BEFORE the top of the 12 months, and for lower than $60K, electrical automobile patrons will be capable of buy a premium, pure electrical Volvo product following the introduction of the brand new EX30 small SUV.
Three variants can be found beginning with the EX30 Single Motor Prolonged Plus from $59,990 plus on-road prices, transferring as much as the EX30 Single Motor Prolonged Extremely from $64,990 +ORCs and topping out with the EX30 Twin Efficiency Extremely from $69,990 +ORCs.
Although a contact smaller, they occupy the identical Small SUV section as Volvo’s soon-to-be-upgraded C40 and XC40 Recharge SUVs that promote from $76,990 and $78,990 respectively +ORCs.
On prime of that could be a plethora of alternate options from all factors of the compass together with Tesla’s Mannequin Y from $69,300, Hyundai’s soon-to-be-updated Kona EV (current mannequin from $54,500), BMW’s iX1 from $84,900, Kia Niro EV from $64,450, the Lexus UX300e from $74,000, Mazda MX30E from $66,010 all plus on roads and the MGZS Lengthy Vary from $55,990 drive-away.
There are additionally a number of hybrid and plug in hybrids in the identical area. Volvo factors to the brand new Mini electrical and Cupra Born as potential competitors.
All that apart, the EX30 is Volvo’s smallest electrical SUV which the corporate says additionally boasts the smallest carbon footprint of any Volvo produced to this point. In-built China, it combines “the perfect components of Volvo’s distinctive Scandinavian ‘front room’ design”, with “trade main” security options, the newest Apple CarPlay and voice-activated Google functionalities as customary.
The EX30 is one other hyperlink within the chain of Volvos dedication to supply electrical solely vehicles by 2030 and utilises high-voltage 400V lithium-ion battery that Volvo says makes the EX30 “optimised for vary, consolation, security, and flexibility”.
All three domestically out there variants run the identical 69kWh battery with the only motor within the Prolonged duo good for a hearty 200kW and 343Nm whereas the dual motors within the Efficiency AWD having a most output of 315kW and 543Nm.
These numbers imply the only engine rear wheel drive fashions can clock a 0-100km/h dash in 5.5 seconds and the AWD dually does it in a speedy 3.6 seconds.
The opposite facet of the equation, vary, sees the only motor drivetrain with as much as 480km from a cost with the dual motor rated at as much as 460km (world WLTP figures).
Utilizing excessive output DC charging, each powertrains are able to charging from 10 to 80 per cent in roughly half-hour.
Underlining the EX30’s inexperienced credentials is the corporate’s declare that it’s “essentially the most sustainable Volvo mannequin ever produced with a leather-free inside that comes with recycled and renewable supplies corresponding to flax, wool and denim upholstery created from the waste fibres of the denim recycling course of”.
A characteristic of the diminutive “Viking” is the minimalist sprint with a single central 12.3-inch pill display via which most in-car controls are activated, and most info supplied… similar to a Tesla.
Although fairly arresting to have a look at the EX30’s traces are accentuated by a number of 5 color choices together with a contrasting Onyx Black metallic roof that enhances the high-gloss black exterior particulars. Different colors are a Moss Yellow, Cloud Blue, Vapour Gray and Crystal White.
The face of EX30 options Volvo’s now signature “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlights equally dramatic taillights.
The EX30 comes with a big mounted panoramic glass roof and a Soundbar speaker as customary full with built-in tweeters, mid-range audio system and a woofer all in a full-dash-width audio unit.
Over the air replace functionality to utilise the newest software program is supplied together with ergonomically designed seats which can be measurement optimised to supply extra inside area.
Passengers are additionally protected by an inside air high quality cabin filtration system that shuts out hazardous gases and particles.
Close to Subject Communication (NFC) expertise activated via a digital key provides the motive force full entry to the automobile by way of a smartphone.
“We’re proud to introduce the EX30 to Australia which embodies Volvo’s distinctive Scandinavian design values, superior security, legendary consolation and cutting-edge tech in a smaller format,” stated Volvo Automotive Australia managing director, Stephen Connor.
“With the EX30 we enter a brand new, rising section – the small, totally electrical luxurious SUV. The EX30 presents a robust worth proposition to a brand new viewers within the Australian automobile market which is more and more embracing EVs.
“The EX30 will additional drive our accelerated Australian technique of being an all-electric automobile firm by 2026.
Although not but ANCAP rated, the Volvo EX30 comes outfitted with a set of energetic and passive security gear together with the newest driver help expertise.
2023 Volvo EX30 pricing*:
Single Motor Prolonged Plus (a) | $59,990 |
Single Motor Prolonged Extremely (a) | $64,990 |
Twin Efficiency Extremely (a) | $69,990 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
