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Volvo EX40 vs Volvo EX30 Cross Country

The Volvo EX40 and Volvo EX30 Cross Country sit in different size classes within the same brand. The EX40 targets buyers who want a balanced daily EV with more cabin space and comfort. The EX30 Cross Country targets buyers who want a smaller SUV with rugged styling, all-wheel drive, and light off-road use in a city-friendly size.

Range favors the EX40 due to its larger footprint and battery options, typically around 450 to 480 km WLTP. The EX30 Cross Country sits lower at about 420 to 430 km WLTP, with EPA estimates around 227 miles depending on setup. Charging performance is similar in peak terms but differs in scale. The EX30 Cross Country supports up to about 150 to 158 kW DC fast charging with 10 to 80 percent in roughly 25 to 30 minutes. The EX40 also supports fast charging but at slightly lower peak speeds, making long trips slower compared to newer architectures.

Volvo EX40 vs Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Price positioning shows a gap. The EX30 Cross Country sits as the more affordable entry into Volvo’s EV lineup, while the EX40 sits higher due to its larger size and more mature positioning. The EX40 is widely available across global markets. The EX30 Cross Country is newer, with rollout focused on Europe and North America first. This comparison helps you decide between a practical compact SUV and a smaller, more rugged lifestyle EV.

Within Volvo EV lineup, the EX40 sits alongside models like the EX90 as a core product. The EX30 Cross Country expands the lower end of the range, joining the standard EX30 as the smallest EV option, with added off-road styling and AWD focus.

EX40 offers more interior space, better long-distance comfort, and more mature ride quality, while it has an older platform feel and slower charging speeds. EX30 Cross Country offers compact size, strong acceleration with dual motors, and off-road styling with AWD, while it has shorter range and reduced practicality due to smaller size.

Quick verdict; Pick EX40 for space, comfort, and daily usability. Pick EX30 Cross Country for compact size and light off-road focus.

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  Volvo EX40 Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Price $50,000.00
Our Rating 5.5 5.5
Brand Volvo Volvo
Category Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Volvo EX40 Single Motor
Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Volvo EX30 Cross Country Twin Motor Performance

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2024, January 2025, February 10
Availability Status Available to order. Released 2024, February Available to order. Released 2025, February
Country of origin Sweden
Base Price (USD) € 50,000 £ 46,000 - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
$ 53,800 € 55,500 £ 48,000 - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
$ 55,500 € 59,600 £ 57,800 - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
€ 63,000 - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 67 kWh usable, 70 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
69 kWh total
Battery Chemistry Li-Ion NCM (400V type) NMC battery
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 298 mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
356 mi WLTP (296 mi EPA) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
334 mi WLTP (260 mi EPA) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
333 mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
265 mi WLTP
Energy Consumption 275 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
269 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
283 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
283 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
301 Wh/mi WLTP
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 7 h - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h
Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging (Max kW) CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 26 min - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
CCS 153 kW max, 10-80% in 26 min

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) RWD 238 hp (175 kW) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
RWD 248 hp (185 kW) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
AWD 402 hp (300 kW) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
AWD 442 hp (325 kW) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
AWD 428 hp (315 kW)
Torque (Nm) 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
670 Nm (494 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
670 Nm (494 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
400 lb-ft (543 Nm)
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. 7.3 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
6.9 sec 0-60 mph (7.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
4.6 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
3.7 sec 0-62 mph
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 112 mph (180 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h)
Transmission / Drive Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture CMA SEA
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 174.8 x 73.7 x 64.8 in (4440 x 1873 x 1647 mm) 166.7 x 72.8 x 61.7 in (4233 x 1850 x 1567 mm)
Wheelbase (mm) 106.4 in (2702 mm) 104.3 in (2650 mm)
Ground Clearance (mm) 7.8 in (197 mm)
Kerb Weight (kg) EU: 2040 kg unladen, 2470 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
EU: 2075 kg unladen, 2520 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
EU: 2170 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
EU: 2170 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
EU: 4156 lb unladen, 5148 lb gross
Wheel Size (inches) R19, R20 R18, R19
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 410 l, 1295 l max EU: 11.2 ft³
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) 31 l Yes
Towing Capacity (kg) EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Single Motor
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Yes

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system
Driver Assistance (ADAS) 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 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

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats Heated front seats
Roof Type Panoramic glass sunroof Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Park Assist Pilot

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 9" touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 12.3" No
Head-Up Display (HUD) No No

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

  Volvo EX40 Volvo EX30 Cross Country

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

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