Sorely tempted, by the base version. The interior does look good, and I love what they are doing with sustainable construction materials. Good job, Jack.
In this car, it's right... but not down (or down as far as the gauge cluster)... looking at the side-on shots, the speed etc is *above* the dash view-line
I also think having to focus on touching a little icon with your finger while driving at 70mph is quite dangerous, it’s actually illegal on your phone screen in the U.K. !
Yes (in the U.K) my wife’s previous (2015) Merc had a DVD facility to watch films whilst stationary, that went to pause and greyed out when the car moved. Okay but why now is it legal to have the same screen showing moving maps or other live information whilst you are driving and touch-screening ??🤔?
Worth noting regarding the busy display is that the EX30 will come with something called "Calm View" which will be a stripped-down screen that just shows the basics. According to Volvo you'll be able to switch between the view modes with a button on the steering wheel too so you should be able to easily switch back to the busy/map view when you need it. Probably not as ideal as having a small gauge cluster or a HUD, but it should at least alleviate things a bit.
I’m with Autocar and their scathing report of this car with a 2 1/2 star review. Basically Volvo lost their focus on active safety after being taken over by the Chinese. I get it that the China market prefers unnecessary tech overload and screens not buttons but don’t impose it on the rest of the world….. If you watch the video where you’re stabbing at the screen you are having to constantly scan between the screen and the car, many other owners won’t and it’s as dangerous as a mobile phone. Having the fog light being 3 sub menus down is ridiculous. This car just has taken the fad of cost saving with no buttons to the extreme. I couldn’t live with that daft steering wheel. Rant over.
@@Biggus_Dickus_Incontinenta_Btx I find it strange that they give for example the new Tesla 3 a mutch higher rating than the EX30 when the infotainment and the buttonless approach is in the same design style? Now ofcourse one can be better than the other? But it seems that the hate the EX30 design filosophy but not the Teslas...
I still want a true Volvo estate version, with a leveled roof (of course, with rails) and a traditional, vertical tail for maximum capacity. Give me a modern EV version of the compact V40/50 estate!
Could be done where it is legal to do EV convertions. But these cars are getting old and are not worth a lot. They are on the small side, and must work as practical estates after convertion. So battery placement would be difficult. Instead of the fuel tank and in engine bay? Hmmmm. @@sebastiaanwillem9196
How do you like the C40? Personally I think it seems brilliant. Looks good, should have decent software and storage space, and probably not as good as a Model Y, but surely not too bad efficiency.
@@alexandersaksvoll5373 I really really like it. It's quiet, comfortable, feels well built and it performs well even though it's not a performance car. Regular Car Reviews reviewed my personal car and he said it better than I could, you should check it out.
My husband has a 2022 C40 as well, and that map display on the driver display is one of our favorite features, especially paired with a full map view on the center display to show alternative routes. We really like the C40 a lot, though it has a lousy view through the rear windshield and an amazingly bad back up camera. We would prefer having an on/off button. Also, mildly annoyed at the transmission tunnel.
Great video 🙌 Agree on the display situation. Challenging to put everything into the centre screen. There should be a driver display or HUD display available.
I'm surprised that they released a car where essential information like speed is not in the driver's line of sight. Having all the controls on a centre screen doesn't fit right for a company who's built its reputation on safety.
We have a driver display in our XC40's but we don't get widgets on the center screen. I don't get Volvo sometimes, it's like they don't drive their own cars. 2 displays with one being the big center display yet you cannot have 2 apps visible on it at the same time. I just want Maps and Spotify on the center display at the same time. If they can do it on the Polestar and EX30, why not frikin do it on the (X)C40/60 and please everyone. Even AA can do it for over a year now, but Volvo won't even allow AA on AAOS... weird decisions.
That will likely be mitigated a bit if you don't pay the subscription - all the Google stuff is subscription-based (this news is buried deep in the pricing details on the website). They haven't said how much it costs at this point.
The EX30 definetely gonna be popular considering the price / what you get ratio, while being an EV and from a popular top tier brand (i.e. not MG). Probably especially for business lease, as you can keep the monthly payment fairly small and volvos have always been popular for business use (at least in the Netherlands). Only downside is that basic stuff like 360 degree camera and electric adjustable seats are only included in the top "ULTRA" spec. My 2014 Nissan has both of those, its about to be 2024 dammit.
