Tesla Model 3 vs Volvo EX30: Two great EVs, one clear winner 

Hard to believe you opinion when you can’t even name that car correctly

There is android auto and apple car play...

The car is Android Automotive OS (boosted and standalone Android Auto, so actually better than what you get from your car). Apple CarPlay is arriving (already in testing phase and our cars do have the internal code already), just waiting for the next update to grant access to this integration.

I have many problems with my EX30, but the missing speedo behind the steering wheel isn't one of them. It didn't bother me for one moment.

@@timwolkeMaybe expand on your problems would help others……

@@timwolkewhat are your problems with the car? Thanks

Same. It’s a non issue. Get over it already. It takes just 5 seconds to get used to it.

@@timwolkehave you the blank infotainment screen, 5G and DAB connectivity issues?

Yup a b segment car for the same price as a much better bigger car. What is your point ?

Teslas are continually improved; they are not the same car from model year to model year. The SW updates also provide new functionality without HW changes--this is the advantage of having most of the functionality under SW control.

it almost sounds as if you have never seen any other brand charging at a Tesla supercharger....

@@Guido73 :-) That's true indeed, I've noticed a very low number of non-tesla's charging at them. And the problem is that currently only a certain number of chargers do allow other cars. They intend to gradually increase that number as availability at the chargers increases. So it will definitely get better for other brands. The sooner they can do that, and the sooner they increase the capacity of those charging stations to allow for that, the better. It's clearly better for EV adoption throughout Europe if everyone can rely on chargers like Teslas, and other similar networks. Fastned is another great network which has the same automatic charging functionality as Tesla - Just plug in your car and it charges automatically with no payment / passcards needed. You just have to have a subscription and activate the function on your Fastned account. But there are not so many Fastned chargers outside of the netherlands, yet.

Could you explain why it is not a family car? It is plenty enough for a family with one child for instance (even 2 children works well as long as you don't plan your holidays by car with this car)

@@melvinmajor You see you already wrote at the end "as long as you dont plan your holidays by car" and this is one drawback. Children mainly under 10 year old can sit there but the boot/baggage size is not enough for parents (2) + children (2). When you have two children you need also baggage room for them + parents. Anyways Volvo Ex30 is a nice car, fast and good technology but misses little size, the XC40/C40 is better interms of size. If I would build this car I will move size of XC40/C40 boot size in to Ex30 then we can talk.

@@abebegirmay3327 if we go like that, the EC/EX40 does not comply if you have 3 children. Same for the XC60 it does not comply if you have 4 children ;) The EX30 is meant to be smaller than the EC/EX40s... And once more, it will fill in all your demands if you are 2 or 3 (1 child) without any issue. Furthermore, if you have 2 children, you usually either go for a bigger car if you want to go with this one on holiday, either you have a 2nd car in the household (really often the case) either you simply don't plan this kinds of holidays for a certain period of time. Think this car as fulfilling all needs for lots of people, like bigger cars like EX/EC40 fills it in for those who needs this extra space. On my side, it fills all my needs for the next 5 to 10 years to come . We are 2, we might plan to have a child later on but this is not planned yet so this car is ready for the present and our future. Oh and on the side note, we went for a long weekend trip with this car, 5 adults and no issues at all.

Interesting comment: I went for a second hand i3 myself. Quirky, perfect for commuting to work and for city driving. I like the XC 30 but if I were to do many miles, I would probably pick a Tesla

You can get the cable in the frunk

Yesssss. The annoying small front trunk is something....hard to explain. I thing there will be room enough to make it bigger, much bigger. If I try to understanda why that happens, I guess, the "guilty" is the two engine version, and maybe if the engine will be there the trunk can't be bigger. If not, I just can understand it...and the impossibility of it staying open without holding it with one hand...meh! Just small details, but so easy to solve.

@@Maisemore It’s possible (I did it once) - but not worth the effort - your neighbour will start laughing before you fit it in (22kW) 😊

@@Vlatard You are probably right. By the way, who needs the twin motor version on this car? Safe way to lose your drivers license - maybe even dangerous, with the comfortable suspension setup.

