2024 Volvo EX30
With the first units of the fully electric Volvo EX30 having touched down in South Africa, Volvo Car South Africa released more details on the structure of this highly anticipated range.
The five-strong local line-up starts at just R775 900, making the new EX30 one of the most accessible electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. Despite its keen positioning, the newcomer lacks nothing in the performance department.
For instance, the base EX30 Core Single Motor boasts peak outputs as high as 200kW and 343Nm, facilitating a 0-100km/h time of just 5.7 seconds. This rear-wheel-drive variant’s single-charge range comes in at 344km on the WLTP cycle, courtesy of a high-voltage 51kWh battery pack.
Next up is the EX30 Plus Single Motor Extended Range, which upgrades to a 69kWh battery pack (the latter used across the remainder of the line-up), boosting WLTP range to 476km. Though power and torque are unchanged, the 0-100km/h sprint improves to 5.3 seconds.
The EX30 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range employs the same powertrain, resulting in the same range.
Meanwhile, the EX30 Plus Twin Motor Performance adds a second electric motor, raising peak outputs to a lofty 315kW and 543Nm. With a 0-100km/h time of just 3.6 seconds, this all-wheel-drive powertrain – which is also employed by the range-topping EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance – makes the new model the fastest-accelerating Volvo yet.
Single-charge range is 460km (on the WLTP cycle) in both cases.
Impressive spec
For example, even the base Core trim level is generous and includes several big-car features as standard, such as a heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, rear park assist, 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, seven airbags and a raft of safety and driver-assistance features.
The mid-spec Plus grade adds items such as ambient interior lighting, wireless smartphone charging, a Harman Kardon premium sound system, a heat pump and a power-operated tailgate, while also upgrading to 19-inch eight-spoke alloy wheels, two-zone climate control and front-and-rear park assist.
Finally, the flagship Ultra specification enjoys extra luxuries like a fixed panoramic sunroof, powered front seats, a 360-degree parking camera, Park Pilot Assist, a 22kW onboard charger (up from 11kW) and 20-inch five-spoke alloys.
Pricing
- 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 EX30 comes with a 5-year/100 000km Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Plan, as well as 5-year/unlimited mileage Roadside Assistance, DataDot and Volvo On Call (SOS Roadside Assistance & 24/7 365 Personal Concierge). The battery pack is further covered by an 8-year warranty.
