Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra electric RWD automatic
Sustainability rating
2025
89%
9.1
10
Clean Air
Exhaust emissions
good
10.0
10
good
10.010
| NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | PM | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal test (WLTP) | 8.08 | ||||||
| Warm weather | 10.010 | ||||||
| Highway | 10.010 | ||||||
| Winter cold start | 10.010 | ||||||
| Winter warm start | 10.010 |
good
10.010
| NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | PM | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-world mixed drive | 10.010 | ||||||
| Short city trip | 10.010 | ||||||
| Congestion | 2.02 |
Non-exhaust emissions
adequate
8.2
10
adequate
4.56
| Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Influence of mass | 1.53 | |
| Wheel alignment | 1.01 | |
| Accelerator response | 2.02 |
adequate
5.36
| Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake dust mitigation | 0.04 | |
| Brake dust containment | 0.06 | |
| Recuperative braking - warm test | 5.36 |
Additional Life Cycle Assessment information
adequate
7.6
10
Pollutants
*Exhaust emissions are not contributing to the score in Additional Life Cycle Assessment information because they are scored in the Exhaust emissions section above.
8.2
10
Energy Efficiency
Energy demand
good
8.4
10
good
9.410
Legal test (WLTP)
17
kWh/100 km
Warm weather
17.3
kWh/100 km
Highway
27.7
kWh/100 km
Winter cold start
30
kWh/100 km
Winter warm start
22.3
kWh/100 km
adequate
8.610
Total LCA energy consumption
*Direct propulsion energy share is not shown, it is included in ‘Fuel/energy supply’
Energy source share in total LCA consumption
Rolling resistance
marginal
4.6
10
9.5
10
Greenhouse Gases
Exhaust GHG emissions
good
10.0
10
In laboratory
Legal test (WLTP)
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Warm weather
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Highway
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Winter cold start
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Winter warm start
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Additional Life Cycle Assessment information
adequate
6.1
10
Total LCA GHG Emissions
*The scoring does not consider the direct exhaust GHG emissions at the tailpipe, because they are scored separately in ‘Exhaust GHG emissions’ above.
Vehicle Life Cycle Average Emissions 29 (+/-)
(Best 26 | Worst 33)
Specifications
- Vehicle class Small SUV
- System power/torque 200 kW/343 Nm
- Engine size n.a.
- Declared consumption 17 kWh/100 km
- Declared driving range Overall 474 km City 657 km
- Declared CO2 n.a.
- Declared battery capacity Usable (net) 65.0 kWh Installed (gross) 69.0 kWh
- Mass 1,787 kg
- Heating concept Waste heat & high voltage heater & heat pump
- Tyres 245/40R20
- Emissions class AX
- Tested car YV12ZEL90T260XXXX
- Publication date 09 2025
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Driving Experience
Consumption & Range
adequate
Estimated actual consumption
What consumption can be expected in real world conditions?
adequate
| Conditions | Urban | Rural | Highway | Mixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm weather |
16.7
|
18.2
|
21.4
|
18.5
|
kWh/100 km
|
| Cold winter |
29.3
|
21.9
|
26.8
|
26.1
|
kWh/100 km
|
Driving range
What driving range can be expected in real world conditions?
adequate
| Conditions | Urban | Rural | Highway | Mixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm weather | 453 | 415 | 354 | 410 |
km
|
| Cold winter | 258 | 345 | 282 | 289 |
km
|
Accuracy of display
Is the consumption figure on the display correct?
good
Cold Winter Performance
good
Driving range benefit of pre-warming
How much further can you drive in winter, if the car is pre-warmed?
good
| Type | Driving Range Benefit | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Urban trip | + 174km | |
| Mixed trip | + 87km |
Cabin heating
Does the vehicle get warm quickly in winter?
good
| Type | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Head area |
194s
|
328s
|
| Footwell |
169s
|
The rear footwell reached 16°C in 175 (left) and 449 (right) seconds.
Additional heating functions
What functions can be used to improve heating comfort?
| Y/N | Fitment | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | Standard for the tested version | |
| Seat heating front | Standard for the tested version | |
| Seat heating rear | ||
| Steering wheel heating | Standard for the tested version | |
| Scheduled pre-heating of seats | Standard for the tested version | |
| Scheduled steering wheel pre-heating | ||
| Scheduled cabin air pre-heating | Standard | |
| Smart cabin heating management |
Cabin thermal insulation
How well does the cabin maintain its temperature?
adequate
Good
Adequate
Poor
Charging Capability
adequate
Battery pre-conditioning
Does the vehicle have the ability to optimize the battery temperature for fast charging?
| Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery pre-conditioning |
Fast charging
adequate
Charging time
How quickly can the battery charge?
Recharged range gain per charging time
How long do you need to fast charge to drive a certain distance?
Charging power
How quickly does energy flow into the battery, depending on its charge level?
Home charging efficiency
Is charging at home efficiently utilizing the energy withdrawn from the grid?
good
| Home charging efficiency |
91%
|
|
| Maximum home charging power | 22 kW | Optional |
Bidirectional charging
How capable is the vehicle of supplying energy from its battery to other devices or systems?
poor
Power output
Not available
Compatibility
|
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
The inlet or the interior socket can provide AC power through an electrical domestic socket.
|
Vehicle-to-Household (V2H)
The vehicle can provide power to a household through a charger.
|
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
The vehicle can return power to the grid.
|
Grid Integration
|
Basic
No integration (just a socket for a stand-alone load). No scheduling option. Very basic visualisation.
|
Limited
Energy management system through the vehicle app (timers availability and power monitoring). Dedicated interface in the car, with mobile app monitoring.
|
Advanced
Advanced: Advanced settings available such as tariff and consumption control, linked to distributor energy prices. Advanced real time energy flow visualization. AI powered suggestions for optimal usage.
|
Green NCAP comments
The EX30 is an SUV and this is reflected in its estimated real-world consumption values, which fall in the range for 'adequate' for all scenarios – warm weather and cold winter, urban, rural, highway and mixed driving. Thanks to the 69 kWh battery, the expected driving ranges are also seen as adequate for most consumer's needs. The consumption readings on the board computer display are accurate.
- The EX30 is an SUV and this is reflected in its estimated real-world consumption values, which fall in the range for 'adequate' for all scenarios – warm weather and cold winter, urban, rural, highway and mixed driving. Thanks to the 69 kWh battery, the expected driving ranges are also seen as adequate for most consumer's needs. The consumption readings on the board computer display are accurate.
- Drivers are advised to preheat the vehicle before cold winter trips, if possible. By doing so, a significant increase of driving range can be achieved. The EX30 impresses with a very quick heat-up of the cabin in cold ambient conditions, ensuring good thermal comfort.
- The vehicle's home charging efficiency is good with a grid-to-battery-output value of 91%. The fast DC charging is seen as adequate. The EX30 doesn't offer any kind of bidirectional charging functionalities.
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Our verdict
The EX30 is Volvo's smallest fully electric SUV. Tested here is the Single Motor Extended Range version. It comes with a battery of 69 kWh nominal capacity and weighs almost 1.8 tonnes. The vehicle's balanced design and adequate consumption values make it possible to achieve an average score of 89% and by that just closely miss a fifth Green star.