup. However, that added front motor comes with a slight trade-off: this version offers a WLTP-estimated range of 460 km (286 miles), which is 20 km (12 miles) less than what you get with the Single Motor

Extended Range trim.

Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Availability: Europe, USA

Price (New): From €57.290/$TBA

This year introduced the new EX30 Cross Country trim, built with off-road capability in mind. While it shares the same technical specs as the Twin Motor Performance model, it stands out with increased ground clearance, unique styling, and an optional roof rack. But it’s not just about looks—this top-tier trim also includes a powerful 22 kW on-board charger as standard in Europe, delivering faster charging than the standard 11 kW unit.

Conclusion

The Volvo EX30 proves itself a strong option among compact electric SUVs. It has already topped sales charts in Europe and is now available in the US. With a mix of competitive pricing, reliable specs, and class-leading perks, such as rapid acceleration and the available 22 kW on-board charger, it’s a compelling choice. We hope this guide helped you get to know the EX30 better and pick the trim that fits your lifestyle.