Verdict
B
Electric · Sweden · 2024-Present
Volvo EX30
Volvo EX30 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2024-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Electric
Volvo's small electric SUV — built on Geely's SEA platform shared with Smart #1 and Zeekr X. Built in China (with Ghent, Belgium adding capacity from 2025). UK gets 51 kWh LFP Single Motor (RWD), 64/69 kWh NMC Single Motor Extended Range (RWD), and 69 kWh Twin Motor Performance (AWD, 422 bhp, 0-62 in 3.6s). Single screen-only cabin (no instrument cluster) divides opinion. WLTP range up to ~298 miles, 153 kW DC charging. Volvo's smallest and cheapest EV — Tesla Model Y rival in spirit, smaller in footprint.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2024-Present
Mk1
→
Twin Motor Performance — 422 bhp, 0-62 in 3.6s.
Verdict
B
BHP
422
0–60
3.6 s
Top
112 mph
MPG
298.0 mpg
Used
£28,000-£44,000
- + Twin Motor 0-62 in 3.6s
- + Compact city-friendly footprint
- − Single-screen no IC
- − Software bugs
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2024-Present · Mk1
- Software glitches on launch cars
- Single-screen layout — no instrument cluster
- China-build supply slow
- 12V battery drain
Rivals
Smart #1 · Kia EV3 · Mini Aceman · Tesla Model Y