I Got Hands On With Volvo's Sexy New EX30, Volvo's Most Affordable New EV

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On sale on 2024 as the 2025 Volvo EXC30, the new entry level Volvo has a lot going on. It'll be one of the fastest Volvo models even in base trim. 268 HP RWD will be standard with a 5.1 second 0-60 run while the dual motor model drops that down to 3.4 seconds thanks to a whopping 422 ponies. The interior is Scandinavian Chic with a focus on sustainability, recyclability and low emissions. Volvo says in fact that the EX30 will have the lowest carbon footprint of any model they have ever produced. More interesting? The base price seems oddly low. It'll be about $35,000 starting or about $36,500 after destination. That's less than a 2023 Lexus UX hybrid and significantly less than a Genesis GV60. Mercedes EQB? Way, way more expensive. Clearly there are tradeoffs, like only one set of window switches and only a central LCD, but I think I could live with that...
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@richardguo1892 Год назад

I owned a BMW i3 before, and EX30 definitely feels like the spirtual successor of i3 and at a far more attractive price.

@DanielRomero Год назад

100%! Shame BMW gave up on the form factor, i3 was/is fantastic.

@nc3826 Год назад

i3 was the antithesis of the EX30. Everything about the i3 was much more complex and costly.

@mavissmith3 9 месяцев назад

Same

@gatewaypark1 Год назад

More reviewers need to call out manufacturers for not using amber turn signals

@ElroyMcDuff Год назад

Agreed. I wish they'd make it mandatory for the DRL to go out on whichever side the turn signal is blinking. I think they're more visible to others when they don't have to compete with a DRL. I'm not sure if that would be such a great thing at night though. 😋

@sprockkets Год назад

@@ElroyMcDuff That's already the current law.

@ElroyMcDuff Год назад

@@sprockkets That's not how it works on my 2021.

@sprockkets Год назад

@@ElroyMcDuff Just about every vehicle with DRL LED lights will shut off and then do just the amber. I did see a 2023 or very new GMC Sierra not do it. The law simply states that if your DRL is brighter than the signal, it has to turn off. But that amber light was very bright so they probably did it that way.

@ElroyMcDuff Год назад

@@sprockkets It does seem to be pretty common but it's not 100% mandatory, that's all I was getting at. The turn signal is MUCH more visible when it doesn't have to compete with another light. I agree with Alex re: amber turn signals in the rear. I think they're move visible when they're not just flashing the same color as the brake lights.

@Rson594 Год назад

Volvo needs to let people use the cameras for a dashcam. It’s a 2024 model let’s goooo

@davidtay3373 Год назад

I wished Volvo had included at least a small instrument display on the driver's side (e.g. similar to VW's ID.4 instrument display) instead of following Tesla with the single large touchscreen on the middle console. Are the buttons on the steering wheel capacitive as well? Backlighted? The EX30, as I understand, is a twin and shares the same platform to the Zeekr X and the Zeekr X does have a driver's instrument cluster.

@nc3826 Год назад

There's an aftermarket for add-on Tesla driver instrument panels. I'm guessing the same thing will happen for the EX30?

@coolh12 Год назад

Same. They included one in the EX90 why not put it on EX30 aswell. Atleast give it as an addon you can buy.

@joshc6493 Год назад

You should definitely get it. Would love to see a long term review from you.

@LuisUrbieta Год назад

Well, if this is a prototype, why can't Volvo set their specs in stone at launge?

@bradcomis1066 Год назад

As an industrial design I'm a big fan of this interior. The exterior is great too. The proportions are a bit stout to be sure, but that can't be avoided in the 2020's. This could be my first EV. Very appealing size, price and design. Also, the wool seats are awesome. Mini did wool seats for a while and they were amazing.

@smtry6541 Год назад

how about controlling the AC using the touchscreen? isn't it inefficient, distracting, and could be dangerous. curious the designer's thinking on this. Thanks

@jeffs6090 Год назад

@@smtry6541not a problem at all! Everyone says those things, I think only because every reviewer always comments about it. Living with it everyday is no problem whatsoever.

@sprockkets Год назад

It's basically the Tesla look but without the BS air vents, and actually looks good.

@adrianguggisberg3656 Год назад

⁠@@smtry6541 It's a Chinese car, but it was designed and kitted out by Volvo in Sweden. I trust you'll not have to mess with it more than two, three times a year if set to auto. So not really an issue. In fact, I have an Ioniq 5 which has a bunch of buttons and separate AC controls. They are somewhat useful, but tbh I rarely use them. The car does almost everything by itself, lights, wipers, AC, seat heater/ventilation, heated steering wheel, everything. And it does it well. On the motorway it even accelerates/decelerates if the speed limit changes, it keeps save distance, brakes, even steers itself. The few things I want or need to do myself can be done from buttons on the steering wheel. Car reviewers always mess about in the infotainment. In reality you sit in a car like this for halve a day to set everything up when you first get the car, then fine-tune a bit for the first two, three weeks and after that you're done, if the system is any good. I get in my car, put it into Drive, done. If I want to navigate somewhere I push a button on the steering wheel and tell it "navigate to XY," done. It even plans the charging stops if need be. Cars have gotten really good, EVs in particular.

