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Volvo EX30 2025-2026
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- Price
- est. $44,900–$46,900
- Range
- 261 mi
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
Dirt-cheap to run and startlingly quick for its size, but this subcompact EV pays for it with a tiny 11.6 cu ft hold, screen-only controls and early electrical gremlins.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 2 of its 3 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Limited history so far, so this score may move as more recalls are filed. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 97% of cars we track.
11.6 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 4% of other SUVs we track.
Subcompact footprint: tight rear seat, no glovebox, and just 11.6 cu ft cargo (31.9 folded) is small even for the segment.
422 hp twin-motor hits 60 in ~3.4s, genuinely quick and compact, but steering is numb and chassis tuned for ease rather than engagement.
Modern EV with Google built-in and OTA updates, but nearly all controls buried in one center screen, no driver display, and widely reported software bugs.
Supportive seats and quiet EV drivetrain, but firm choppy ride on small wheelbase and minimalist cabin with few physical controls hurt daily ease.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
Rated to tow 2,000 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls4 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
4 recalls · 1 common complaint area across 2025–2026
- Electrical — 5 complaints (2025)
- Recall — Seat belts: front: warning light/devices (2026)
- Recall — Electrical: propulsion system: traction battery (2025)
2026
- RecallSeat belts: front: warning light/devices26V136000
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, "Occupan
2025
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery26V001000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery26V103000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
- RecallSeat belts: front: warning light/devices26V136000
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, "Occupan
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On July 28, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., I was stopped in my 2025 Volvo EX30 at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Mount Pleasant Avenue in Livingston, New Jersey. When the light turned green, I applied the accelerator normally. The vehicle unexpectedly surged/lurched forward and struck anot
Cost to own$38,000 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
est. $44,900–$46,900
Estimated: we couldn't confirm this car's launch price from documented sources, so its used prices are estimates built on it.
Estimated used price, by model year
$650/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
127
Highway MPG
104
Combined MPG
116
Electric range
261 mi
Horsepower
422 hp
Doors
5
Length
166.5 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
61.0 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Curb weight
4,034 lb
Cargo volume
11.6 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
31.9 cu ft
Towing capacity
2,000 lbs
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