VOLVO EX30 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Volvo's smallest SUV, the EX30, combines world-renowned safety with high practicability and reduced dimensions, making the vehicle useful for a broader range of customers. It has three powertrain versions to suit different needs for complete versatility.

The first version, with a single electric motor, is made to be used in urban traffic and for short distances, having the lowest range of the three interpretations offered by Volvo. On the other hand, this version is the most cost-effective one and represents a more affordable approach to the quality that defines Volvo as an automaker.

For longer trips, a Single Motor Extended Range variant encapsulates a bigger battery that can provide up to 300 miles of range from a single charge. This one may be a good match for drivers who tend to have "range anxiety."

For speed enthusiasts, Volvo offers a third variant of the EX30, Twin Motor Performance, with two electric motors, as the name suggests. It is Volvo's fastest-accelerating car at the time of its presentation, having a 0 to 62 mph time of only 3.6 seconds.

Although it can have impressive dynamic performances thanks to its power output of 422 hp, the vehicle also has the lowest carbon footprint amongst all the Volvos ever produced. The car also has optional fast charging that can see the battery charge from 10 to 80 percent in no more than 25 minutes.

For more versatility, the Swedish carmaker offers an EX30 Cross Country version in the form of a car with increased ground clearance, skid plates mounted on every part of the vehicle, optional 19-inch black wheels, and Cross Country branding that is highlighted by a Swedish flag mounted on the hood.

These features help keep Volvo's cross-country tradition alive and provide the EX30 with a total off-road makeover.

The EX30 prioritizes safety, as one would anticipate from a Volvo, and has many active and passive safety features meant to create a safe environment for the passengers and the other traffic participants. One notable safety feature is its standard inclusion of a dedicated system to prevent "dooring" incidents involving bicycles.

This feature notifies the passengers when they are about to open a door in the path of a cyclist, scooter rider, or runner, ensuring their safety and avoiding unpleasant situations and eventual injuries. Also, for more functionality, the car comes equipped with Park Pilot Assist, a function that reduces the risk of collisions when trying to squeeze the car into tiny spaces across the city.

Volvo EX30 represents one of the most versatile SUVs due to its small size and competitive characteristics, and it can be a suitable car for both daily driving and off-roading without any significant modifications.