I'm wondering about that too. The Tesla app is pretty amazing.

I would say that the app is very good, because you can set charging limit, AC while you're not in the car etc... On the other hand car software feels unfinished. Still no CarPlay (not very much of a disadvantage considering that Android Automotive works very good) and some bugs which are not fixed atm. Overall I'm satisfied tho, good experience.

The Tesla app is miles better compared to ex30. It feels like a beta software at the moment. The app is buggy and climate control from app is pretty limited

I own my EX30 Twin Motor Ultra since 3 months and the App didn't work a single time. But most of the time that doesn't bother me, because the car is at the workshop due to major software problems anyway.

It feels like a good car with a very poor software on it. It’s just so buggy. The internet connection is bad half of the time the Spotify doesn’t work.

I very much agree - Nearly all reviewers miss out the key advantage of the Tesla ecosystem. Its not just incredibly important because the car is updated regularly, it's also a lot of fun! I'm quite sure if you surveyed which owners enjoy their cars the most, it would be Tesla owners. Also, as it's so common and established, the market for third party Tesla extras and add-ons is massive!

I do love my Model 3 but wish it were a hatchback like my wife’s Golf!

And yet the more expensive Model Y is the bestselling private purchase car in Australia!

I assume you mean the older model 3 not the Highland? The Highland is significantly different in respect to noise damping and build quality. It's very noticeable in the comparisons I've done.

They have hired some of them back now.

If the road noise in the Volvo is lower than the M3 I would be very surprised. We have the M3 and it's incredibly refined and quiet at all speeds. German car level of refinement and noise damping. It's really quite impressive, and even better than I'd imagined. It surprised me how very solid and refined the car is in general. For me that was an added unexpected bonus, since its not why we bought the car.

@@brenwarren2301 , M3?

@@psandbergnz Sorry, Model 3 (Highland version as per the video review)

It's not a problem if you press the button in clockwise or anticlockwise direction. You just press the button in the same direction you'll be turning the steering wheel. It's a problem if you're looking at it like it's up or down button. So if you're thinking about it in the right way is better then having stocks, because you will always have both hands on steering wheel in roundabout.

@@982ruIt‘s not better, it‘s just cost cutting and with a stalk you also have both hands on the wheel

@@982rucorrect 👍

Enhance Auto the makers of the S3XY buttons have got a prototype ready for mass production.

@@AR-1806 You are starting with left hand on 9 o'clock position and right hand on 3. In a roundabout you turn the steering wheel. Left hand is now on 2 and right hand on 8. You need to indicate, so left hand must release the steering wheel to go fishing for stock, which is at 9. You don't need to let go of steering wheel with buttons. So a side effect of cost cutting is safer driving once you get used to it.

The Full Self Driving (FSB) is not operational in the UK, and we don't know when it will be - perhaps years away. It s not worth buying it.

because the base Volvo is very striped of equipment...I think she mentions this in the video... although believe it would be more accurate to mention lower price of Volvo and also lower equipment

@@freddykrueger79 in what way is it stripped of equipment?

@@Andy-zi1wj the base price below tm3 is: for core model with lowest level of equipment... you then have plus which believe most people will buy that in Portugal is around 3keur more. the base price also for the lfp 330kms battery... for the 400+KMS WLTP similar range to tm3/y rwd you need to go to extended range which is another 5keur... then believe standard price is not comparable with tm3 equipment... believe even the tmy can be more interesting for people who really want crossovers/hatch... personally would prefer the smart 3 in terms of equipment and design (pity it lacks Volvo's google automotive software)

@@freddykrueger79 different spec to UK then as the cheaper car has plenty of equipment

1.) Model Y is a bit more expensive, afaik. 2.) Model Y would completely demolish the Volvo.

@@robertmandl9326 3.) You could park the Volvo in the boot. The Y is 20” - 518mm longer.

Can't believe you spelled Tesla incorrectly.

They aren't for boomers.

Totally agree with your comments. Always the first comment is about the stalks…. Get over it as not an issue.