Beautiful car and great review. This is the first review I've watched where the car is actually being driven rather than being fondled in a studio in bright lights. Well done dude. Thanks for this drop.
Volvo have realised that you don't need an enormous grille on an ev (take note you lot in Germany); personally not being surrounded by buttons and switches is a big plus for me, love the interior.
"It has removable plastic bins so you can clean them if your child has a poo in one" Can you give a warning before such lines, coffee came out of my nose
Pretty sure this will be my entry into EV. 3 things I wish they had done differently: 1) Heads-up display or Polestar like guage cluster. 2) 2-3 more inches of leg room in rear seat. 3) Split hatch so you can leave tailgate down for longer loads and still shut top of hatch. (BMW X5)
I just got my Polestar 2 long-range RWD delivered to me last week - so happy - it is SO GOOD! I also love the looks and specs of this little car, and considered waiting for it but it needs a small driver cluster with at least speed, range etc please Volvo!!
Geely are totally on a roll now. Both the right brands and then the right blend of technology and design. Well done them. I think this car in toned down form is going to be a very big seller.
Geely has a controlling shareholding . They are taking enegineering secrets from Volvo - not the other way round. Geeky input into Volvo is almost nil.
@@lakshmandalpadado9066 it's the same underlying platform/technology in Volvo, Polestar, Zeeker, Lync and Co, Smart and Lotus as well as Geely in China. Probably some overlapping tech with London's black cabs as they are Geely too. So, they are heavily sharing the same tech across all of the brands.
The insane trend of having no physical buttons is a fine example of consumer demands responding to what's offered, rather than automakers responding to what's actually desired
I just wish it had buttons for the HVAC. A gauge cluster as well. Even just a tiny one with speed and range (maybe direction popups). Otherwise it seems like a really nice, sensible, adorable EV. Lovely.
Great video and review Jack. Car looks great but I think that only central display is a dealbreaker for me. I need a car with at least a HUD but more preferable is the central display something like a Mach e has.
Tesla vehicles don’t have a HUD and it doesn’t seem to have impacted their popularity. Just a thought: the increasing automation of the driving experience and steady removal of driver engagement in EV’s is I think a long-term strategic move towards fully automated vehicles.
@@Vanilla2165 Bear in mind that Tesla have a horizontal screen, with a 1/3 - 2/3 split between 'drive cluster' and navigation etc... compared to the vertical split (which appears to be 1/4 - 3/4) in the Volvo - this may impact position of 'required' information as well as instant-readability, etc.
Needs more buttons. I dont want to have to pullover to adjust the wing mirrors or to change the cabin temperature. Smart little car that needs to rely a little less on a touchscreen.
Within a few hours of driving, you can do all that with your eyes closed. Had the same issue when I got my Tesla, but super quickly you get the hang of the settings you use regularly.
@@johnnyharring2783 Yes, and you could get used to someone swinging an axe at you whilst you drive too after 100 miles. With all this talk of safety. Needing 2 touches (if the screen registers your initial touch) to adjust the temperature or to adjust wing mirrors is a step backwards and purely requires more eye time off the road. Both my wifes car and my own have touchscreens and they're not great. Your fingerend has no anchor point with which to make a secure contact so you have to look just that bit longer at the screen. Made worse by manufacturers burying features 1 or 2 menus deep. Part of the issue, is also that some things we dont use often enough so when we wish to switch something on or off, there is that struggle to remember which menu its under. All whilst bobbing along the road trying to drive safely. Touchscreens are not the answer. A cost saving for car makers but not the answer and dont get me started on voice control.
But then gain, it's required by law that you adjust your mirrors and so on, before driving off, so it's kind of an irrelevant argument. Besides your respond, just proves that I wasted my time. The future is touchscreens and voice command. So might as well get used to it.
@@johnnyharring2783just because "the future is touch screens" doesn't mean we have to shut up and take what we're given. Improvements can be made for the sake of safety and ergonomics. Haptic feedback, a separate small touchscreen(s) for constantly used items like climate control, and a screen in the typical gauge cluster location are big improvements that still abide by our touchscreen everything future.
@@johnnyharring2783 Absolutely it is the future and new generations will know no different other than to tap on a screen, afterall, we all do it on our phones anyway right? its the here and now but again, its backwards. Yip, adjusting your wing mirrors before you set off is law but on occasions your driving environment can change whilst on the move and you have seek better setup on your mirrors. A task now made slightly more difficult. How is technology getting signed off that makes what were once simple tasks whilst on the move, more difficult and thus more dangerous? Its the smallest percentage of increased danger admittedly but still, its an increase.
