Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 is an electric SUV with a length of 4,233 mm, five seats and a top speed of 180 km/h. Production started in 2024. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 0 g/km (WLTP). In Norway, 12,444 were registered new between 2023 and 2025, peaking at 7,230 in 2024. Three recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate and four with the US NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2024 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 212 kW (284 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Electric 0 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,876 kg |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Range (WLTP, typical per version) | 427–475 km |
| Length | 4,233 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,838 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Volvo EX30 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (35,135 cars), engine power from 27 countries, kerb weight from 29 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volvo EX30 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
12,444 Volvo EX30 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2023–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 200 kW (268 hp) | 1,914 kg | 2023–2025 | 7,259 |
| Electric | 315 kW (422 hp) | 1,960 kg | 2024–2025 | 5,185 |
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volvo EX30 cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10,277 |
| Netherlands | 5,263 |
| Norway | 5,208 |
| Germany | 4,748 |
| Sweden | 4,319 |
| Belgium | 3,648 |
| France | 2,891 |
| Portugal | 1,849 |
| Italy | 1,803 |
| Spain | 1,509 |
| Denmark | 917 |
| Austria | 561 |
| Greece | 536 |
| Ireland | 286 |
| Czechia | 260 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
WLTP range by version
Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Volvo EX30, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.
| Version | Power | Range | Spread | Consumption | First registered | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX30 | 110 kW (148 hp) | 475 km | 337–475 km | 170 Wh/km | 2026 | 835 |
| EX30 | 200 kW (268 hp) | 475 km | 337–476 km | 170 Wh/km | 2023–2026 | 17,748 |
| EX30 | 315 kW (422 hp) | 449 km | 448–450 km | 175 Wh/km | 2023–2026 | 1,016 |
| EX30 CROSS COUNTRY | 200 kW (268 hp) | 463 km | – | 171 Wh/km | 2026 | 150 |
| EX30 CROSS COUNTRY | 315 kW (422 hp) | 427 km | 427–436 km | 187 Wh/km | 2025–2026 | 138 |
WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 13 complaints for the Volvo EX30, most often about forward collision avoidance, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
3 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 4 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Volvo EX30. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Belgium)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-04-03
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Belgium)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-06-14
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Belgium)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-10-23
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINTUS · NHTSAModel years 2025–2026
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The head restraint cushion may detach during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will apply an adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10396. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V671000 · reported 09/10/2026
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICESUS · NHTSAModel years 2025–2026
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the terminals at the audio module connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V136000 · reported 11/03/2026
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026. This recall was replaced by recall number 26V103.
NHTSA campaign 26V001000 · reported 02/01/2026
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Remedy: Owners are advised to limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 23, 2026. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V001.
NHTSA campaign 26V103000 · reported 21/02/2026
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volvo recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volvo EX30?
- The Volvo EX30 has a rated top speed of 180 km/h.
- How much power does the Volvo EX30 have?
- The Volvo EX30 produces 212 kW (284 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volvo EX30?
- The Volvo EX30 is 4,233 mm long, 1,838 mm wide and 1,550 mm tall.
- How much does the Volvo EX30 weigh?
- The Volvo EX30 has a kerb weight of about 1,876 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volvo EX30?
- A new Volvo EX30 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
- How many seats does the Volvo EX30 have?
- The Volvo EX30 has 5 seats.
- What is the range of the Volvo EX30?
- The type-approved WLTP range of the Volvo EX30 is 427 to 475 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.