​@@alastairhatt360don't forget it's a comment from a guy who probably never drove a new Tesla model 3... And yeah they will also say it's cost cutting...lol... A stalks??? Because it's so hard to do the math. Autonomous driving doesn't really make sense with stalks. BTW I had absolute 0 problem getting used to not having them and ainthink it adds to minimalism of Tesla that I also really like...

are you confused with the Cybertruck? I never read about rusting issues at any Tesla.

Good thing is that the Volvos charging port is in the same location as the model 3, and it has access to many superchargers. It also has a better charging curve than the SR Model 3.

he Volvo Ex30 is very small size as compared to Model 3 specially back sit legg room and bot is very small. Hope you sit at the back and saw the bot very well before you bought your car :D

Safe for a slight advantage in acceleration the Volvo is inferior to even the base Model 3 in every way. Congratulations, you saved a few bucks by getting a car thats quicker off the line but has to charge more often, takes longer to charge and offers less space. And if you cant park a car using 2 eyes, 3 mirrors and 3 cameras along with real-time 360 degree imaging of your surroundings then maybe driving isnt for you.

​@@robertmandl9326have you driven both?

@@EwanM11 I own a 2024 Model 3 Long Range and I have tested the EX30 a few months ago, so yes. I had high hopes for the EX 30 until I saw the price tags and what the base version comes with. As the lady in this video says - when you deck out the EX 30 to an acceptable level you wind up with a price similar to a Model 3 and Y. I´d recommend the EX 30 if Volvo hadn´t gotten so greedy pricing the thing.

The charging time is the exact same as the Model 3 (10-80% in 26 minutes) with the charge port being in the exact same location for supercharger use. It’s also got a better charging curve than the RWD model 3 as it sustains a higher speed for longer. We found the space just perfect for our needs, actually prefer the hatchback size over the longer model 3 after driving it. Visibility was also far better, and there were no creeks or rattles (which I can’t say for either of the two Highlands we drove). The Volvos sound system was also night and day compared to the SR model 3 which lacked a sub and any decent base. Cars are subjective though, so not going to sit and argue. Enjoy your model 3 man, but I couldn’t be happier with the Volvo and its build quality, safety, tech, performance.

So? An odd desire for attention and the inabilty to learn something new is NOT a convincing statement in favor of the Volvo.

Most car buyers - Model Y is best selling in world. Learn about cost-in-use.

That was the Model S and X that had door-handle problems (long since resolved), not the Model 3. Our Model 3 is going on six years old and has been utterly reliable the whole way.

Volvo has better build quality in terms of solidity, more refinement. Tesla's tech is considerably better.

Massive depreciation? Vs what?

Sounds like you are in a poor financial situation

Just like ICE cars

@@ObiePaddles they don't loose anything like as much as EVs.. They do depreciate a lot after purchasing new but nothing EVs... Which are of course even more to purchase in the first place and much harder to resell used ..

Tesla doesn’t lose 50% in 18 months.

Any more than the fact the words 'depreciation' or 'insurance' are never mentioned in the fantasy 'real world' these channels live in.

They’re both 40k and electric.

Scandinavian design is never cheap! Both cars designed by Scandinavians, both from Volvo.

Spend a little more consider a Model Y. Your dog will thank you lots.

We have model Y for that reason. The dog mode is worth a Tesla and if you can get the seats covered it is a no-brainer.

I've got 2.

I've got 2.

@@Nickbaldeagle02 we have a quiet large dog that sits in the boot of the model y. You can get complete covers for the rear seats of a model 3. But get the model Y!

I've driven a Model 3 but not the Volvo. Are you saying the Volvo is even worse than the Tesla?