@bradcomis1066 Год назад

@@smtry6541 Definitely correct on all counts there. I'd suspect the bean counters had a bit of hand in that one. Cheaper to not have knobs.

@jaysuthers435 Год назад

As a 2020 Bolt owner, I pre-ordered the EX30 because Chevrolet was discontinuing the Bolt. Now that they've announced a reintroduction of the Bolt, I may reconsider my pre-order. I'll keep it for now until we see the timetable, features, design, and pricing of the Bolt. I'm happy to keep my current Bolt another year. Despite its slow DCFC charge curve, it's still a terrific EV.

@cadude145 Год назад

It may just be me, however, they are turning the plant that make the bolt into a Chevrolet Silverado production . I would not look for a new Bolt in under three years minimum. It's ironic as it is the only electric car they currently build at any type of scale.

@Aves_1 Год назад

I never thought volvo would be the company to deliver a quality EV below 40k. I always associated volvos with higher costs

@theMLBfan Год назад

They are higher cost. The only reason this model is somewhat affordable is because of it's size. It's tiny. The EV version of their XC90, for example, will be crazy expensive.

@LifeAfterLosing Год назад

That’s what happens when it’s owned by a Chinese company. There could be lots of cheap EV’s in the states if they were manufactured in China. But, I’m not a fan of filling China’s coffers as things are now, so they can keep them.

@4literv6 Год назад

@@theMLBfan exactly this is a b segment compact cuv.

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

I doubt you'll be able to get the base model, however. I would look more in the low to mid 40s range for most of the EX30s sold in the USA.

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

@@LifeAfterLosing A lot of people put things on Geely regarding Volvo that aren't really correct. Volvo has had other relatively inexpensive cars available in the USA, like the C30. The C30 was developed when Volvo was owned by Ford. It's more Volvo is an acquired brand of a bigger company and they can share costs but that company could be German or Stellantis (French/Italian) and Volvo still would be able to come out with this car. Overall, Volvos are getting considerably more expensive. Bigger Volvos are going up in price.

@larryaugsburger8452 Год назад

Wow, GM should try making something like this. They could call it the Jolt or the Colt or something.

@jamesvandamme7786 Год назад

They could name it after Mary Barra: the Dolt.

@hoang06able Год назад

Just bring back the Bolt with Ultium.

@temper44 Год назад

They could build it at the Mexico plant and call it the Barrio.

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

Despite the usual ignorance by some commenters who are mistakenly calling this Volvo car "Chinese," it's great to see Volvo keep a certain continuity of design/content in their generations of cars. If you're familiar with the generations of Volvos, you can see how they mature and evolve but usually carry over some element of the previous generation. Put this car next to an XC40 and you can see the evolution of this design from the XC40. Inside, the dashboard, though deleting the instrument display, has the same layout of the XC40 but it is modernized. The materials are now more varied and interesting. There's more color in the interior rather than the rather charcoal, dark appearance in the XC40. The door panels have been simplified and modernized. The trash bin is in a new place but still there. The EX90 also has many design cues from the XC90 but it is more modernized, streamlined, and quite Scandinavian minimalistic like Volvos have been for decades. There is no Geely design in this car whatsoever. There is a Geely platform. And about that "Geely" platform, Geely "plucked" a Swedish engineer by the name of Kent Ove Bovellan to do the chief engineering of that platform. So, even Geely has a lot of Swedish content in their cars. Buying the European brands helped Geely get some great tech. But they haven't dissolved the Euro brands, Lotus and Volvo, they've actually enhanced and expanded them. The brands still do the design, most engineering, road testing, crash testing where they always have in their respective countries. So no, these aren't Geely cars with Volvo or Polestar or Lotus badges slapped on them. Of course there is cost and tech sharing, but each brand has the autonomy to do their own thing and have the ability to share resources to cut cost. That makes them more international than Chinese, though yes, Geely's funding is through China as it is based in China. Anyway, Volvo did a good job with this car with two exceptions. They didn't need to delete the instrument panel nor did they need to delete the buttons for the rear window switches. Otherwise, this is a very Volvo car in the tradition of Volvo yet modernized to move the company forward. It'll be somewhat affordable as an entry point to Volvo.

@kevincozby Год назад

I put my deposit down on the first day they were taking orders. I'm really looking forward to this car. I already have a Volvo C40 and a Mach-e. The glass roof gets a lot of hate, but it's not a problem at all even in 110 degree Texas heat.

@wildonion99 Год назад

My problem with the glass roof is on one hand, I think they're just ugly, and useless to me. But on the practical side, in some US states, glass rooftops and larger sunroofs are causing insurance rates to climb by 35-45% due to increased hailstorms destroying them. Some smaller insurance companies are no longer covering them at all in portions of Montana. I do hope they offer a solid roof variant.

@TheBowerbird Год назад

I have a Rivian with a glass roof. I had it tinted with a high quality ceramic film and its' fantastic! No issues whatsoever.

