Volvo announced its smallest electric SUV for the 2025 model year, called the EX30. This new model is also cheaper than the Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge. However, size doesn’t always matter regarding premium build quality and performance.
This compact EV offers a proud 6.5 inches of ground clearance and a towing rating of 2,000 pounds, equal to its larger Recharge siblings. The 2025 Volvo EX30 also boasts a more streamlined manufacturing process using more stamped body parts and partnering with suppliers who claim to commit to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2025.
It is also built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform developed by Volvo’s Chinese parent company Geely. Powertrains offered for the EX30 come as a rear-drive 268 horsepower single-motor layout or an all-wheel drive 422 hp variant capable of reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Both powertrains use a 64-kWh battery pack. The claimed range for the single-motor Volvo EX30 is 275 miles.
Inside, the Volvo EX30 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen and full-width sound bar mounted at the base of the windshield as standard. This soundbar holds seven speakers while reducing the amount of wiring in the cabin. The option to upgrade to a Harman Kardon sound system is available. Moreover, interior upholstery options range from wool-blend fabrics or recycled denim accented with adjustable ambient lighting. Interior storage space is plentiful and neat thanks to retractable cup holders and bins at the front and rear.
A rugged Cross Country trim package includes increased ground clearance with optional 18-inch wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. Other aesthetic details on the EX30 Cross Country include a Swedish flag on the hood and an optional roof rack. The 2025 Volvo EX30 arrives in dealers next summer, but you can pre-order yours now.
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