​@@Backpfeifengesicht45The driving of both, in my opinion, is extremely pleasant. The Volvo is more agile although it maintains excellent "poise" for a car of its sector and size. In my opinion I would say that for long trips the Tesla is more comfortable and pleasant to drive than the Volvo, but for 95% of my use, the Volvo is much more agile and fun to drive. Both are quite quiet although perhaps the Volvo is a little better in that regard. They cost the same, yes, but they are very different approaches. In my case, if I had a family with adults and traveled a lot (and had a large garage space) perhaps the Tesla would be my option, but that is not my case, and also the Volvo, for me, is a prettier car than the Tesla. But if have a Model 3, you will know almost everything about strengths and weaknesses of Tesla. I only drive the Model Y for an hour or so. Just first impressions

@@Vlatard I had a Model 3 for a day and hated everything about it other than straight line speed. The interior felt like a blind person designed it and someone with ADHD put it together.

vw, bmw and mercedes actually just got fined for collusion

It's not for boomers who are coming to the end of their driving life.

You get used to it almost immediately, then you never think about it again. We’ve had a Model 3 for six years and it’s simply not an issue.

Was waiting for that spelling correction.

... so you get a car that, in a similar configuration, costs as much as the Model 3 but is overall smaller? Why would anyone go for such a deal, especially when considering size isn't the only thing the Model 3 offers more of?

I priced up a model 3 to match the spec of the my volvo. For it to match, I had to go for the long range (which is still almost a second slower to 60), paint has to be added, upgraded wheels (at least 19” but the Volvo still comes with 20”), white interior, and enhanced autopilot to get auto lane change and park assist. Adds up to costing twice as much per month (at least it did at the time I was looking @ 9% APR).

@@Martin-dx5zs White dirties up quicker, no matter how well you take care of it; manageable, but takes more effort. The bigger the tyres the more they reduce your range. You chose style over practicality - you got yourself a nicer looking car that also costs you more. But more importantly, you made my point at least partially: considering where the Volvo has its base price its almost laughable how expensive it gets when you add the good stuff in - for a car thats factually one class lower and thus, no matter how much you deck it out, will at the very least always offer you way less space to work with. How´s the smart phone app? Noone ever mentions those on cars like Volvo. Do you have integrated cameras that double up as both dashcams and as an extra alarm / safety system when the car is parked? Can you access said cameras through the app? Do you get real-time tracking of your cars position and basic status on the app? Does the Volvo save multiple driver profiles which include mirror, wheel and seat adjustment as well as driving settings? Does the Volvo come with a small touchscreen in the back for both infotainment and air vent control? I could go on. You see, there are MANY reasons why the Model 3 is more expensive, the least of which is being a bigger car. I´m waiting for your reply.

Christ, is there no self awareness that different folks may like different things lol? That’s certainly one thing I prefer on the Volvo front is the lack of a strong fanboy base. If you are genuinely interested vs just arguing, the EX30 app does highlight the real time location of the car, allow for pre heating and cooling as well as cycling fresh air through the cabin. It also allows the windows to vent. While I will miss the built in dash cam functionality, the Volvo does have cameras all round which allows for a Birds Eye view and 360 view camera which I much prefer over the Tesla vision. It also has ultrasonic sensors and a bumber cam. The car comes with 4 years free 5G connectivity, it automatically calculates routes and plans chargers accordingly (stating accurately the arrival percentage, time needed to charge at each step…). I can also specify which charging networks I want to display (for example, only using public superchargers). The volvo infotainment also has app support, so I natively can run Waze, Chrome, Google Maps, Amazon Prime, RU-vid… Again, I ain’t looking for arguments or petty comparisons. I simply stated that for my personal tastes and needs, the Tesla cost more and had worse build quality, worse sound system, worse performance (literally twice as slow to 60) and lacked features like a 360 cam, lane change assist, and auto park. But as it’s all personal preference, I understand why others would like something else too.

The EX30 I’ve ordered also has electric seats, with memory function and driver profiles. The car comes with a proximity key, as well as RFID cards that work similar to the Tesla, and a future update will bring phone support to unlock and start the car. There is also no on/off button, the car automatically starts when you get in, and turns off when you leave. There’s also a camp mode like option to keep the ac running. Volvo also provide OTA updates on a 6-8 week cadence of which they have a great track record with. But again, I have a hunch that you are not genuinely interested and instead just arguing over what car people prefer and should buy, so I’m going to disable notifications for this thread. Honestly man, glad you’re happy with your car and enjoy it

Good luck selling a hybrid in a few years, you won't be able to give them away