@stopthefomo Год назад

Yes, I too have the C40 and even with an extra layer of ceramic tint, the glass itself gets hot heating up the interior

@stopthefomo Год назад

@@wildonion99they won’t because of the extra headroom and perceived spaciousness but I AGREE WITH YOU, I too prefer a solid roof like on my EV6. It also stays cooler in summers

@chrisving91 Год назад

@@wildonion99Solid roof variant on the Core and Plus edition. I chose the Plus and won’t miss the glass roof on our current C40. So looking forward to this car!

@diverseeko Год назад

I preordered the day it opened! I hope the alloy wheel that were in the Volvo launch video will be available

@cliveallen7778 Год назад

The wheel on the launch video is just for the launch, don't think it will be available

@godofdun Год назад

I would totally recommend getting this, at least as a long term tester. This vehicle can't get here soon enough!

@cgatito3528 Год назад

Southerners like me do not appreciate the giant glass roof with no sun shade. We're going to BAKE. Glass roof needs to be an option.

@faheemabbas3965 Год назад

It’s optional.

@silentjohn80 Год назад

You have to select a cheaper trim, though - Core and Plus is without panorama roof. You will lose some other features also (360 camera, better parking assist ++). Some interior designs are available only with a specific trim, can't remember what combinations are available.

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

We don’t know if it will be optional in all trims or become standard at some point but I agree, I’m not a big fan or the glass that doesn’t have a shade.

@JohnFromArlingtron Год назад

Ugh. No shade on the moon roof? Deal breaker for me unless there is a solid roof option.

@JYD_esign Год назад

Yes, the glass roof is optional

@diverseeko Год назад

It’s well tinted. I have the same in my c40 and the sun never bothers me.

@JohnFromArlingtron Год назад

@@diverseeko Could be but my VW Golf also has a heavily tinted moon roof and if the sun is overhead I get enough glare in my eye that I keep the shade extended at all times.

@JohnFromArlingtron Год назад

@@JYD_esign Hope so and not part of a package that has stuff I want. I have a deposit in on one of these vehicles.

@stopthefomo Год назад

I have a preORDER too, high performance of course!

@wpelfeta Год назад

There are so many luxury EVs on the market now. But just give me a cheap, economy EV I can drive to work everyday and I'll be happy.

@CrazyWeeMonkey Год назад

Chevy Bolt?

@Milhouse77BS Год назад

Not having shorter range LFP battery in USA may be a dealbreaker for me. I don’t need the extra range I’d rather use money to upgrade to a higher spec.

@DavidAMcC Год назад

@@CrazyWeeMonkey The Bolt is not a bad choice but it changes slowly and is only available in 2wd

@comsartoo1722 Год назад

Very comprehensive review. Much more thorough than other EX30 reviews offered on this channel. Thank you

@ShaneTheGeek Год назад

Really nice release from Volvo! I love the interior design choices and all of the small functional items that get overlooked like the stowable cargo cover.

@yslee1401 Год назад

it’s a Geely

@mdshovel Год назад

Same stowage in XC40 Twin ... mine stays stowed as otherwise I band my forehead on it reaching in

@HellzHonour Год назад

The flakey trim looks like the epoxy floor in my garage. Lol

@dash-ryan Год назад

Yeah, these renewable materials are just another word for cheap materials.

@nc3826 Год назад

Renewables seem cheap, if you're neanderthal. But the trim covered in polka dots did look like crap.

@frumpd63 Год назад

Bummed there's no rear HVAC.

@bitbat9 Год назад

Super annoying trend for smaller cars

@barryw9473 Год назад

I have a pre order for the base model. My 5.5 year old 36 kWh e-Golf is still a great car, with 60,000 miles on the odometer, so I've given Volvo a short term loan of $500 for now - this seems about the same size as my e-Golf, but has more than double the range and almost 4x the DCFC speed. My wife drives a 2022 XC40 Recharge, purchased used, that we really like, even though it is inefficient. I think I could get used to the lack of driver binnacle. I wonder if heated seats, steering wheel, and driver seat lumbar adjustment will be included on the base model.

@nathans9764 Год назад

I like most of it, but that flecked plastic looks like rustoleum garage floor epoxy paint. Doesn't exactly scream high end. I also think that if they're going to ditch a dashboard display for the driver, it should have a HUD for the driver. Can this be had without the glass roof? I can't find out on their site if that's an option or if the glass roof is the only way it's made.

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

It's one trim "room." You don't have to choose it. There are two other options than the speckled trim. I think Volvo made a mistake in not offering a display behind the wheel. It something people will talk about vs. putting out a nice industrial design without that "controversy." Also, they could have offered 4, rather than 2, window switches. Not sure about the glass roof.

@nathans9764 Год назад

@@benjaminsmith2287 The two window switches is an odd choice, because it's still actually 3 switches, and more complicated and prone to failure than just putting in 4 basic switches.

@nc3826 Год назад

A HUD would be nice but there are aftermarket instrument clusters for Teslas and I'm guessing the EX30 will have them available at some point

@elliottmanning4116 Год назад

That one knob to control all seat movements is a cost-cutting move I’ve haven’t seen before.

@edwarddejong8025 Год назад

I predict Geely will beone of the top 10 car companies in the future, even in NA. A great design.

