DecodedCarsVolvo EX30
2 model years from 2025 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 261 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2025 (9)
- Interest
- 5,187 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 EX30 in brief
The 2026 Volvo EX30 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,035 lb (4dr SUV Single Motor).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 261 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the forward collision avoidance.
The Volvo EX30 has 2 model years in our data, from 2025 to 2026.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (5), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (4), forward collision avoidance › adaptive cruise control (3).
2025 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 4 campaigns and 12 owner complaints.
About the Volvo EX30
The Volvo EX30 is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Volvo Cars. Revealed in June 2023, the EX30 is the smallest Volvo vehicle currently on sale, positioned below the XC40 and C40 crossovers. It is produced in China and Belgium and is related to the Zeekr X and the Smart #1, which are similar in size and developed from Geely's SEA platform. The vehicle is sold globally.
From the Wikipedia article "Volvo EX30", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 EX30 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 422 hp, versus about 194 hp for similar 2026 models.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Compare head to head
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Alternatives to the 2026 EX30
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo XC40 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Volvo EX40 | 296 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Volvo EC40 | 298 mi | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →