Why this new Volvo will kill the Tesla Model Y!

This is the Volvo EX30, and it’s an absolute game-changer!

Now we know what you’re thinking - it’s just another crossover electric SUV! And yes, it might be, but we think it might have changed the performance SUV game forever!

But why, we hear you ask? Well the EX30 may be small, but it can pack a serious punch!

When it comes to performance, there are a few options to choose from. You can select a single-motor edition that can produce 272hp, but it’s the dual-motor edition that we’re interested in, which can put down an awesome 428hp and 543Nm of torque! This makes it one of the most powerful Volvos ever produced!

These stats make the EX30 more powerful than an Audi RSQ3, an AMG GLA 45, and a Tesla Model Y Performance. But that’s not all - the EX30 is so much cheaper than its competitors, with the dual motor edition costing just £41,000! In comparison, an RSQ3 will cost you around £55,000, and the Model Y Performance will set you back around £60,000!

So what do you think? Could this small crossover SUV tempt you to turn to electric? Or would you still choose a petrol-powered German SUV? Let us know in the comments!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:38 Design
02:15 Motors
03:33 Performance
04:45 Interior
05:36 Batteries
06:30 Range
07:22 Infotainment
08:07 Practicality
08:53 Recycling
09:36 Price

[carwow]

Who makes the best-looking electric SUVs: Audi, BMW, Mercedes or Volvo? 🤔

[fieryeasy]

Volvo's design team has been killing it for the past few years

[Eric-qius]

Volvo's absolutely nailing it right now. The headlights actually adds so much character to the car, unlike those generic long led strips found in hyundai.

[janvanrookhuijzen]

It won't kill the Model Y, but the ID.3 is such a bad deal compared to this (and many other EV's). The boot space is only 318L (Model Y has more than twice the space) so that's a pass for me. Would love to see a practical station wagon based on this specs and price.

[SomaliCoastguard]

A very small thing but...I'm so glad to see no large screen in front of the driver. I test drove an Ora Cat this weekend and was unable, despite much fiddling, to get a comfortable driving position without the top of the steering wheel completely obscuring the display!

[daibiiringe]

This is it!! This is the car I've been looking for. Performance, price, size, economy, etc. It's perfect

[DrBreezeAir]

I love it. The pricing is absolutely a game changer. My family loves the XC60.

[peterwonaprize]

Volvo/Polestar and Hyundai/Genesis are the most appealing mass market EV companies right now, in my opinion.

But Volvo’s build quality and their approach to design is in a league of its own. Can’t wait to drive the EX30.

[northofhereBerlin]

Wow, 11 minutes of praising mixed right out of the press release material garnished on bits and pieces of promo video snips. I’m impressed!

[wiegehtslukas]

im LOVING it. Everything about this is right. The Power, the Design, the Price. Will definitely be considering this as my next car.

[MohdSaud-bztw]

Their designs are just on point!!They are doing great and can be top of its game in electric car category.

[johnmansfield]

I want one, looking for a town runaround with occasional journeys of 50 miles round trip and once/twice a year journeys of 200+ miles round trip. My wish list is for a small SUV that’s easy to drive around town and park etc but with enough performance to have some fun in. And has to be affordable, this looks a perfect match.

[tolun]

It's got lines and edges, but thankfully not too much. Some new designs go absolutely crazy with edges, angles and lines, making the design look way too noisy. This is a good balance - it looks modern and a bit aggressive, but still elegant.

[ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

I just cannot believe the value. This will be the best selling small suv, no doubt

[ChakibTsouli]

Looks absolutely stunning. Quite surprised it's got a dual motor config considering its size.

[Maarten_vd]

This is Volvo buying carwow for a 11 minute commercial.

[IanTed]

We have the XC40 B4 the mild hybrid, great performance and relative economy, this may be our next car and first full EV, we love the quality and VFM of Volvos despite never having one previously.

[TheCarLovingSwede]

I suggest to everyone reading this to watch Volvo's release video of this car. By far the best release video I've ever seen of a car, extremely well made ❤

[PapaRisk]

This looks like an absolutely winner. Good job Volvo.

[vwstormchaser]

My wife has been driving an 2006 XC90 V8 since 2010. A brilliant car. Every year I show her a newer car to replace it with, but she says ‘no, I love my Volvo.’ We finally have the solution. We’re getting a dual motor EX30 for town, and we’ll keep the XC90 when we need the 7 seats/ load space / holidays. Everyone is happy. Mad to think though that the EX30 has a 0-60 of half the time of a 4.4ltr V8. Can’t wait.