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

Geely isn't in the USA. This is still a Volvo. Geely isn't behind much in this car other than the platform and some of the associated things with that platform. All of that industrial design and materials chosen and their sustainability is signature Volvo as well as the safety properties of this car. Those Volvo safety features can then go to other brands in the Geely Group.

@tobias_dahlberg Год назад

@@benjaminsmith2287 Which is why Volvo is still the powerhouse of the organisation. They specifically bought Volvo for their engineering prowess and competencies regarding quality assurance, supply chain, manufacturing and so on. Geely brings the investment money, Volvo brings the tech, innovation and engineering. Most of these platforms were developed with Volvo engineers and Volvo technology as well. It's a win-win partnership were Volvo engineers get to do what they want, and Geely gets access to the western competencies and technologies that simply do not exist naturally in China, given their shorter history of auto manufacturing.

@nc3826 Год назад

Geely is in the American market in the same manner that GM, Ford, Stellantis and Volkswagen are in the American market. Volvo vehicles are based on Geely platforms. Have fun pretending that Chinese automotive companies need anything from the west. When the exact opposite is true.

@666chew Год назад

Seeing this makes me wish I owned a home and had a charger. Quite the looker and all the space I'd ever need.

@jefflass699 Год назад

I, too, did a reservation for one. Never would have expected a Volvo to fall in my price range. I was holding out to see what the released Equinox EV was going to bring, or I was going to grab a hybrid. Not now!

@NealWinters Год назад

You didn’t mention the dash mounted speaker bar. This eliminates door speakers and their associated cost and complexity. Same with the console mounted window switches. The doors now only have handles and windows, this saves on costs of copper and manufacturing. One reason they can hit the 35K cost. And still look good!

@mra4107 Год назад

Great video as always, Alex! I think Volvo is doing some very interesting stuff with these new models, but I'm confused about a few design decisions, notably the lack of overhead grab handles, no powered sunshade for the glass roof to block the sun for kids and, specifically for the EX30, no face-level ventilation for the rear passengers, and the rear seatbelts reel should be in the seat back rather than the C pillar for better packaging when folding down the rear seats.

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

It’s all about the low MSRP. $35K for an EV is less than the Lexus UX which doesn’t really have more in terms of feature set for its higher price. Clearly considerations had to be made to reduce costs.

@syn3rgyz Год назад

volve needs to work on that interior. the interior trim looks like the inside of a college football stadium bathroom

@largote Год назад

No instrument cluster is a bit of a deal breaker.

@jerbsherb4391 Год назад

How come no one complains about this in Teslas? I think people get used to it but then again, I never owned a Tesla.

@largote Год назад

@@jerbsherb4391 oh people definitely complain about it on Teslas

@mementomori29231 Год назад

100% agreed. Rented a model 3 and it was horrible not having driver instrument display. Major deal breaker.

@nc3826 Год назад

and there are aftermarket add-on instrument clusters for Teslas.... Which I'm hopefully guessing will happen eventually for the EX30?

@kuleabondallian2163 Год назад

If they can match this single motor variant to the current model 3 standard range with a larger or equivalent LFP battery, I would greatly appreciate it, I'd rather have 100% usable range and charge cycle longevity over a bump of NCM performance. (I preordered one too, by the way)

@goostrey4210 Год назад

Great choice to get an EX30. Given the glut of TVs on the market now, Volvo realizes that the days of overinflated EV prices are over, and this is the player they bring to the new game.

@deniboj Год назад

the interior desigh with that grey area looks like a kitchen countertop

@elissaede8552 Год назад

Pre ordered mine! Super excited. Moss yellow with mist!

@emoney1231 Год назад

This car really blurs the line between Polestar and Volvo. I thought Polestar was supposed to be the electric/performance Volvo, but this is electric and faster than any Polestar? So is Polestar just more premium? With the Polestar 2 and S60 PHEV being so closely priced, there's just a lot of overlap right now.

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

Polestar is the sporty brand, not the EV brand. Both Volvo and Polestar are BEV only by 2030 but Polestar is already all BEV now that the Polestar 1 is discontinued. Polestar isn't necessarily more or less premium than Volvo, just sportier. Design wise, they are a little different, but both Scandinavian.

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

Polestar isn’t resting, there will be significantly faster Polestars soon and Polestar is focusing on track capability, etc while the EX30 is more of a “fast in a straight line” kind of EV

@MacNerfer Год назад

Nice review, but was the color really desaturated for this video? What was described as robin's egg blue and sage green just showed up as off-white.

@ElroyMcDuff Год назад

I'd love to hear your thoughts about it as a normal tester or, even better, as a long-term tester. My Model 3 was fine for 2+ years but the last few updates seem to have introduced new glitches. I'm seriously thinking about "jumping ship" if that continues. (crosses fingers hoping that Volvo introduces a sedan with similar specs)

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

Software updates are a two way street. You can get more features more often and accept the possibility of changes you don’t like, or you can have the software “set in stone” for most of the vehicles life. Either can be OK depending on what you’re looking for.

