- Volvo has added a more affordable version to the EX30’s lineup.
- The single-motor, extended-range configuration is $6,000 cheaper than the dual-motor variant.
- Despite the lower price tag, the driving range is longer.
The Volvo EX30 electric crossover is now available in a more affordable configuration in the United States.
The newly introduced Single Motor Extended Range version retails for $40,245, including destination, making it $6,000 cheaper than the Twin Motor Performance variant that was–until now–the only configuration available in the U.S.
Powered by a rear-mounted electric motor making 268 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, the more affordable EX30 has the same 69-kilowatt-hour battery pack as its more expensive counterpart.
This, coupled with a lower weight of 3,913 pounds, compared to the 4,151 pounds of the dual-motor version, enables the single-motor EX30 to travel up to 261 miles on a single charge. That’s eight more miles than the heavier, more expensive version.
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According to Volvo’s American website, the maximum charging power is 175 kilowatts, while a 10% to 80% top-up will take 28 minutes. Not great, not terrible.
Power-wise, the EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is down 154 hp and 147 lb-ft compared to the dual-motor variant, and it takes longer to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour–5.1 seconds instead of 3.4 seconds. The 2,000-pound towing capacity, as well as the 165-pound roof load weight, remain unchanged. That said, an optional retractable trailer hitch that costs an extra $1,830 is needed on both variants if towing is your thing.
The EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is available in just one equipment level called Plus. It comes with a panoramic roof, adaptive cruise control, a heat pump, a dual-zone automatic climate system, 19-inch aluminum wheels, a 12.3-inch central touchscreen running Android Automotive OS, and a bunch of safety features. The Ultra version, which adds a 360-degree camera with 3D view, lane-keeping assist and an automated parking feature, is only available with the Twin Motor Performance version.
Adding a more affordable version is great news, but it’s still not quite as affordable as it was first announced. Back in 2023, when Volvo said the EX30 would be sold in America, it was supposed to have a starting price of around $35,000. Delays caused by software gremlins and a tariff war meant the EX30 finally made its way stateside this year, wearing a much higher price tag of over $45,000.
Now, things are looking better, but there’s room for improvement. In Europe, the entry-level EX30 has a smaller, 51 kWh battery with a 209-mile WLTP-rated range. For the right price, this bare-bones version could have a place in the United States. Until that happens, though, the Single Motor Extended Range remains the most affordable EX30 this side of the Atlantic.
