Volvo has presented its latest electric car, a small suv that has, yes, all the hallmarks of the firm: technology, design and security. The Volvo EX30 is now available to be reserved in all European markets and, although no specific details have been provided, the company has already announced that it will have a starting price of around 36,000 euros.
The little brother of Volvo’s electric cars has very contained dimensions. With its 4.23 meters in length, it is smaller than the Smart #1, the Volkswagen ID.3 or the Peugeot e-2008, to have some references.
Volvo EX30 data sheet
opel corsa electric
BODY TYPE.
Electric five-seater B-SUV
MEASURES AND WEIGHT.
4.23 meters long, 1.84 meters wide, 1.56 high. Wheelbase of 2.65 meters.
TRUNK.
Confirmation pendient.
MAXIMUM POWER.
315 kW (428 CV)
WLTP CONSUMPTION.
Between 340 and 480 kilometers of maximum expected autonomy. Consumption to be confirmed.
ENVIRONMENTAL DISTINCTIVE.
zero emissions
DRIVING AID (ADAS).
Mandatory ADAS systems and proximity warning for cyclists, pedestrians and motorcycles and autonomous parking.
OTHERS.
12.3-inch central screen without dashboard. Digital key on the mobile phone, own application with remote controls.
ELECTRIC HYBRID.
No.
PLUG-IN HYBRID.
No.
electric
Yes. Versions with a 200 kWh (272 CV) motor with 49 and 64 kWh batteries and an option with two 315 kW (428 CV) motors and a 64 kWh battery.
price and release
Now available for reservations. Price to be confirmed. The most modest version will be around 36,000 euros, according to Volvo.
Miniaturized but with the same hallmarks
At Volvo they seem to be clear that they have to exploit the virtues of the small electric car, but they also want to avoid a label that seems to be inherently linked to lower quality or a reduction in performance.
Therefore, during the presentation, the firm has not tired of highlighting that this Volvo is One more of the family. This is confirmed by the design language, implementing Thor’s hammer in its headlights (in addition to the very powerful shapes) but also the technological and safety commitment.
In this last section, the Volvo EX30 comes as standard with a warning light for passengers if a cyclist or motorcyclist approaches before opening the door and Park Pilot Assist, which allows the vehicle to park autonomously in “all kinds of parking spaces, including parallel, curved, perpendicular, and diagonal styles.”
Already inside, Volvo claims to have worked with “Google, Apple and Qualcomm to offer the best possible user experience.” In the absence of checking the operation of its infotainment system, the small electric SUV bets everything on a central display screen 12.3-inch portrait that brings together all the information.
In a commitment to extreme minimalism, Volvo follows in the footsteps of Tesla and eliminates the control panel behind the wheel, so that all the information will be collected in the center of the dashboard. Accompanying this setup are five independent lighting themes.
In its integration with the mobile phone, it has a digital key that allows you to share access to the vehicle with trusted people and, in addition, in the dedicated application we will find remote access to the heating, manage the load or “find your car in a crowded parking lot”. “, although they do not offer more details about this functionality. All updates will arrive via OTA.
As for his mechanical configurationsVolvo has not offered specific details of the capacity of its batteries, although it leaves the range configured as follows:
Name
BATTERY TYPE
Size
Motor
charge
Autonomy
benefits
Single Motor
LFP
49 kWh
200 kWh (272 CV)
11 kW AC
134 kW CC
(10 al 80% a 25 min)
up to 344km
From 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds
Single Motor Extended Range
NMC
64 kWh
200 kWh (272 CV)
22 kW AC
134 kW CC
(10 al 80% a 25 min)
up to 480km
From 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds
Twin Motor Performance
64 kWh
Two engines generating 315 kW (428 hp)
22 kW AC
153 kW CC
(10 al 80% a 25 min)
Up to 460km
From 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds
Regarding its marketing, Volvo has confirmed that already admits reservations of any of its models but has not offered detailed prices for them. In 2024, a Cross Country version will be available, with higher ground clearance and specific details such as a more country aesthetic and even specific tires.
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