Premium in name, but not in price. The Volvo EX30 comes with the prestige connotations of the cool, stylish Swedish brand, but does so at a price that undercuts many of its mainstream rivals. And just because its cheaper doesn’t means that it’s lacking in specs, either – quite the opposite, in fact.
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The range kicks off with a Single Motor model that’s capable of 0-62mph in just 5.7 seconds, while the most potent Twin Motor Performance achieves the benchmark sprint in a scarcely believable 3.6 seconds. Our favourite is the line-up’s mid-spec model, though; the Extended Range is only a little bit quicker than the base model, but thanks to its 64kWh (usable) battery, it will cover 296 miles (WLTP) between charges – or still comfortably more than 220 miles in our hands with plenty of motorway mileage factored in. Thanks to the Volvo’s 153kW charging capability, you won’t have to wait long to get back on the road, either.
Of course, all of this would be irrelevant if the EX30 didn’t stack up well elsewhere, but the Swedish car is a true all-rounder. In our most recent comparison test, the EX30 scored brilliantly, with its comfortable driving experience (which doesn’t come at the expense of sure-footed handling), performance and interior finish all earning plenty of praise. Of course, being a Volvo, it’s packed with loads of standard safety kit, and Euro NCAP ranked it one of the safest models in its class. When it comes to big poshness on a small budget, little else even comes close to the EX30.
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