Wanted to love this car, but I hate this trend towards removing gauge cluster screens to save money! And some physical buttons, PLEASE. The part around 5 minutes in where Jack shows off the acceleration by going into sport mode takes like 4-5 presses on the screen through various submenus. Like come on...give me a physical button/switch for that!
Great review again Jack! Always useful to see if you fit into the back seats of these cars but I would love to see a "Pack Jack in the Back" and see if you can get in the boot. Tesla Model Y =yes, Volvo EX30 = no?
I really like this car. While similar in size to the Bolt EUV, it's a few inches wider. With the single motor it's 0-60 time is not far from my 2004 GTO so can see this replacing my 2016 Chevy Spark EV and my GTO very easily although I wish they would have the 'Guage cluster' in front of your line of sight but if you don't have a need to fidget with things you can just pay attention to your driving. I'd be happy with the single motor version for my needs. I'm looking forward to checking one out in person.
The other interesting thing about the Volvo EX30 is that it is ACTUALLY COMING TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. One of the annoying things about watching a European based RUclips channel is that they cover a lot of promising EVs that don't have a snowball's chance in hell of coming to America. The fact that this will actually be coming here makes it interesting. Sorry to hear about the steering, I hope its a little better than the steering in my Dad's old Ford LTD station wagon.
Let's see what the price is. If it's Chinese, will it have the import duty? Belgian build, probably higher cost but no duty. If they built it in Volvo's USA plant, it would get Joe Biden's $7500 giveaway of taxpayers' money on the hood. They would destroy Tesla and Bolt.
That central screen is my main meh point on this one. I love everything else, feels like a sweet spot at that price. But a HUD is absolutely necessary if you get rid of the gauge cluster, just makes everything far less faffy.
While on the surface this is a nice car, they really have dropped the ball on the rear legroom and the length of the bonnet that could be more stubby to allow for more Jack in the back (or junk in the trunk). If you look at how a Kia Soul is packaged, that has the same boot size and much better rear leg room from a car that is 38mm shorter. Yes charging speed is slower as is 0-60, but you can pick up a decent 3 year old one for under £20K (and still have more warranty remaining than Volvo give you from new!) and that is with a 240-300+ mile 64kWh battery across the seasons and speeds its a much better all round package, and it has a dash display and a HUD in First Edition guise, come on Volvo, would it have killed you to include a HUD?
I read somewhere that the target segment for this car is young adults with a child or two. So the space in the back is mostly for the youngsters. Should be just about the right size and price for a small family.
Volvo had fast family cars as far back as the 90's (850 T-5R) and suspect some before that but their reputation as sensible/boring car always seemed to outweigh their reputation for fast cars. I agree the Volvo EX30 is a very nice looking car indeed to look at
A fan of the EX30 design and offering but just BEWARE that the cheapest version does NOT have a HEAT PUMP so expect to have at least a 30% reduction of the range when running in colder climates, which is very poor considering the max range is 209 miles!!! So getting only around 140mile range for a £33k electric vehicle is shocking and no excuse and heat pumps should be standard on all EVs.
Great review! I'd been hearing the EX30 was the opposite of sporty, save for acceleration and you pretty much confirmed that. Disappointing that the fastest version does not at least have some improved dynamics and braking. I'd trade some of the convenience in this form factor for more exciting driving, so my eyes are now on what's next to market, like the new mini ev or maybe some other hot hatch coming in the next year or two max?
@@RadioactiveSaddam Clearly the more expensive quickest model isn't just about being cheap. The bigger models are also not dynamic for driving. Volvo is what it is. Looks like a great family car though.
We had a 760 Turbo Wagon that was one of our favorite cars ever. And yet, it broke all the time and cost thousands a year to keep running. Doesn't matter, still our favorite. EX30 looks like it could be a similar expression of irrational Volvo love and desireability - maybe without the unreliability. Volvos are like pets, you love them even though they poo on the rug.
No driver display can definitely be a deal-breaker for many. That's quite a shame. My parent went with a Mustang Mach-E instead of the Model Y due to this. Even though the Y would have been a better fit in size for their needs. Yeah...they rather go down in size just to have a driver screen. Think about that. It's not even about young vs old. It's about being practical and the ease of driving/looking.