@markmd9 Год назад

They have Polestar

@ElroyMcDuff Год назад

@@markmd9 Aye, but the Polestar 2 starts at $50k and the Polestar 3 starts at $84k - not exactly comparable. 😛

@RBickersjr Год назад

Still waiting for that 15K-25K EV. (and if you say it can't be done, China has EV's for 10K-25K. It's possible)

@Fabulousprofound168 Год назад

True, but they are kinda sketchy, even by Chinese standards…

@jamesvandamme7786 Год назад

@@Fabulousprofound168 Check out the BYD Dolphin

@4literv6 Год назад

@@jamesvandamme7786 motor trend did and it was laughable quality for 31k.

@4literv6 Год назад

Tesla model 3 Mic starts around 31k with no tax credits there. Average China tesla worker MAKES 15-17k a year in total. And Shanghai is as expensive adjusted for wages per capita as N.Y. city is to live. A U.S. built model 3 is 37k now in inventory or 39k to custom order and has a $7,500 tax credit available, plus possible state and local incentives. An average us tesla ft worker MAKES about 55k. Yes China is sooooooooo affordable for evs vs the U.S, in china I suffer a byd dolphin on a tesla salary if lucky, in the us I get a model 3 easy. 😂

@RBickersjr Год назад

Everyone wants widespread EV adoption? We need the EV equivalent of the Model T. Haven't seen it yet. 🫤

@hornprof46 Год назад

At $35,000 it's a no brainer. A Tesla 3 is $40,000 plus $7500 tax credit - no question, Model 3

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

Model 3 isn’t a crossover so for folks looking for a hatch its not going to be a competitor, but simply as an affordable EV the Model 3 is stellar. Pricing will depend on your tax situation as you have to have a minimum $7500 tax liability and be within the income ranges. According to some independent studies, that excludes a decent portion of shoppers from getting the whole thing. Leasing either will get the credit however which is likely why leasing accounts for a large percentage of “purchases”

@GetToThePointAlready Год назад

Back seating looks tight, speedo is not directly in front of you, and it's made in China... May have to pass.

@nc3826 Год назад

And it can't fly.

@daflipbizkit Год назад

I certainly hope they ironed out performance below 10% when going into limp mode since it is on a new platform. Its reduced performance is downright scary which is why I cancelled my original reservation for tge c40. Also, I doubt that dual motor will do 260 miles on that tiny 64kwh battery. An 800v might have been advantageous for faster charging since the battery is small. My GV60 has about 10more kwh and tops 220 miles on 100%. Then again, I’m not a hypermiler.

@4literv6 Год назад

Volvo themselves already showed at the most efficient trim it's 26.5kwhs per 100 miles of range in consumption. So in no way is a 64kwh useable pack going to return the 260-275 miles epa Volvo has hinted at and everyone is naively claiming as fact. I'm very curious as a relative has a reservation done the first day on this. What the prices really are once they open U.S. ordering next spring or summer? And what the actual epa comes back as. My bet has been 225miles max for the awd trims and 235ish for rwd er trims. A leaked price sheet also shows 35-55k pricing range for the U.S. with the top awd trims going for 52-55k. Which is of course the trims Volvo brags about and gives everyone to test or review, awd performance pack with the big wheels, glass roof, Sound bar etc. 😏

@cmdrgunslinger5955 Год назад

Curious how it compares to The small Mazdas. The CX 3 CX 30 CX5 & CX50

@farcinue Год назад

Perfect for us urban dwellers. I hope the dealers keep the price down.

@williamwenzel6915 7 месяцев назад

I own a 2019 Volvo XC90 and two 2017 Volvo S60s all purchased before COVID. Seriously thinking of buying this to replace one of my S60s as a daily driver.

@bobnelsonfr Год назад

Here in Europe (France), we have 220V domestic current, so home charging is even more economical than in the US. We have a pair of 13-year-old diesel SUVs, starting to rack up maintenance costs, so I'm looking around. The EX 30 looks very good. Please do a long-term, so we get endurance information.

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

Most charging at home in the US is done at 240V so there’s no efficiency difference in the charging.

@nc3826 Год назад

Europhile misinformation about the US is amusing.

@bobnelsonfr Год назад

@@AAutoBuyersGuide What I meant was that 220 is the usual home current, rather than the 110 in the States. No installation required.

@beoldziewski Год назад

Eventually I'd like to see a comparison of the EX30 and the ID4. The EX30 looks a bit more refined but from the walk around here feels smaller.

@jjy1463 Год назад

Cool car and great review, Alex. Unfortunately, the rear legroom (if that matters to you) is abysmal; just 32.3 inches, according to Volvo. The sparkly door panels and dashboard are made of recycled plastic waste from discarded PVC window frames and roller shutters. Odd, but certainly sustainable. Also, the floor mats are made partly from discarded fishing nets.

@bumblebytes Год назад

My lease for my VW ID-4 ends in December, I think I know what I'm getting next 👀

@-Derp- Год назад

Alex great hands on with the EX30, thank you, keep up the great work. 17:55 I wouldnt say the EX30 is luxurious however, with the cheaped out interior, no roof shade, no air suspension, and the B&W audio is not an option to my knowledge. I would be looking at other options say from Audi and BMW for a smaller luxury suv.

