Swedish automaker Volvo continues solidifying its position in the Australian electric vehicle industry with roughly 3,000 e-SUV sales from January to August, The Driven reports.
The brand’s success does not stop there, as its forthcoming Volvo EX30 SUV has already gained more than 800 orders ahead of its official market launch. Remarkably, it has only been a couple of months since Volvo revealed the model’s official pricing and technical specifications.
Volvo Cars Australia Managing Director Stephen Connor stated that EX30 provides the brand with a new customer base as a small, all-electric premium SUV at the model’s June debut.
“The EX30 offers a strong value proposition to a new audience in the Australian car market, which is increasingly embracing EVs.”
Stephen Connor, Volvo Cars Australia Managing Director
Variants and pricing
Volvo offers three variants for the EX30 SUV. The base trim Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Plus costs $59,990. Meanwhile, the Single Motor Extended Ultra starts at $64,990. The top trim Twin Performance Ultra has a base price of $69,990. Refer to the table below:
| Variants | Pricing |
| Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Plus | $59,990 |
| Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Ultra | $64,990 |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Performance Ultra | $69,990 |
Key features
Below are some of the feature highlights of the Volvo EX30 SUV, as per the official website:
- 12.3″ driver and center display
- Squared sport steering wheel
- Versatile cargo spaces and storage
- Slim, ergonomic seats
- Wireless phone charger
- Boot power outlet
- Four USB-C ports
- Park Pilot Assist
- Door opening alert
- Pilot Assist
- Collision avoidance systems
- Driver alert system
- OTA updates
- Real-time connection with 5G
- Snapdragon® Cockpit Platforms
Technical details
The Australian-spec Volvo EX30 is 4,233 mm long, 1,837 mm wide, and 1,555 mm tall. It has a maximum cargo capacity of 904 liters and a trailer weight of 1600 kg.
All three variants will feature a 69 kWh battery pack. The dual-motor configuration will have a maximum output of 315 kW and torque of 543 Nm. It will enable a WLTP-estimated range of up to 460 km.
Volvo Cars’Cars’ Australian website indicated that the model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds. It also has an energy consumption of 15.7kWh per 100 km.
It can also support DC fast charging of up to 150 kW. This charging rate can enable a charging time of approximately 30 minutes for 10% to 80% state of charge.
The model’s maximum 460 km driving range and fast charging capabilities make it an ideal option for city driving and long trips.
See Also:
- Volvo EX30 debuts in North America, revealing innovative features and technologies
- Volvo previews its upcoming small SUV named EX30
- Volvo announces plans to adopt Tesla-developed NACS for its EVs in North America
- Volvo plans to launch its smallest and most affordable EV this summer
- The 2024 Volvo EX90 initial batch sold out in Europe
The warm response to the imminent arrival of the Volvo EX30 SUV demonstrates the Australian customers’ preference for European automotive brands.
Volvo aims to be an all-electric brand by 2026. The presence of the new Volvo EX30 SUV will undoubtedly aid the company in achieving its 2026 target. Volvo will begin customer deliveries by early 2024 in Australia.
