This Is When Volvo EX30, Swedish Brand’s Smallest EV, Will Be Heading To India

Quick Highlights

• Volvo unveiled the EX30 in mid-2023 globally.
• Likely to be Volvo’s entry-level EV in India.
• Exterior highlights include a digital pattern for the Thor hammer-shaped LED DRLs and stylishly connected LED tail lights.
• Cabin to have a choice of four themes, carries on with the exterior’s minimalist design approach.
• Features on board include a 12.3-inch portrait touchscreen, dual-zone AC, and ADAS.
• Internationally, offered with three electric powertrains, with a WLTP-claimed range of up to 475 km.
• Could be priced from Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom) in India if locally assembled like the XC40 Recharge.

In mid-2023, the Volvo EX30 broke cover as the smallest and the entry-level all-electric offering from the Swedish carmaker. Now, it’s been confirmed that the smallest Volvo EV is indeed heading our way to India sometime in 2025.

It was confirmed by Martin Persson, Head of Volvo Cars for Asia Pacific (excluding China), when he was addressing the media in Delhi recently. He said, "It (EX30) is our most sustainable car ever, if you look at the CO2 footprint, it's significantly lower than other cars. Of course, price is one thing but I think it will appeal to those who are environmentally conscious.”

Here’s a brief about the smallest EV offering from Volvo till date:

Volvo EX30 Design

The EX30 SUV has a very minimalistic exterior design, with key highlights being a closed-off grille and a digital pattern for the Thor Hammer-shaped LED DRLs. There’s the Volvo logo in the closed-off grille (also sporting the front camera) and the ADAS radar in the bumper.

Its sides have a free-floating roof-like effect thanks to the blacked-out A-, B-, and C-pillars. The EX30 gets rounded-off wheel arches, which house up to 20-inch aerodynamically designed alloy wheels depending on the variant chosen. At the back, your attention is drawn to the stylishly connected LED tail lights, which are inspired by the long units present on Volvo’s flagship electric SUV like the EX90, having a C-shape appearance.

Volvo EX30 Interior And Features

You will notice that the minimalistic design approach has been carried forward in the electric SUV’s cabin as well. The only points of attraction on the dashboard are the modern 3-spoke steering wheel, vertically designed AC vents, and the portrait 12.3-inch touchscreen display (with wireless Apple CarPlay only). Volvo is offering the EX30 internationally with a total of four cabin theme options, including two dual-tone upholstery choices.

Apart from the central infotainment unit, the EX30 is also equipped with wireless phone charging, heated front seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, and an air purifier. Its safety net comprises multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, rain-sensing wipers, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Volvo EX30 Powertrain Options

Globally, Volvo offers the EX30 in three variants, as given below:

It supports AC charging as well as DC fast charging of up to 153 kW, which takes 28 minutes to top up the battery from 10 to 80 percent on the mid- and top-spec variants. The lower-spec variant supports DC fast charging of up to 134 kW and it takes 26 minutes for taking the battery from 10 to 80 percent.

Volvo EX30 India Price And Competition

We believe Volvo could price the EX30 from Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom) in India if locally assembled like the XC40 Recharge. It will serve as a direct rival to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, while being a premium alternative to the BYD Atto 3. The Volvo EX30 will also take on the BYD Seal due to its similar expected price range.