@mark_u Год назад

Really like the proportions of the EX30. It's a much better looking entry to the sub-subcompact CUV space than the recently introduced Lexus LBX. Just don't like the overly minimalist interior on this one.

@kevinn1158 Год назад

Hey Volvo, build a freakin EX60 already.

@JulezWinnfield Год назад

They probably want to see how well the EX90 sells first.

@kevinn1158 Год назад

@@JulezWinnfield well that's the high end, the sweet spot has always been the X3, Q5, Model Y sized vehicle... this is why the Model Y is such a hit.

@Carfan678 Год назад

@@kevinn1158 Tesla released the X before the Y though

@kevinn1158 Год назад

@@Carfan678 Agreed, but that did nothing for Tesla's sales. In a way, Tesla could afford to go for halo car given where the BEV market was when the X came out. Volvo coming out with the EX90 and the EX30 makes it look like they are protecting/prioritizing their ICE product sale. Meaning they want to avoid cutting into their XC60 sales as long as possible.

@Carfan678 Год назад

@@kevinn1158 the EX90 was announced 8 months ago not 8 Years ago what do you expect for manufactures to announce all their new models in a month or something. They have to space out their debuts it would be pretty boring if a brand released all their new products on one day and than have nothing new for 3-4 years straight

@dacna01 Год назад

Ok. Please explain the mission difference between Volvo and Polestar? I thought Polestar was going to be EV only and Volvo would focus on ICE, hybrids, and PHEVs.

@jamesvandamme7786 Год назад

The world is changing fast. Polecat is $$$

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

Not the case.. Back in 2021 Volvo said their next gen cars would be BEVs and there would be no PHEV or ICE-based Volvos in the future. Polestar has always been the performance/sporty skunk works of Volvo. Polestar is the sportier brand but Volvos and Polestars are quite similar as Polestar is a company full of ex-Volvo designers and engineers. The only Volvos you'lll find that are PHEVs and hybrids are the current Volvos that will run along with the next-gen Volvos until they are phased out by 2030. All new-gen Volvos will be BEV only.

@worldtrav72 Год назад

EVs are performance, almost by default. The lines will get blurred…

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

@@worldtrav72 Polestars have higher cornering limits, stronger braking, firmer suspensions. Straight line performance isn't the main feature. How the cars handle and brake will more define sportiness and the acceleration is a given but not the definer of sporting feel.

@laloajuria4678 Год назад

6:11 exactly the confirmation i needed. canceled deposit as i do not want first batch without nacs. we live in a charging wasteland. 2025 it is!

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

All 2024s will work with NACS with the included Volvo adapter so it depends on which adapter you want. If you get the 2025 calendar year version (2026 MY) then you’ll need a CCS to NACS adapter and a J1772 to NACS adapter. Honestly adapters are just a way of life. Public L2 charging is by and large J1772 and by location there are more CCS stations (small numbers of plugs) than Tesla Supercharger stations. NACS will be the preferred road trip plug, but in-city L2 or low speed DC charging is more likely to be CCS for a while.

@nc3826 Год назад

adapters are fine for car reviewers..... but the average person wants the simplicity of a gas fill up.... the OEMs are going to be screwed during the transition.... since a substantial number of buyers will either hold off or buy a Tesla instead

@mikefleming8675 Год назад

I made a reservation the day it was shown couple months ago. Not thrilled that the 24 models will come with CCS charging rather than the NACS. An adapter just seems clunky and curious how resale value would be affected.

@nc3826 Год назад

Europe proved that CCS is superior If it's manage correctly.. But now that the switch is taking place it does not make any sense to buy a CCS EV. CCS owners will be second-class citizens. Much like CHAdeMO EV owners.

@mikefleming8675 Год назад

To be fair the only reason I care about the plug type is the reliability of the network. Teslas network is far more reliable than Electrify America

@nc3826 Год назад

Apple proved closed end ecosystem monopolies are better in terms of simplicity and reliability.... I'm willing to bet non-Tesla vehicles using the supercharger network will not have exactly the same experience as a Tesla vehicle.... Tesla's clearly in the driver seat... To be fair and honest about it

@stennordenmalm1735 Год назад

Very impressive evolution by Volvo in just a few years. That also goes for Polestar and the Hyundai brand, including KIA and Genesis. These EV companies are on fire imo

@yslee1401 Год назад

Volvo & Polestar = Geely

@markbrunner2989 Год назад

That dash shelf is weird, but I like the rest.

@saytani Год назад

Yes get it! I've also preordered one in New Zealand and it is due around Christmas 2023 or early new year.

@07babbe 11 месяцев назад

I was going to order one, only to find that the local dealership will add $4800 fee to the cost. Ugh!

@robin2821 Год назад

Great overview! I'm deeply disappointed by the lack of a proper driver's instrument cluster and heavy reliance on the touchscreen over dedicated switches for routine functions. I guess that's how Volvo is keeping the price low.

@zoner__ Год назад

I would want to know how much to replace that front fascia. It is gonna look real bad quickly and I doubt PPF will be able to protect it. Dislike the rear wiper assembly that doesn't cover the entire blade. Wonder if the trailing edge of the hood contributes to cavitation effect.

