The Model Y's Biggest Problem | NEW Volvo EX30 Ultra Review

The Volvo EX30 takes direct aim at the Tesla Model Y, offering punchy electric performance, decent range, and simplistic design. And when specced in dual-motor AWD form, it has Tesla-matching pace as well. So what’s the catch?

Join Sam Sheehan as he gets behind the wheel of Volvo’s super-SUV to gauge its chances against Tesla’s best-seller…

Facts and stats
Price: Starts from £32,850
Acceleration 0-62mph: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed: 112mph
Power: 428hp
Torque: 543Nm
Weight: 1,960kg
Tyres: Goodyear Efficient Grip 245/50
Wheels: 20-inch (Ultra trim, 19-inch for other trims)

Battery
Range: Up to 295.8 miles
Capacity: 51 - 69 kWh
Charging: 28 mins 10-80% estimated 153kW DC fast charging time
Energy consumption: 17.0 - 17.5 miles/kWh
Gearbox: Automatic (single-speed)

Dimensions and practicality
Number of seats: 5
Length: 4,233mm
Width 1,940mm
Height 1,555mm
ISOFIX ✅x2 (rear)
Boot capacity/cargo volume: Dual motor - 318 litres when seats up and 904 litres when seats down
Front boot/frunk: ✅
Single Motor - 400 litres when seats up and 1,000 litres when seats down
(02:37 Boot space)
Turning circle: 10.7m

Connectivity and infotainment
12.3-inch infotainment display (includes instrument cluster and speedometer)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Google built in
Bluetooth ✅
Wireless charging for phones ✅
USB-C charging ports ✅x4

Extra features
Panoramic sunroof ✅
4x USB-C ports

Insurance group: 35E, 36E, 37E, 38E, 40E, 41E

Presenter: @samsheehan55
Editor: @montymakesmovies

00:00 *BLEEP*
00:04 Model why?
00:31 Price and configuration
00:35 Clever design
01:22 Wheels
01:29 Exterior finishings
01:48 Back
02:10 Not so clever design
02:37 Boot space
03:03 Frunk
03:16 Back seats
03:35 Panoramic sunroof
03:37 Back seats continued
04:41 Front seats
05:24 Infotainment
06:05 360 reversing cameras
06:26 Storage
06:49 Wireless charging
07:01 IT'S QUICK! 0-62mph
07:42 Dual or single motor?
08:39 Driving assists
09:05 Handling
09:59 Annoyances
10:19 One pedal driving
10:31 Steering
11:05 Ride comfort
11:37 Range
11:52 Charging
12:21 This or a Tesla?

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[davidknollman]

Strange review. This is not a Model Y competitor as it's a class or 2 smaller. Also the cable will fit in the frunk as I have one and have fitted it!

Great car but it's not a Model Y.

Also most driver assist apps can be turned off easily and are not buried in menu's.

[Martin-dxzs]

In the most recent update, you can easily turn off the driver distractions, lane departure, and speed limit warnings with just a tap from the quick settings menu :) the drivers alert is also way less obtrusive

[Martin-dxzs]

You just have you wind up the charge cables into a circle for them to fit in the frunk nicely, we’ve been doing it since we got the car :)

[Martin-dxzs]

We love ours. Test driven the Tesla and the Volvo multiple times. The EX30 was quicker, felt easier to use, had 100X better buying experience, and feels far more special inside and not sterile.

[Odinscrow]

The charge cables do fit in the froot / how hard did you try?

[sissach]

I test drove one in February (Switzerland) and was quoted a delivery date in September. Decision made to get a Model Y which was delivered 2 weeks later.

[Martin-dxzs]

Did you have it in performance mode? It’s even quicker again.

[BlackPrimeMinister]

Any car without buttons or dials is dead to me.

[johnbower]

You did not put much effort into trying to squeeze the charging cable into the front storage area.

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-zb]

Mount a HUD infront of the driver alert and get two good thing in one move.

If Android Auto was possible AAOS would be unnecessary.

The comparison to a MYP, here in Sweden the MYP is about 10k€.

Sure you get some space, kWh for that price.
But no sensors, manuell towbar, no 360 cam, automatic parking and lane change is 4000€ for ex.

[johnbower]

If those warning pings keep going off it is not a fault with the car, they are telling you that you are doing something wrong.

[johnbower]

The back edge of the rear door cutting into the wheel arch is not to improve looks, it is a cheaper way to build the car body, problem doing it this way allows dirt etc flying off the rear wheel getting into the door opening seam.

[theekozhi]

I own and in love with my car EX30 Ultra since April this year.. As this guy says in this video I never had any issue with buttonless key.. Back boot opens in just a single press, unlike this guy's over-exaggeration.

[glideman]

The door material reminds me of a 70s toilet

[hermanstokbrood]

New??? The EX30 is introduced in juni 2023.
BTW, Volvo is smart enough to focus on 75% of the smartphone market which isn't an Apple device.
The car as shown is €55k. Not exactly a bargain.

[misterbeard]

Trunk didn't open because you were standing too close to it.

[memnon]

The interior door cards look like cookware. It’s definitely not comparable to the model y, they would apply to people with different needs.

It’s like comparing a Mazda cx30 to a cx5.

[JB-veze]

Its absolutely nothing like a Tesla whether you cover up a badge or not.

[vp]

The Model Y is a much bigger more efficient, full size family car with a bigger boot! Perceived quality and materials in the Tesla are much better too. Finally the pcp and lease deals are much more competitive hence you see so many model Y’s on the road!

[mikej]

Matt Watson at Carwow also said it’s a Y killer.
Explains the angry Y owners comments now several reviewers have said the same.