Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 is a battery electric family hatchback manufactured by Volvo Cars.^[3] It was revealed on June 7, 2023.^[4][5] The smallest electric Volvo currently on sale, the EX30 is a sister vehicle of the Zeekr X and the Smart #1, which are similar in size and are also developed from Geely's SEA platform.^[6][7]

Volvo EX30
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Production	2023 (to commence)
Assembly	China: Chengdu; Daqing; Taizhou[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Sustainable Experience Architecture 2 (SEA2)
Related	Smart #1 Zeekr X
Powertrain
Electric motor	1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous
Battery	51 kWh LFP or 69 kWh NMC
Electric range	214 mi (344 km) Single Motor 298 mi (480 km) Single Motor Extended Range 286 mi (460 km) Twin Motor Performance [2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length	4,234 mm (166.7 in)
Width	1,836 mm (72.3 in)
Height	1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Curb weight	1,830–1,943 kg (4,034–4,284 lb)

In November 2022, the EX30 was shown in teaser images alongside the Volvo EX90.^[8][9]

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 12.3-inch tablet-style infotainment screen, which is based on Google's system.^[10][11][12]

• Rear view

• Interior

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 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, which is the fastest accelerating Volvo ever made, and the top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).^[11]

Specifications

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.^[11]

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.^[11]