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Volvo EX30 (2023 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

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Summary

The Volvo EX30 is a small all-electric SUV/crossover that launched in the UK around the end of 2023, and arrived to consistent praise and acclaim from the British motoring media.

Already the winner of three separate ‘Car of the Year’ titles from British outlets, the Volvo EX30 has been widely commended for its stylish looks, its premium-feel interior, its comfortable ride quality and its competitive price tag.

“It’s absolutely brilliant”, says the Carwow team. “There aren’t many electric cars that even get close to the Volvo EX30’s comfort, especially at this low price.” What Car?‘s Doug Revolta adds that the compact crossover is “excellent on the road, rapid, and well-finished inside.”

That said, the EX30 does come with a large practicality flaw that all reviewers mention, and some modify their review scores as a result. Volvo has opted to not install any physical buttons that are not required by law, and thus practically all of the cabin controls run through the central touchscreen.

As a result, Autocar‘s Matt Prior struggles to recommend the Volvo, as the lack of physical controls makes the car “frustrating to use well beyond the point of annoyance”, which he says is disappointing considering that this is otherwise a strong family car package.

Top Gear’s Paul Horrell mirrors this complaint, while also explaining that the EX30 is cramped in the rear. “The Volvo EX30 is a likeable and admirable car, unless you’re sat in the back of it or lost in the labyrinth that is the screen.”

As of January 2024, the Volvo EX30 holds an Expert Rating score of A (70%), based on 16 reviews published by the UK motoring media as well as limited running cost data. This is a brand-new model, however, so this rating could fluctuate up or down by a few points as more reviews, safety data and running costs are published in the coming months.

EX30 highlights

  • Comfortable and balanced driving experience
  • Good value-for-money
  • Impressive performance considering price
  • Upmarket, tech-laden interior

EX30 lowlights

  • Tight rear seats and small boot
  • Entry-level battery range beaten by rivals
  • Alternatives are more battery efficient
  • All cabin controls run through a touchscreen

Key specifications

Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines:
electric, battery-powered
Price:
From £33,795 on-road

Launched: Winter 2023/24
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of January 2024, the Volvo EX30 has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 2024, the Volvo EX30 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. Being an electric car, the EX30 produces no tailpipe emissions so is likely to score very highly when Green NCAP does test it.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of January 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Volvo EX30 to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the EX30, we’ll publish the score here.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery range Average Score Variation Score
EV models 276 miles B 213 – 298 miles A – B

No data yet

As of January 2024, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Volvo EX30. We do know that the average battery range across all the EX30 variants is just under 280 miles, according to the official UK/EU government lab test figures. In real-world driving, that’s more likely to be no more than about 250- miles.

We’ll have more running cost data soon, so keep checking back for the latest updates.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Volvo EX30 has received.

2023

  • Carwow AwardsCar of the Year + Urban Living Award
  • Electifying.com AwardsCar of the Year + Best Small Family Car
  • News UK Motor Awards – Best Small SUV/Crossover
  • The Sun Motoring AwardsCar of the Year + Best Small SUV/Crossover

Similar cars

If you’re looking at the Volvo EX30, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

Audi Q4 e-tron | Citroën ë-C4 | DS 3 E-Tense | Honda e:Ny1 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Hyunda Kona Electric | Jeep Avenger | Kia Niro EV | Kia EV6 | Kia Soul EV | Mazda MX-30 | MG ZS EV | Nissan Leaf | Peugeot e-2008 | Renault Mégane E-Tech | Vauxhall Mokka Electric | Volkswagen ID.4 | Volvo XC40 Recharge

More news, reviews and information about the Volvo EX30 at The Car Expert


Compact all-electric Volvo EX30 now on sale

Compact all-electric Volvo EX30 now on sale

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