5,500,000+model 3&Y sold globally say otherwise. And Volvo already said this was aimed at younger mid 20s-30s buyers. Who adapt and or expect more tech in their vehicle's vs boomers and older millenials.
Basically the remodeling of the Zeek X that's released in China (around 26K euros for this high performance model) with a polestar style interior. However the Zeeker x does have a screen behind the wheel. Good multiple brand strategy from Geely and really like the volvo style exterior.
Shame about the pokey rear space, I was hoping it could be a replacement for my ID3 in a few years. Somehow VW managed to find way more interior space than Volvo in the same sized car, probably because they didn't have to have a silly big bonnet housing nothing.
Your right, I messed up, but then again Australian dollars are very low now, so it's actually the same price as in America and I think that's a fair price for a 4 door "estate" car with good range and insane speed. 🤷
I love it so much I just wish it had a digital gauge cluster and a traditional stereo instead of the sound bar. That would have put it at the top of my list. For now I thiiiiiiink I’d still rather the Polestar 2, Audi Q4 or BMW ix1
Every car is a “budget” car if your budget is the price of the car. £45K is not what most people thing of as “budget”, and if that’s fine because there’s a cheaper version, then review that one!
Thanks Jack - was really interested in this car and curious about the awd version. One can hope for someone to come out with an engaging to drive, small ev. I think it's a matter of time as the segment is filling quite nicely out with options.
Jack, you should try the Aion Y. I'm in China now and have been in several EVs as a backseat passenger. It was by far the most comfortable ride. Not the prettiest but definitely the best drive, and I have also been in the Tesla Model X and Y.
This really makes me want a car again.. Although I really like cars, I don’t currently have one, because I don’t need one.. But I really WANT an EX30..
Really interesting to hear all this commentary on the lack of gauge cluster. I drive a 2009 Citroen C4, go take a look at some interior shots. Smooth dash, no gauge cluster, before Tesla or any of the electrics.... and its AWESOME. You're not distracted by things in your eyeline, if you need to glance at the speed its in the center in a fairly similar spot (though admittedly a bit further forward) and it 'just works'. In fact I've been sorely disappointment that they reverted to the 'old fashioned' cluster in the newer models. Even the new 2024 eC3 with its minimal display doesnt quite achieve the same simplicity.
Yes! I had a 2006 C4 and loved that design, the light from outside would kind of shine through the display. Then my wife had a 2009 c4 Picasso, followed by me having a 2014 grand Picasso, all had a centre screen and were great!
@@JackScarlett1 What I really like is that manufacturers are learning to let go the intricate design of the front. No grill? No problem. No diamond-shaped business? No problem. Just Volvo's signature line and a badge. Quite okay with that!
Looked forward to this review coming because like you I love the way this car looks and it’s the right size for us. Me I wouldn’t go for the bonkers performance modal. I would go for the top spec long range one 5.2 seconds is way fast enough for me. The only thing I wish it had for an extra £100 or so is a head up display giving you your speed and safety information other than that I do like the car and when I come to change my current car it will definitely be on my list of cars to try. Great review thanks.
The bonkers performance is tied to how hard you press the peddle. The extra driving security comes from having all four wheels driven when required in poor conditions. At £2500 difference it's a no brainer really. HUD should of definitely been an option item. I can understand Volvo cutting the price by not including one but it should be an option for those willing to pay for it.
The ONLY time I've ever needed to test the acceleration of a car is when I'm joining a motorway from a service station exit. And that's pretty much straight-line stuff. I almost never need to chuck a car into corners at testing speeds (there was that one time I was escaping from the cops 😜) . So the idea of light steering and soft suspension is just fine with me. If the car can do 20 - 70 in seven or eight seconds, that'll do for those service station exits.
Infotainment gauge cluster touchscreens are incredibly dangerous, in older cars you can feel knobs, buttons and switches without taking your eyes off the road. I would love to see what the insurance rates are after about 15 years compared to a more tactile car.
Really nice car! Important to note is that is has google built in, so yes say: hey google for sll settings you want to change, so need to dive in to the screen for that
The old "geography teacher" cars are actually cooler now than they were contemporaneously. Legit, the old ones look better than the polestars. These look good too, fwiw. IDK, part of me is trying to get my mom into one of these...but it's actually a shame they're Chinese owned. Like, not "shame" as in "oh well," but "SHAME," like in Game of Thrones.
