Overview
The 2025 Volvo EX30 emerges as a compelling addition to the subcompact SUV segment, boasting impressive range, performance, and an appealing price point. Few electric vehicles can match its starting price of under $35,000, especially with a premium badge. With a range of up to 275 miles and rapid charging capabilities, even the swift two-motor models offer an impressive 265 miles on a single charge. Maintaining Volvo’s signature style inside and out, the EX30 is equipped with over two dozen cameras, radars, and ultrasonic sensors, elevating safety and convenience to new heights.
What’s New for 2025?
Volvo’s latest addition to its lineup, the all-new electric EX30, marks the Swedish automaker’s foray into the compact and eco-friendly SUV market. Not only does it boast being Volvo’s smallest and most affordable SUV to date, but it also holds the title of the fastest Volvo ever produced, adding an extra layer of excitement. Unveiled in June 2023, the EX30 is already generating buzz, with plans for a rugged Cross Country variant underway.
2025 Volvo EX30 Models and Pricing
| EX30 Single Motor Core | $34,950 |
| EX30 Single Motor Plus | $38,900 |
| EX30 Single Motor Ultra | $40,600 |
| EX30 Twin Motor Plus | $44,900 |
| EX30 Twin Motor Ultra | $46,600 |
Small, Stylish, And Smart Interior
The interior of the EX30 poses some challenges, particularly in terms of rear-seat legroom, which falls short compared to other subcompact SUVs.
With just 32.3 inches of legroom, it may not be ideal for transporting passengers in the back regularly or for long distances.
However, for smaller households or individuals who primarily use the front seats, the EX30 offers ample space and comfort.
The front row feels spacious, with dimensions surpassing the segment average, and convenient storage options for drinks and phones.
While the seats are generally comfortable, some users may find them lacking in support during longer drives.
Design-wise, the EX30 embodies Scandinavian minimalism with its sleek touchscreen-dominated cockpit and minimalist layout. Despite its compact size, the EX30 offers decent cargo space, especially when utilizing the split-folding seatbacks and adjustable load floor.
Excellent Exterior
The 2025 Volvo EX30 stands out in the crowded SUV market as a compact powerhouse, measuring eight inches shorter than Volvo’s XC40 and a notable ten inches shorter than the Lexus UX.
Despite its compact dimensions, the EX30 makes a bold statement with its sharp and stylish design, defying its size to command attention on the road.
Its sleek sheetmetal appears as if it’s still wet, smoothly flowing over the somewhat muscular bones of the vehicle, giving it a distinctively modern and enduring aesthetic. From its clean lines to its well-proportioned silhouette, every aspect of the EX30’s design exudes elegance and sophistication.
Volvo’s designers have masterfully balanced contemporary flair with timeless appeal, ensuring that the EX30 stands out as a symbol of Scandinavian design excellence.
With its striking appearance, the EX30 proves that great things truly do come in small packages, offering drivers a compact SUV that makes a big impression wherever it goes.
Features And Tech
Pilot Assist
Hundreds of reduced-effort highway miles have been logged using Volvo’s Pilot Assist system, allowing for comfortable cruising with feet off the pedals and a steady hand on the wheel. Operating the speed, distance, and steering assist features in the EX30 proves straightforward—simply pressing down on the stalk-mounted transmission selector initiates these functions. However, in stop-and-go traffic, it doesn’t perform as effectively as some other systems.
Park Pilot Assist
The extra-subcompact EX30 couldn’t be any easier to park unless it could park itself—which, in fact, it can, and quite effectively at that.
Helpful Homescreen
Volvo’s newest infotainment system boasts a well-designed and intuitive homescreen, providing users with a wealth of pertinent information and effortless access to various functions. This is particularly crucial as many features, such as adjusting the outside mirrors, are managed through this screen.
Robust Google Integration
The EX30’s infotainment system not only boasts a user-friendly interface but also offers seamless integration with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and other related apps and services. With features like considering destination and charge level, Google Maps facilitates finding efficient routes and charging stations. This built-in Google integration is particularly beneficial for Android users or those heavily reliant on Google’s ecosystem. However, iPhone users need not fret, as the EX30 also provides wireless Apple CarPlay integration.
Over-the-Air Updates
Similar to a mobile phone, the EX30 will improve over time through software updates released by Volvo, which can be installed while you sleep.
Four Interior Themes
Breeze, Mist, Pine, and Indigo may sound like scents for air fresheners, but in this instance, they represent the four interior themes available in the EX30. Each theme not only features distinct colors but also offers a unique blend of seating materials, none of which include leather, along with trim designs.