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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Volvo EX30

| image = Volvo EX30 1X7A2476IMG 8923.jpg

| caption =

| manufacturer = [[Volvo Cars]]

| aka =

| production = 2023–present

| model_years = {{ubl

| model_years = 2024 (Europe),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Volvo EX30 review |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/ex30 |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref> 2025 (North America)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-06 |title=2025 Volvo EX30: Proletarian Performer |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a45723828/2025-volvo-ex30-drive/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}</ref>

|2024 (Europe)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Volvo EX30 review |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/ex30 |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>

| model_years = 2024 (Europe),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Volvo EX30 review |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/ex30 |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref> 2025 (North America)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-06 |title=2025 Volvo EX30: Proletarian Performer |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a45723828/2025-volvo-ex30-drive/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}</ref>

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| China: [[Zhangjiakou]] (Zhangjiakou Volvo Motor Company) / [[Chengdu]] ({{abbr|ZAMC|Zhongjia Automobile Manufacturing (Chengdu)}}; Final Assembly)<!--, from 2023<ref name="ex30e">{{Cite web |title=New Volvo EX30 electric crossover to be built in Europe |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volvo-ex30 |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>

| Belgium: [[Ghent]], from 2025 ([[Volvo Car Gent|VCG]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Volvo to expand e-SUV production to Ghent plant |url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/volvo-to-expand-ex30-e-suv-production-to-ghent-plant-117490 |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=Autocar Professional |language=en}}</ref>-->

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| {{cvt|298|mi|0}} Single Motor Extended Range

| {{cvt|286|mi|0}} Twin Motor Performance

}}<ref>{{Cite web |lastauthor=<!--writer(s) |first=at volvo cars; no by-line--> |title=Volvo EX30 |url=https://www.volvocars.com/mt/cars/ex30-electric/specifications/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |language=en}}</ref>

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| wheelbase = {{cvt|2650|mm|in|1}}

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The EX30 was revealed on June 7, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pappas |first=Thanos |date=January 23, 2023 |title=Volvo CEO Confirms EX30 Small Electric SUV Debut For This June |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/01/23/volvo-ceo-confirms-ex30-small-electric-suv-debut-for-this-june/ |access-date= |website=Car Scoops}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Volvo EX30 to be designed with focus on subscriptions |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volvo-ex30-be-designed-focus-subscriptions |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref> It is {{cvt|4233|mm|in|1}} long with a {{cvt|2650|mm|in|1}} wheelbase, creating short [[Overhang (vehicles)|overhangs]] on the front and rear. It has a ground clearance of {{cvt|177|mm|in|1}} unladen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-07 |title=2025 Volvo EX30 Is a Tiny Electric SUV That Exemplifies the EV Ethos |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44099670/2025-volvo-ex30-revealed/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}</ref> With a {{cvt|0-100|km/h|mph}} figure of 3.4 seconds, the EX30 Twin Motor Performance variant is the fastest accelerating Volvo ever made.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2025 Volvo EX30 revealed: quick, cute EV at $36K |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2023/06/07/2025-volvo-ex30-revealed-quick-and-cute-275-mile-ev-range-36000-price/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Autoblog |language=en}}</ref>

According to Volvo, the model has the smallest lifetime [[carbon footprint]] of any Volvo model to date at {{convert|30|t|lb|-3|abbr=out}} over {{convertcvt|200000|km|mi|-3|abbr=on}} miles of driving for both production and operation. It has been achieved in part through a body that contains 25% recycled [[aluminium]], 17% recycled steel and 17% recycled plastic. Being an entry-level model, the company expects around three-quarters of EX30 buyers will be new to the brand.<ref name=":1EX30arrives">{{Cite web |title=New Volvo EX30 arrives at £33,795 with up to 298 miles of range |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-volvo-ex30-arrives-%C2%A333795-298-miles-range |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>

The vehicle comes with wireless phone charging and [[USB-C]] ports in the cabin, as well as a 12-volt power outlet. It also comes with a vertically mounted 12.3-inch tablet-style infotainment screen, which is based on [[Google]]'s system.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UV |first=Ahir |date=2023-06-09 |title=The All-New Volvo EX30: A Compact Electric SUV And Quickest Volvo SUV |url=https://www.evnationnews.com/the-all-new-volvo-ex30-a-compact-electric-suv/ |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=EV Nation News |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0VolvoCarsEX30" /> It is compatible with [[Apple Car Play]] and [[Android Auto]].<ref name="ex30e">{{Cite web |title=New Volvo EX30 electric crossover to be built in Europe |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volvo-ex30 |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref> The EX30's rivals include the [[Jeep Avenger EV]], and [[Kia Niro EV]], [[Renault Megane E-Tech]] and the [[BYD Atto 3]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Volvo EX30 review |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/ex30 |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>

While the model is currently produced in China, the EX30 will be produced at Volvo's existing factory in [[Ghent]], Belgium from 2025 to increase its global production output in line with the company's plan to produce cars closer to its market.<ref name=":1EX30arrives" />

<gallery widths="200" heights="130"> Rivals to the EX30 include the [[Jeep Avenger]] and the [[Smart #1]].