If Volvo picked out the route around Parc del Foix in Catalunya: good on them. It's a great road and accessible from Barcelona airport. If you did that yourself: very good choice! A good alternative for the coastal road between Port ginesta and Sitges! Car is great too. Light interiors are far and in between and this one looks very promising. Hope the route guidance is more polestar and less smart. The smart #1 is incredibly flawed currently.
. I was at a dealership yesterday, Nov.5th. Only two salespeople. The guy seemed busy and semi-scattered. He said Novermber 2024. One year from now. I said "What?" "I'm supposed to configure my car Fall 2023. Here's part of the email I received from Volvo last week: "Before long, you’ll receive a personal invitation with early access to configure your Volvo EX30 and place your order! . So, has anybody else heard of Fall next year and not Summer of 2024? .
Couldn't help noticing it was filmed in Castellet i la Gornal, along the winding road that leads to the Foix dam. We haven't had rain for months and it seems you brought the English weather with you
Nearly got to watch this video Friday afternoon, after someone accidentally uploaded it, and then quickly deleted it! Nice video but I want to know the real world range (not WLTP). I was told in the Volvo dealership that they are joining the Telsa supercharger network in 2025, which would alleviate the issue of a lowish range on even the extended range version, but I haven't seen that publicly stated anywhere.
In the US I think most automakers have committed to adopting Tesla NACS charging in 2025... in Europe, Volvo can already use Tesla superchargers (at least, those that are already opened to non-Tesla users)
@@deltajohnnyI went for the MG4 extended range, very happy with it so far. Not quite as fast, a big bigger, particularly in the back and less annoying "features" than the volvo has.
@@MrMannakin👏👏👏👏 The MG is also in my radar, and if I convince my wife, I'd love to own one 😁😁 I particularly like the V2L function, which the Volvo lacks, if I remember correctly, and I could test the TFA (Traffic Jam Assist) when I paid a visit to the MG dealer, and it works very well 👍👍 Let's hope that the cars haven't many problems in the future, and if (when) some thing happens, the mechanics are well trained 😅😅👍👍
Always irritates me when manufacturers (or even reviewers) go on about EV acceleration. I love EVs but I don't care about their acceleration. I want "duel motor" vehicles for practicality and stability in poor weather, I don't want it to accelerate faster! But they upsell 4x4 EV price as higher tier models because of the speed factor. I also read Autocar's review this morning and they absolutely HATED the tablet/console. Jack uses less strong terms but that part of the car seems to have been a massive let down for many reviewers.
Most companies provide three options - single motor, dual-motor 'normal' performance, and dual-motor increased performance... but because 'dual motor' really is dual motors (not just one engine with a central distribution diff), it will naturally have more performance (and an increased cost from the second motor).
@@logicalChimpthat's fine. I know EVs in general, and dual motor EVs especially, have great performance by nature of how they work compared to ICE. But for me performance just isn't a selling point over grip and capability. My 2016 Renault Zoe isn't a fast car but has enough EV torque to wheel spin sometimes when trying to emerge onto a gravelly roundabout.
2.7kwh per mile in mixed fun driving per Matt from carwow on the awd version, up to 4.1miles per kwh in sedate city driving for the rwd trim. Other reviewers say 3.2 miles per kwh if you take it easy on the awd trim and 3.8 in the rwd trim for 100kmh hwy driving. I called it last year saying this would do 180-200 miles real world range in awd spec and 220-230 in rwd trim for epa ranges.
Position of the screen is just stupid and dangerous. Heads up projection would be better for speed. Even a small led screen through the wheel would be safer and more natural
Nice video. The car looks very tempting, the price is not bad, the usability level is high... Perhaps hit is how China beets the European market - through Volvo.
I still think 260 bhp is pretty powerful in a car of that size-let alone 400+ ! In a modern ICE car you’d expect a 3 litre V6 petrol car to have that sort of power so I’m not sure why electric cars have to be so powerful? (I remember when the 1970s Granada 3.0 litre V6 was launched with 140bhp and everyone considered it to be “the guvnor” ..) 😁
I wish reviews would go more into detail on options/packs. Polestar was pretty bad on that front - got pretty expensive if you specced similar to other competitors. Base model here looks good but how much once you add some necessary options?
