2025 Volvo EX30

Price Range: $44,900 - $46,600

Below Average

5.1

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2025 Volvo EX30 is a compact and relatively affordable all-electric SUV. We like its quick acceleration and stylish design. However, a cramped rear seat, small cargo area and lackluster tech hold it back from being a true favorite.

#15 out of 15

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Pros

Pro:Impressively quick acceleration
Pro:Easy to park
Pro:Attainable price

Cons

Con:Cramped back seat
Con:Small cargo area
Con:Touchscreen controls can be distracting to use
Con:Less range than most rival SUVs

What’s new

Small entry-level electric SUV
Single-motor or dual-motor configuration
261 miles of maximum range
Kicks off the first EX30 generation

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2025 Volvo EX30 Review

Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

8/25/2025

With the all-new 2025 EX30, Volvo blends its signature Scandinavian design with surprisingly spry acceleration in a relatively affordable electric SUV package. Serving as the entry-level model in Volvo's EV lineup, the EX30 is quite small, with a cramped back seat and limited cargo space. However, what it lacks in outright utility, it makes up for in style, front seat comfort and available Porsche-grade performance. Range estimates vary between 250 and 261 miles, depending on the configuration.

Edmunds spotlight: Thoughtful design details of the new Volvo EX30

The new EX30 might be the most affordable electric Volvo, but it boasts many thoughtful design details to help make living with one more enjoyable. Besides a wide-ranging selection of sustainably sourced natural, renewable and recycled materials, the EX30 features practical storage solutions. They include dedicated smartphone locations, a multipurpose tray on the front floor, and charging cord storage in a compartment under the hood. Ambient lighting inspired by Scandinavian landscapes and a soundbar under the windshield contribute to the mood in the cabin, a one-pedal drive function adds to driver engagement, and an available heat pump makes the SUV more efficient. The EX30 also has a NACS adapter, making it compatible with Tesla Supercharger stations.

Competitors to consider

On price, Volvo undercuts entry-level electric vehicles from its luxury-brand rivals by thousands of dollars. An EX30 Twin Motor Ultra that accelerates to 60 mph in a stunningly quick 3.4 seconds remains a bargain compared to the more costly Audi Q4 E-tron or Genesis GV60. Volvo's value equation also makes the EX30 appealing to people shopping for a larger mainstream EV like a Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6. Will buyers accept the Volvo's smaller dimensions and reduced range compared to those alternatives? Time will tell.

Which EX30 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The point of the Volvo EX30 is to provide an upscale and affordable alternative to other electric vehicles. To take full advantage of that mission, we recommend the Single Motor Extended Range version in the Plus trim level. It's not quite as inexpensive as the single-motor EX30 Core and certainly gives up the serious acceleration available in the EX30 Twin Motor Plus, but its balance of style, features, and attainability makes it appealing.

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Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

Volvo EX30 models

The 2025 Volvo EX30 is a small electric SUV with five-passenger seating and 31.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. It is available as a Single Motor Extended Range model in Core, Plus, and Ultra trim levels or in a Twin Motor configuration in Plus or Ultra trim levels.

Volvo equips the EX30 Single Motor Extended Range with an electric motor (268 horsepower, 253 lb-ft of torque) powering the rear wheels. The range estimates are 257 to 261 miles, depending on the wheel size. The EX30 Twin Motor features two electric motors (422 horsepower, 400 lb-ft of torque), creating an all-wheel-drive system. It provides 250 to 253 miles of range.

Below, you'll find the standard equipment highlights for each version of the EX30.

Core
Volvo offers Core trim only with the EX30 Single Motor Extended Range. It equips the EV with:

18-inch wheels
Automatic high-beam LED headlights
Dynamic approach lighting
Heated exterior mirrors
Digital key capability (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)
12.3-inch center touchscreen display
Google built-in with a complimentary four-year subscription
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Two front USB-C ports
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Volvo equips the EX30 with several standard safety features and driver assist technologies. They include:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the EX30 and the car in front)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the EX30 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Front and rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle ahead of or behind you is about to cross your path)

Plus
This trim level upgrades the EX30 with:

19-inch wheels
Power liftgate
Ambient interior lighting
Panoramic glass roof
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Two USB-C ports for the rear passengers
Wireless smartphone charging
Harman Kardon premium sound system
Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking)

Ultra
If you want all of the extras, the EX30 Ultra delivers, adding:

Power-adjustable front seats
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the EX30 and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

All three trim levels offer an optional Climate package with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. In addition, 20-inch wheels are available with the Plus and Ultra.

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At a Glance:

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