File:Volvo EX30 AutoIMG Zuerich 2023 1X7A09548920.jpg|Rear view

File:Volvo EX30 dashGIMS 2024 1X7A2427.jpg|Interior

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== Powertrain ==

The EX30 is available as rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with an electric motor on each axle. The fastest version of the EX30 reaches 0 to 100&nbsp;km/h (0 to 62&nbsp;mph) in 3.6 &nbsp;seconds, and has a top speed of 180&nbsp;km/h (112&nbsp;mph).<ref name=":0VolvoCarsEX30">{{Cite web |title=EX30 |url=https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/ex30-electric/features/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=Volvo Car Corporation}}</ref>

===Specifications===

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! Power

! Torque

! {{convertcvt|0|–|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}

! Top speed

! Drive

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|'''Single Motor'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.auto-data.net/en/volvo-ex30-51-kwh-272hp-single-motor-48822|title=2023 Volvo EX30 51 kWh (272 Hp) Single Motor|publisher=Auto-Data.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Volvo EX30 |url=https://www.volvocars.com/mt/cars/ex30-electric/specifications/|title=Volvo EX30}}</ref>

| rowspan=3 | 2023 – present

| [[Lithium iron phosphate]]

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| {{cvt|322|km}}

| rowspan=2 | {{cvt|272|hp|kW PS}}

| rowspan=2 | {{convertcvt|343|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}}

| 6.0 s

| rowspan=3 | {{convertcvt|180|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}

| rowspan=2 | [[Rear-wheel drive|RWD]]

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| {{cvt|427|km}}

| {{cvt|428|hp|kW PS}}

| {{convertcvt|543|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}}

| 3.6 s

| [[All-wheel drive|AWD]]

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== Trim levels ==

In Europe, two trim levels are offered from launch. '''Plus''' models come with automatic [[LED headlights]], [[adaptive cruise control]], two-zone climate control and heated front seats. '''Ultra''' models receive additional equipment, such as a [[360 degree camera]], park pilot assist, 20 inch wheels and a [[panoramic sunroof]]. The '''Cross Country''' is off-road styled, and has raised ground clearance, which as yet does not have a confirmed release date. A cheaper model called '''Core''', will be released on an unspecified date.<ref name="ex30e">{{Cite web |title=New Volvo EX30 electric crossover to be built in Europe |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volvo-ex30 |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>

In Europe, two trim levels are offered from launch. '''Plus''' models come with automatic [[LED headlights]], [[adaptive cruise control]], two-zone climate control and heated front seats. '''Ultra''' models receive additional equipment, such as a [[360 degree camera]], park pilot assist, 20 inch wheels and a [[panoramic sunroof]]. The '''Cross Country''' is off-road styled, and has raised ground clearance, which as yet does not have a confirmed release date. A cheaper model called '''Core''', will be released on an unspecified date.<ref name="ex30e">{{Cite web |title=New Volvo EX30 electric crossover to be built in Europe |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volvo-ex30 |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>

== Safety ==

Park Pilot Assist finds available parking spaces, displays them on the center display for the driver to select, and maneuvers the vehicle into the space. The EX30 uses rear radars to detect cyclists and scooters approaching from behind and will sound an alert if an occupant tries to open a door. During highway driving, Pilot Assist will change lanes, maintain a safe distance from adjacent vehicles while passing, and adapt the vehicle's speed to maintain its distance from the vehicle directly in front. It will prompt the driver to steer and escalate warnings if it detects an unresponsive driver. No response will make the car come to a complete stop. Collision avoidance systems help avoid or mitigate collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. It will send audio and visual alerts and brake pulse warnings when a collision risk is detected. If a collision is imminent or the car turns into the path of an oncoming vehicle at an intersection, the car will brake automatically. In some situations, it will steer the car to avoid a collision.<ref name=":0VolvoCarsEX30" />

An infrared sensor on the steering column tracks the driver's eye and head movements, including how fast or slow they blink and how often. This, along with a front-facing camera watching the road to detect erratic driving and a sensor monitoring the steering wheel can detect distracted or drowsy drivers and the car will prompt the driver saying it's time to focus or take a break.<ref name=":0VolvoCarsEX30" />

