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Volvo EX30 vs Volvo XC40 Recharge
The Volvo EX30 and Volvo XC40 Recharge are both fully electric SUVs from Volvo, aimed at different buyers. The EX30 sits in the subcompact segment, built for city-focused drivers who want a smaller footprint and lower entry cost. The XC40 Recharge targets compact SUV buyers who need more cabin space, stronger road presence, and higher overall output.
Range and charging separate them clearly. The EX30 delivers up to about 344–480 km depending on battery and drivetrain, while the XC40 Recharge reaches up to about 530 km in newer single-motor variants. Charging speeds are close. The EX30 supports up to 153 kW DC fast charging, while the XC40 Recharge reaches around 150 kW. Both can charge from 10 to 80 percent in about 25–30 minutes under ideal conditions.
Price positioning places the EX30 as Volvo’s entry EV, while the XC40 Recharge sits higher with more features and space. The EX30 is more accessible in global markets including Europe and China, while the XC40 Recharge has wider availability across Europe, North America, and select Asian regions. This comparison helps you decide between a lower-cost urban EV and a more versatile compact SUV with longer range and space.
Within the brand, the EX30 aligns with smaller EVs like the Volvo EX40 and future entry models, while the XC40 Recharge sits closer to larger options like the Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo EX90. Key rivals for the EX30 include the Smart #1 and MG4 EV. The XC40 Recharge competes with models such as the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 e-tron.
The Volvo EX30 offers strong efficiency, compact size for urban driving, and lower price as key strengths, but it has limited rear space and less premium feel compared to larger Volvos. The Volvo XC40 Recharge provides more interior space, higher range in updated versions, and stronger performance, though it costs more and is less efficient in dual-motor form.
Quick verdict; Choose the EX30 if your focus is city use and lower cost. Choose the XC40 Recharge if you need more space, longer range, and broader usability.
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MODEL
| Models |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2023, June 07 2023, January 16 |
| Status |
Available to order. Released 2023, June
Available to order. Released 2023, January 16 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Available to order. Released 2023, June - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range Available to order. Released 2023, January 16 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| Country of origin | Sweden Sweden |
| Base Price |
€ 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 € 44,820 £ 46,500 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor $ 52,450 € 51,100 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range $ 54,200 € 58,100 £ 51,800 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
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 RWD 238 hp (175 kW) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor RWD 252 hp (185 kW) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range AWD 408 hp (300 kW) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| Torque |
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 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 670 Nm (494 lb-ft) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| Acceleration 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 7.4 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 6.9 sec 0-60 mph (7.4 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 4.7 sec 0-60 mph (4.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| Max Speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
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 67 kWh usable, 69 kWh total - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 82 kWh total - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 82 kWh total - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| Tech |
Li-ion LFP battery - Volvo EX30 Single Motor NMC battery - Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range NMC battery - Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V |
| Range |
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 299 mi WLTP - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 315 mi WLTP (293 mi EPA) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 311 mi WLTP (254 mi EPA) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| 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 274 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 285 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 286 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| Recuperation | Yes Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Type 2 11 kW - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| DC Charging |
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 200 kW max, 10-80% in 27 min - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor CCS 150 kW max, 10-80% in 29 min - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range CCS 150 kW max, 10-80% in 27 min - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| Others | V2L (vehicle to load) charging |
BODY
| Type | 5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Platform | SEA CMA |
| Dimensions | 166.7 x 72.3 x 61.0 in (4233 x 1836 x 1549 mm) 173.2 x 73.3 x 64.8 in (4400 x 1863 x 1647 mm) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.329 Cd |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in (2650 mm) 106.4 in (2702 mm) |
| Clearance | 6.9 in (176 mm) |
| Weight |
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: 2034 kg unladen, 2470 kg gross - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor EU: 2076 kg unladen, 2520 kg gross - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range EU: 2167 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R18, R19, R20 R19, R20 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 11.2 ft³ EU: 419 l, 1328 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet | Yes Yes |
| Towing |
Yes
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | 12.3" touchscreen 9.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | No 12" |
| Head-Up | No No |
COMFORT
| Seats | Heated front seats Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Park Assist Pilot Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY
| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Run off road mitigation, Front cross traffic alert with automatic brake, Accident avoidance and collision mitigation, Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear collisions, Lane Departure Warning, Rear cross traffic alert with automatic brake, Mitigating collisions with oncoming traffic by braking, Steering intervention to protect pedestrians and cyclists 1 front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 1 front camera, 1 rear camera. Lane Keeping Aid, Road Sign Information, Rear Collision Warning, Driver Alert, Rear Auto Brake, Cross Traffic Alert with cyclists and pedestrians detection, High Beam Assist, Assistance at risk of collision |
Note
| Others | Also known as Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric |
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