@nc3826 Год назад

Some see things as they are and ask, ""Why?" have fun with that.... I dream things that never were and ask, ""Why not?""

@webcomment8895 Год назад

Polestar said they want to go further upscale. So, there should not be a new Polestar that will be in the same price range as this.

@tobias_dahlberg Год назад

That's right, Polestar is the premium-"er" brand. Polestar 2 will be their cheapest vehicle (still great). Polestar 3 is EX90 money and Polestar 4 is what, 60-70k? Upcoming Polestars 5 and 6 are halo cars that will be 100k+.

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

There won’t be. Polestar will be producing a 2-row mid-size sports crossover next followed by a high performance sedan, there’s also a roadster in there somewhere for them. Volvo is getting EX30, EC90 and soon ish an EX60

@markfrederickson1692 Год назад

Alex - great review. I have a deposit on one, why did you drop your deposit on the EX30?

@sloanNYC Год назад

First Volvo in years I'm interested in. Interior design patterns don't work for me, but I'm sure they have an option that doesn't look so cheap. Hope they add a version with a bigger trunk or wagon version.

@markmd9 Год назад

They have xc40 and Polestar

@sloanNYC Год назад

@@markmd9 Yeah, I find the XC40 ugly and the Polestars are all way overpriced.

@kubi0461 Год назад

I like that rear end look quite a bit more than the traditional look of the rest of Volvo’s lineup. It loses that weird excessively tall brake light look that the others all have. Still this is just too small for me and not enough range. I really like the design of this inside and out though.

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

This is the new Volvo rear look. It was first seen on the EX90.

@mattclark1278 Год назад

ALEX: do you mean by "dropped" that you put in a reservation once you saw this in person? Or that you cancelled your existing one? I have a reservation as well, but am waiting to see what kind of dealer 'price adjustments' are going to occur as these finally come to market. No way I'm paying $50k for this...

@jenesuispasbavard Год назад

Would you prefer the cargo volume and shape in this EX30 or in the less tall but longer Polestar 2? Man, now I gotta decide between a new RWD EX30 in 2024 or a used AWD Polestar 2 next month...

@NorthernEVexperience 11 месяцев назад

I must say this is a very compelling EV, it might be what I replace me current 2017 Bolt with

@yannpetiot6301 Год назад

Nice video ! How is the leg space for the rear passengers compared to the XC 40 ?

@chunkychuck Год назад

You have to get wool to get the yellow?

@BTC909 Год назад

The last seat looks like Supreme Tetris.

@NikolaEngineering Год назад

Does it have a heat pump or resistive heating ?

@projectenergy Год назад

Heat pump?

@sergeriquelme8013 Год назад

Yes, but no HUD...!.

@r5LgxTbQ Год назад

I have a deposit on one but I think there may be just too many compromises

@jwb2814 Год назад

Saw one out in the wild(east tx) and it looked great Owner loved it

@cadude145 Год назад

Well, I was considering the EX 30, until this review. I have a vision impairment on the right. Not having an instrument cluster facing forward is a deal breaker for me. Unless I could get an aftermarket cluster like they make for Tesla. Then I'm good

@hireality Год назад

Alex, hands down the best presentation of the baby Volvo EX30 aside from the new Volvo CEO’s own presentation👍 where can I buy the little yellow EX30 16:36 to glue it inside my 850 dashboard to keep alive a future ownership of this beauty? 🙂

@Milhouse77BS Год назад

I preordered on first day before I got the email. Just kept refreshing the web site😮

@seangao6546 Год назад

So, next year the lease rebates will be at the point of sale even without dealer rebates?

@v60polestar88 Год назад

I am not happy Volvo is going fully electric, but what they are putting out is truly amazing. Why would you waste your money on a Tesla model 3 which is nothing more than the Toyota Corolla of EV.

@pda4you Год назад

Get it for sure…

@ketolifestyle68 10 месяцев назад

it looks better an is faster than the bolt, im gonna try an buy one when it comes out, if the price is right

@Charlesbjtown Год назад

I bet my life, that the base model, will be as elusive as Kryptonite.

@jerbsherb4391 Год назад

Absolutely! Reminds me of when Model 3 came out with the 35k version and quickly got rid of it. But then again, Volvo might have a different mission than Tesla.

@4literv6 Год назад

We don't even get the cheapest core lfp model they are referencing is 35k. It's gonna be interesting to see what they settle on for prices.

@4literv6 Год назад

@@jerbsherb4391 35k model 3 was available for over 2 years off menu, many youtubers covered buying them. Adjusted for inflation since 2016 and a model 3 should cost you over 44k. It's under 40k atm with superior specs in everyway to the 2016 base model announced at 35k. Hence why it's the world's best selling ev EVER. 😎

@nc3826 Год назад

With or without the LFP battery pack Volvo is still quoting 35,000 as the starting price in the US.... But it doesn't have some key standard equipment like a heat pump.... that the higher end models will have.... I'm not sure about the demand for the base model?

@techchanx Год назад

Must say one of the better looking EVs seen so far, exept for the tablet "attachment" up front! Why dont they integrate the display into the dash? Kia and Hyundai does a much better job on this.