== Sustainable materials ==

Volvo EX30 uses various recycled metals across the car, including steel and aluminium. Several recycled and renewable materials are used to upholster the seats, dashboard and doors, including old denim, flax and a wool blend that also contains appx 70% recycled polyester.<ref>{{cite web | last=Shaw | first=Kristin | title=Volvo’sVolvo's new EV could include recycled blue jeans, pine resin, or flax | website=Popular Science | date=2023-11-06 | url=https://www.popsci.com/technology/volvo-ex30-materials/ | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Brook-Jones | first=Callum | title=Volvo uses renewable and recycled materials to reduce EX30 SUV’sSUV's environmental impact | website=Automotive Interiors World | date=2023-05-25 | url=https://www.automotiveinteriorsworld.com/news/sustainability/volvo-uses-vast-array-of-renewable-and-recycled-materials-to-greatly-reduce-the-ex30-suvs-environmental-impact.html | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref> Around one fifth of the plastics are recycled.<ref>{{cite web | title=New Volvo EX30 wants to lead in sustainability | website=Fleet Europe | date=2023-06-08 | url=https://www.fleeteurope.com/en/new-energies/europe/features/new-volvo-ex30-wants-lead-sustainability?t%5B0%5D=Volvo&t%5B1%5D=Sustainability&t%5B2%5D=OEM&curl=1 | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

The Volvo EX30 has the smallest carbon footprint of any electric Volvo to date, less than half of the petrol [[XC40]].<ref>{{cite web | lastauthor=|<!--Online first=|Bureau writer(s)--> |title=Volvo EX30 has lowest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo car to date | website=Economic Times | date=2024-03-15 | url=https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/volvo-ex30-has-lowest-carbon-footprint-of-any-fully-electric-volvo-car-to-date/108516971 | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | lastauthor=|<!--Express first=Drives |Desk writer(s)--> |title=India bound Volvo EX30 has lowest carbon footprint– launch in 2025 | website=Financialexpress | date=2024-03-17 | url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/india-bound-volvo-ex30-has-lowest-carbon-footprint-launch-in-2025/3427619/ | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

== Awards ==

* [[Carwow]] Car of the Year 2024.<ref>{{cite web | lastauthor=|<!--carwow first=|staff--> |title=Volvo EX30 crowned 2024 Carwow Car of the Year | website=carwow.co.uk | date=2023-12-05 | url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/7335/carwow-awards-2024 | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

* Electrifying.com Car of the Year 2024.<ref>{{cite web | lastauthor=Motors<!--Lloyd |Motor first=LloydGroup |writer(s); no by-line--> |title=Volvo EX30 wins Electrifying.com’scom's Car of the Year | website=Lloyd Motor Group | date=2024-04-13 | url=https://www.lloydmotorgroup.com/News/Volvo-EX30-wins-Electrifying-com-s-Car-of-the-Year/2172 | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

* [[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]] Eco Warrior of the Year 2023.<ref>{{cite web | author=<!--The EV Report |writer(s); no by-line--> |title=EX30: Volvo's Greenest Electric Vehicle Yet | website=The EV Report | date=2024-03-15 | url=https://theevreport.com/ex30-volvos-greenest-electric-vehicle-yet | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

* {{ill|Autosprint|it}} best city car 2024.<ref>{{cite web | title=Volvo: The EX30 is Best City Car 2024 | website=AutoSprintCH | date=2024-03-29 | url=https://www.autosprint.ch/en/aktuell/volvo-der-ex30-ist-bestes-stadtauto-2024/ | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

* {{ill|Auto Gids|nl}} Best electric city car 2023.<ref>{{cite web | last=Daffe | first=Xavier | title=AutoGids Best Car Awards 2023: de winnaars | website=AutoGids | date=2023-12-05 | url=https://www.autogids.be/autonieuws/titels-en-records/autogids-best-car-awards-2023-winnaars.html | language=nl | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

* [[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]] Car of the Year 2023.<ref>{{cite web | last=Darcy | first=Libby | title=Sunday Times and Sun name their Cars of the Year | website=News UK | date=2023-10-06 | url=https://www.news.co.uk/latest-news/the-sunday-times-and-the-sun-name-their-cars-of-the-year/ | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

* [[Popular Science]] Best of What's New 2023.<ref>{{cite web | author=<!--The EV Report |writer(s); no by-line--> |title=Volvo EX30: 2023's Innovative Electric SUV | website=The EV Report | date=2023-11-30 | url=https://theevreport.com/volvo-ex30-2023s-innovative-electric-suv | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

* [[The Sunday Times]] Small SUV of the Year award.<ref>{{cite web | last=Middleton | first=Natalie | title=Volvo to bring EX30 small electric SUV to Great British Fleet Event | website=Fleet World | date=2024-04-12 | url=https://fleetworld.co.uk/volvo-to-bring-ex30-small-electric-suv-to-great-british-fleet-event/ | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

* World Urban Car 2024 by [[World Car Awards]].<ref>{{cite web | title=The fully electric Volvo EX30 named 2024 World Urban Car | website=Volvo Cars Global Media Newsroom | date=2024-03-27 | url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/325577/the-fully-electric-volvo-ex30-named-2024-world-urban-car | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>

<!--* And others.<ref>{{cite web | title=Models | website=Volvo Cars Global Media Newsroom | url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/models/ex30/2024/awards | access-date=2024-04-13}}</ref>-->

==References==

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