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Volvo EX30 vs Nissan Ariya
The Volvo EX30 and Nissan Ariya are both all‑electric SUVs aimed at different buyers. The EX30 targets urban drivers who want a compact EV with easy maneuverability and low running costs. The Ariya sits in the larger compact crossover segment, aimed at buyers who value interior space, comfort, and balanced daily and long‑distance use.
Range and charging differ due to battery size and design. The EX30 usually delivers about 344 to 480 km depending on version. The Ariya ranges from about 350 up to around 500 km in long‑range variants. Charging speeds are broadly similar. The EX30 supports around 150 kW DC fast charging and can go from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 25 to 30 minutes under ideal conditions. The Ariya supports up to about 130 kW fast charging and typically takes around 30 to 40 minutes to reach 80 percent from low state of charge.
Price positioning places the EX30 lower as a smaller, more city‑focused EV. The Ariya sits higher because of larger size and battery capacity. The EX30 is expanding across Europe and Asia. The Ariya is offered in Europe, North America, and select other markets. This comparison helps you choose between a compact city EV and a larger crossover built for spacious cabins and longer trips.
Within the brand, the EX30 sits below models like the Volvo EX40 and Volvo EX90. Rivals for the EX30 include the Smart #1 and MG4 EV. The Ariya is part of Nissan’s EV range alongside the Nissan Leaf and competes with vehicles such as the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
The Volvo EX30 offers strong efficiency, compact size for city use, and lower cost, but it has limited rear space and less comfort on long journeys. The Nissan Ariya provides more interior room, larger battery options, and a smoother ride for longer trips, though it has slower charging peak and higher price.
Quick verdict; Choose the EX30 for tight urban driving and lower cost. Choose the Ariya for space, comfort, and balanced range.
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| Price | $35,000.00 $39,600.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | Volvo Nissan |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Nissan Ariya 63kWh Nissan Ariya 87kWh Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 36,800 £ 34,000 - Volvo EX30 Single Motor $ 35,000 € 42,000 £ 38,550 - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range $ 46,200 € 45,300 £ 41,000 - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance $ 39,600 € 47,500 £ 39,700 - Nissan Ariya 63kWh $ 41,200 € 53,500 £ 44,700 - Nissan Ariya 87kWh $ 43,600 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh € 57,500 £ 50,850 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW $ 48,200 € 65,500 £ 59,000 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Availability Status |
Available to order. Released 2023, June
Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Nissan Ariya 63kWh Available to order. Released 2022, July - Nissan Ariya 87kWh Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Available to order. Released 2022, July - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Available to order. Released 2023, April 03 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
BATTERY & CHARGING
| Battery Capacity |
51 kWh total - Volvo EX30 Single Motor 69 kWh total - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 69 kWh total - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 63 kWh usable, 65 kWh total - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 63 kWh usable, 65 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
214 mi WLTP - Volvo EX30 Single Motor 298 mi WLTP - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 286 mi WLTP (275 mi EPA) - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 251 mi WLTP (216 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 333 mi WLTP (304 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 205 mi EPA - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 319 mi WLTP - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 309 mi WLTP (272 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 134 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Volvo EX30 Single CCS 153 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range CCS 153 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya 63kWh CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya 87kWh CCS 130 kW max - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh CCS 130 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW CCS 130 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h
Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya 63kWh Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya 87kWh Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Type 2 22 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Type 2 22 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Energy Consumption |
269 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX30 Single Motor 253 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 262 Wh/mi WLTP (265 Wh/mi EPA) - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 285 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 293 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 350 Wh/mi EPA - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 319 Wh/mi WLTP -Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 328 Wh/mi WLTP (370 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Volvo EX30 Single Motor RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range AWD 428 hp (315 kW) - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh FWD 242 hp (178 kW) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh AWD 306 hp (225 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW AWD 389 hp (290 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX30 Single Motor 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 3.4 sec 0-60 mph (3.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 7.2 sec 0-60 mph (7.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Torque (Nm) |
253 lb-ft (343 Nm) - Volvo EX30 Single Motor 253 lb-ft (343 Nm) - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 543 Nm (400 lb-ft) - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
112 mph (180 km/h)
99 mph (160 km/h) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 99 mph (160 km/h) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
BODY & DIMENSIONS
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 166.7 x 72.3 x 61.0 in (4233 x 1836 x 1549 mm) 4595 x 1850 x 1660 mm (180.9 x 72.8 x 65.4 in) |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) |
EU: 11.2 ft³
EU: 468 l - Nissan Ariya 63kWh EU: 468 l - Nissan Ariya 87kWh US: 646 l, 1691 l max - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh EU: 415 l - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW EU: 415 l, 2655 l max (US: 646 l, 1691 l max) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Body Style |
5 door SUV, 5 seats
5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
EU: 1833 kg unladen, 2216 kg gross - Volvo EX30 Single Motor EU: 1830 kg unladen, 2235 kg gross - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range EU: 1943 kg unladen, 2338 kg gross - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance EU: 1980 kg unladen, 2499 kg gross - Nissan Ariya 63kWh EU: 2121 kg unladen, 2530 kg gross - Nissan Ariya 87kWh US: 2090 kg curb - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh EU: 2259 kg unladen, 2655 kg gross - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW EU: 2259 kg unladen, 2655 kg gross (US: 2222 kg curb) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
Yes
No |
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE
| Crash Test Ratings | NCAP 2022: 5 stars |
COMFORT & SEATING
| Seating Capacity | Heated front seats Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
DISPLAYS & CONNECTIVITY
| Centre Screen (inches) | 12.3" touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | No 12.3" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No Yes, with augmented reality |
TECHNOLOGY
ADDITIONAL SPECS
Note
| Additional Notes | Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Also known as Nissan Ariya Engage e-4ORCE AWD |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