@martalli Год назад

SIze-wize, I wonder if this competes with the Chevy Bolt or Bolt EUV. That is a fine form factor and size, BTW.

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

It’s not far off in size, but as far as competition, Chevy and Volvo don’t seem much cross shop.

@martalli Год назад

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Maybe not, but electric cars are a new world. I went from Honda/Subaru to a Tesla and a Bolt. I think the Bolt is an excellent experience *except* for the 'fast' chagring. Many cars in its category seems to have extremely limited dc fast charging, but this one seems to have competent charging, and possibly a much better software experience than Chevy and Hyundai can offer (and the VW ID3 in no US markets).

@nc3826 Год назад

the production of the Bolt is ending, so it's a pointless comparison

@martalli Год назад

@@nc3826Considering there are a lot of Bolts out there, for comparison's sake it is handy. But I just got an email from Chevy formally announcing that they would be continuing the Bolt, but as to when the next year model is coming out they didn't say.

@nc3826 Год назад

@@martalli so GM going to continue to produce it but there's going to be delay in the next year's production? Which would completely contradicts all the current information about it... Sorry but I'm skeptical

@yo.adrian Год назад

The Volvo EX30 is so close to being on my "purchase list", but it doesn't have a driver instrument cluster in front of the driver. I learned how to drive in a Toyota Echo, and other than it was really slow (I couldn't hit 60mph driving it on the freeway and that made me nervous because drivers would zoom by me) I didn't like how I had to turn my head to view my speed.

@wyw201 Год назад

In the end what did you buy?

@i.d.6492 7 месяцев назад

Love this car, remind me of hatchbacks which I love. I know real world range might not be perfect for long trips but to zip around city and go for short trips it'll do just fine. With everything is getting bigger and bigger I'm glad volvo made something small and sporty. Definitely HD European market in mind for their narrow roads

@Alexanderonline Год назад

Nice to see the unique interior design, but I feel they missed an opportunity a bit to do smt nice with the console/display. Instead of the ‘iPad in the middle’, they could have made smt nice that extends to the driver side as well for basics such as speed. Also curious to see the interior in person - whether or not the stylish feels luxury or a bit too ‘plastic’

@Megatron-sl5us Год назад

Another EV that gets under 300-mile range. You lose range when you use the electronics & HVAC system.

@ktpinnacle Год назад

I'd gladly sacrifice some of that acceleration for range and reduced charging time.

@EUC-lid Год назад

Typically charge speed and acceleration are linked.. It's about battery throughput. Using cheaper, less powerful motors can mean less efficiency as well. Larger batteries also allow for faster charging (distance/time charging) given the same vehicle. This is why Teslas are all rocketships and still have top notch efficiency and competitive charging speed. The compromise triangles are completely different from ICE cars where a big engine and strong acceleration means less efficiency.

@ktpinnacle Год назад

@@EUC-lid How about fewer motors?

@fenceman53 Год назад

Will they let you drive it soon?

@tpf4292 Год назад

This is an awkward phase to decide whether to buy an EV or a traditional gasoline car

@patty109109 Год назад

Maybe it was but not now. Teslas are getting the $7500 again, and that’s after selling below msrp. This Volvo looks sharp even without a federal credit. If you have not driven and EV before you need to. It will make a believer of you.

@Archersrule220 Год назад

Would love to see you do long term testing with this model. How does it compare to the 2024 Hyundai Kona EV?

@robc7563 Год назад

Hello Alex. Thank you for another great review! I also put a pre-order in for the EX 30. Would love to know your thoughts about the cloud, blue color, and would the darker denim, be your pic with that? while I like the breeze, that’s sparkly as you called 19:50 Formica looking dash I’m not sure about. Your thoughts having seen them in person?

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

I thought it was interesting, I’m not sure how it will age but at the moment it looked cool/unique

@fernny1986 Год назад

I know you mentioned in your video that this car has ventilated seats. is this spec coming to North America? because I didn't see that feature on their website.

@AAutoBuyersGuide Год назад

They said yes but it’s always subject to change

@TheGerm24 Год назад

I really don't like that there is no instrument cluster for the driver. Maybe I could get used to it.

@firefalcoln Год назад

Volvo should definitely make these in the U.S. like the 90. I feel like most Americans like to have tax incentives if they get a new EV nowadays. And most of those Americans don’t want to have to lease a vehicle in order to get those benefits.

@mva6044 Год назад

Heat pump? Vehicle to load?

@heartoftherobot Год назад

How can they do a Cross Country with the range so low? It’s crazy they don’t even offer a high range battery. You can’t go far off the interstate even with a 300mi EV.

@ATH_Berkshire Год назад

Only in parts of the country with low population density.

@AutomotiveWoman Год назад

I'm really excited about the new Volvo EX30 electric car! Can't wait to test drive it! I'm impressed with its interior and exterior design. The price is great for an EV, and the wool seats sound comfy. I can't wait to see how it compares to my BMW i3. However, I wish it had a larger range and a taller profile. Overall, Volvo did a fantastic job with this release, and I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival!