Volvo EX30 Pros & Cons Explained

Volvo has recently launched its entry-level electric car in India, the EX30 at an introductory price of Rs 39.99 lakh. Volvo has positioned the EX30 below the EC40 and the EX40. It comes powered with a 69 kWh battery pack and produces a peak power of 268 BHP, thus bringing it into the standards of high-performance electric cars.

As expected from a European premium car, the build quality of the EX30 is quite impressive. We have mentioned the advantages and disadvantages of Volvo EX30 in order to list down the strengths and weaknesses. 

Volvo EX30 PROS

• The EX30 has got stunning design as Volvo’s designs are attractive and gains attention on the road.
• Volvo means solid and robust build quality.
• Coming to the Volvo EX30 EV price and specs, it gets a powerful rear-wheel drive (RWD) with a max power of 268 BHP and 343 Nm of peak torque. 0-100 km/hr comes in just 5.3 seconds.

• Zero Emissions, cheap running costs, and a sustainable image will attract a lot of audience.
• It provides a real-world range of 400 Km on a single charge which is ideal for the majority of users.
• The EX30 commands an excellent high-speed stability combined with sporty handling and dynamics. The ride feels mature at speeds.
• It comes equipped with plenty of features such as panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps with active high-beam, one-pedal driving, button-less starting functionality, air-purifier, 9-speaker Harmon Kardon Audio System, NFC key card, etc.
• Solid 5-star NCAP safety rating, advanced safety features & ADAS to keep you going.

Volvo EX30 CONS

• Majority of the controls are handled via touchscreen head-unit, which feels cumbersome to use and takes a long time to get used to. Volvo should have provided physical buttons.
• Rear-seat comfort levels are mediocre, all thanks to high-flooring in between.
• The interiors are simple yet minimalistic, which are not suited for everyone’s tastes.
• The rear visibility is quite poor due to the small windshield and thick C-Pillars, as users will have to rely on the rear-camera.

• The 318-litre boot space is quite less as compared to the boot space in the competition.
• Missing features such as ventilated front seats, heads-up display, adjustable regenerative braking, rear A/C vents, rear center armrest, spare tyre, opening sunroof etc.
• The low-speed ride is unsettling and quite firm due to 19-inch wheels. It is at par but not plush as users will feel the bad roads in the city.
• Limited dealership & service network across the country is no match for German competitors.