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Volvo EX30
Volvo’s smallest electric SUV takes a maximalist view: fewer buttons, fewer materials, and the most airbags in this list.
On sale ₹41.9 lakh – ₹57.9 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹41.9 lakh – ₹57.9 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Claimed range
- 476 km
- Battery
- 69 kWh
- Power
- 272 bhp
- Torque
- 343 Nm
- Top speed
- 180 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 1860 kg
- Height
- 1549 mm
- Ground clearance
- 190 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 400 L
- Fuel
- Electric
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹41.9 lakh - ₹57.9 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched May 2025
Range spread ₹41.9 lakh – ₹57.9 lakh
Volvo EX30 variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Core Single Motor electric single-speed Standard safety suite · 18-inch wheels | ₹41.9 lakh |
| Plus Single Motor electric single-speed Larger battery option · Hands-free tailgate | ₹46.9 lakh |
| Ultra Single Motor electric single-speed Panoramic roof · Premium audio | ₹51.9 lakh |
| Twin Motor Peak Performance electric single-speed 272 bhp dual-motor AWD · 69 kWh extended-range battery | ₹57.9 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Range and charging
Claimed range
476 km
Battery capacity
69 kWh
Charging
10-80% in about 26 minutes on DC fast charging
Range depends on speed, temperature, load and route. Confirm the test cycle and charging conditions behind any quoted figure.
Performance and powertrain
- Maximum power
- 272 bhp
- Maximum torque
- 343 Nm
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Specifications
Motor, battery and charging
| Motor | 272 bhp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 343 Nm |
| Battery | 69 kWh |
| Claimed range | 476 km |
| Charging | 10-80% in about 26 minutes on DC fast charging |
| Top speed | 180 kmph |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 1860 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
| Boot space | 400 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, integral axle rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated discs front and rear |
| Tyres | 235/45 R19 |
| Safety equipment | Industry-leading safety package; multiple airbags including centre airbag |
Dimensions
| Length | 4233 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1838 mm |
| Height | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the EX30
The EX30 is designed as a rebuttal to the idea that luxury means more. The cabin in this listing has no instrument cluster behind the wheel at all, just a single centre screen and a storage box that slots into the tunnel; the trim is made from recycled and renewable materials deliberately left visible; and the result is either the freshest interior among these nine cars or the barest, depending on which side of the argument you land.
Underneath the minimalism is hardware with serious intent. The extended-range model here carries a 69 kWh battery, a claimed 476 km of range, and 10-80% charging in about 26 minutes, while the 272 bhp twin-motor variant listed at the top of this estimated range sprints with a violence that its quiet exterior gives no warning of. The safety package is the Volvo thesis stated plainly: multiple airbags including a centre airbag between the front seats, and a driver assistance suite fitted as standard across every variant.
The compromises are the flip side of the philosophy. There is no frunk, the rear seat is a two-adult space rather than three, road noise is more present than the price suggests on coarse tarmac, and the app-dependent key situation divides owners. The EX30 asks what you actually need from a car, and answers with a great deal of performance and protection and noticeably little else.
- 10-80% in about 26 minutes on DC charging
- Centre airbag plus full standard safety suite
- 272 bhp twin-motor option
Features
Convenience
- DC fast charging 10-80% in ~26 minutes
- Heat pump
- Hands-free tailgate
- Phone-as-key capability
Interior
- Single 12.3-inch centre screen
- Recycled-material room interiors
- Removable storage tunnel box
- Premium sound option
Safety
- Centre airbag between front occupants
- Full driver assistance suite standard
- Multi airbag curtain and side protection
- Radar-based collision avoidance
Pros and cons
What we like
- Safety equipment standard where rivals meter it out
- Charging speed and motor response are genuinely fast
- Interior concept is the most distinctive here
What we would change
- Minimalism means fewer pockets, no cluster, no frunk
- Cabin noise trails the quieter rivals
- Best features concentrate in the priciest variants
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.3/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.3 out of 5
Lowest rated
Comfort
4.0/5
Ride quality & long-drive comfort
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 4.6/5 Excellent
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 4.3/5 Very strong
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.5/5 Excellent
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 5.0/5 Excellent
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 4.2/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 4.4/5 Very strong
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 4.0/5 Very strong
Volvo’s smallest electric SUV takes a maximalist view: fewer buttons, fewer materials, and the most airbags in this list.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volvo EX30 price?
MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue lists the EX30 from ₹41.90 lakh to ₹57.90 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, with the twin-motor all-wheel-drive variant at the top.
What is the EX30’s real range?
The claimed figure in this listing is 476 km for the extended-range battery. Treat that as a best case; with climate load and highway speed, plan on meaningfully less.
How fast is the twin-motor version?
The Peak Performance variant here makes 272 bhp and 343 Nm through all four wheels, which puts its response in a different order to anything else on this list.
Is the EX30 really safer than the others?
It carries the most comprehensive standard package in this listing, including a centre airbag and full driver assistance across all variants, though every five-star car here is a serious structure.
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