The Volvo EX30 will be launching in South Africa soon. Here’s a detailed look at specifications and pricing of this all-electric compact SUV.
The new Volvo EX30 will be the smallest vehicle from the Swedish carmaker, sitting below the XC40 and C40 crossover. Assembled in China currently and sharing quite a few common elements from the Smart #1 and Zeekr X, the EX30 comes to the South African market in a 5-model lineup.
Powertrain and Performance
The all-electric Volvo EX30 will be sold with single motor and rear-wheel drive and dual-motor, all-wheel drive configurations. The entry-level model features 200 kW and 343 Nm, and it’ll hit 100 kph in 5.7 seconds. Thanks to a lithium-ion phosphate battery with 51 kWh, a range of 343 km is possible based on the WLTP cycle.
You can go for the Single Motor Extended range model that replaces the 54 kWh battery with a 69 kWh unit that increases the performance (down to 5.3 seconds) and a range of 480 km.
If you’re wanting some serious performance, then the EX30 Twin Motor Performance should be your port of call. With 315 kW and 543 Nm driving all four wheels, a 0-100 kph of 3.4 seconds is possible. You’ll be penalised for the performance as the additional power, performance and weight reduces the battery range down to 460 km based on the WLTP cycle.
Standard Equipment
Core
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive cruise control
- Google services
- Rearview camera + rear sensors
- 11 kW Onboard charger
- Heatpump
- Heated seats and heated steering wheel
- Driver profile
- Thor signature daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- 2 NFC cards
- Volvo Safe Space
- Mid Illumination
Plus (the above content plus the following)
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Harmon Kardon audio
- Digital Key
- High level illumination
- Power operated tailgate
- Advanced lighting
- Ultrasonic front parking sensors
- 2-Zone climate control
- Pilot Assist
- Wireless phone charger
Ultra (the above content plus the following)
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Fixed panoramic roof
- 360-degree camera including side sensors
- Power seats with memory function
- 4-way lumbar adjustment
- Park Assist Pilot
How much does the Volvo EX30 cost in South Africa?
| EX30 Core Single Motor | R775 900 |
| EX30 Plus Single Motor Extended Range | R865 900 |
| EX30 Plus Twin Motor Performance | R935 900 |
| EX30 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range | R965 900 |
| EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance | R995 900 |
The new Volvo EX30 is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km vehicle and 8-year/160 000 km battery warranty.
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