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Sorely tempted, by the base version. The interior does look good, and I love what they are doing with sustainable construction materials. Good job, Jack.
why cars don't have a gauge cluster at the eye point of road and car is beyond me. You're having to take your eyes down and right
In this car, it's right... but not down (or down as far as the gauge cluster)... looking at the side-on shots, the speed etc is *above* the dash view-line
I also think having to focus on touching a little icon with your finger while driving at 70mph is quite dangerous, it’s actually illegal on your phone screen in the U.K. !
Because it’s cheaper…..
Yes (in the U.K) my wife’s previous (2015) Merc had a DVD facility to watch films whilst stationary, that went to pause and greyed out when the car moved. Okay but why now is it legal to have the same screen showing moving maps or other live information whilst you are driving and touch-screening ??🤔?
@@philtucker1224 Presumably because you can just glance at maps etc, without (or at least, less) risk of 'watching' it instead of the road.
Worth noting regarding the busy display is that the EX30 will come with something called "Calm View" which will be a stripped-down screen that just shows the basics. According to Volvo you'll be able to switch between the view modes with a button on the steering wheel too so you should be able to easily switch back to the busy/map view when you need it.
Probably not as ideal as having a small gauge cluster or a HUD, but it should at least alleviate things a bit.
I’m with Autocar and their scathing report of this car with a 2 1/2 star review. Basically Volvo lost their focus on active safety after being taken over by the Chinese. I get it that the China market prefers unnecessary tech overload and screens not buttons but don’t impose it on the rest of the world….. If you watch the video where you’re stabbing at the screen you are having to constantly scan between the screen and the car, many other owners won’t and it’s as dangerous as a mobile phone. Having the fog light being 3 sub menus down is ridiculous. This car just has taken the fad of cost saving with no buttons to the extreme. I couldn’t live with that daft steering wheel. Rant over.
Ah yes, a half-baked software solution to a problem they themselves created. Thank god for these companies continued "innovation"
Doesn't change the fact that you'd still need to use the display just to turn the heated seats on, for example
@@Biggus_Dickus_Incontinenta_Btx I find it strange that they give for example the new Tesla 3 a mutch higher rating than the EX30 when the infotainment and the buttonless approach is in the same design style?
Now ofcourse one can be better than the other? But it seems that the hate the EX30 design filosophy but not the Teslas...
One need only look as far as what it took him to put it into some sort of performance mode. Think the eyes were fully on the road? Nope!
I still want a true Volvo estate version, with a leveled roof (of course, with rails) and a traditional, vertical tail for maximum capacity. Give me a modern EV version of the compact V40/50 estate!
I'd jump for an EV60 Crosscountry!
@@philcrockford5534 V70 XC EV !
Why is it not here yet?
not even a whisper.
I would love to have an 'old' V50 converted to electric in a convenient and affordable way. Sadly only in my dreams.
Could be done where it is legal to do EV convertions. But these cars are getting old and are not worth a lot. They are on the small side, and must work as practical estates after convertion. So battery placement would be difficult. Instead of the fuel tank and in engine bay? Hmmmm. @@sebastiaanwillem9196
I own a 22 C40 and I was excited for this car, until i saw the lack of an instrument cluster. I LOVE having my map directly in front of me in the c40.
My 13-year-old Citroën C4 Picasso has a central display. I got used to it in a couple days... It is really not a problem.
How do you like the C40? Personally I think it seems brilliant. Looks good, should have decent software and storage space, and probably not as good as a Model Y, but surely not too bad efficiency.
@@alexandersaksvoll5373 It's a bit more expensive, and I don't think we need more room than the EX30. It's a nice car, though.
@@alexandersaksvoll5373 I really really like it. It's quiet, comfortable, feels well built and it performs well even though it's not a performance car. Regular Car Reviews reviewed my personal car and he said it better than I could, you should check it out.
My husband has a 2022 C40 as well, and that map display on the driver display is one of our favorite features, especially paired with a full map view on the center display to show alternative routes.
We really like the C40 a lot, though it has a lousy view through the rear windshield and an amazingly bad back up camera. We would prefer having an on/off button. Also, mildly annoyed at the transmission tunnel.
Great video 🙌 Agree on the display situation. Challenging to put everything into the centre screen. There should be a driver display or HUD display available.
I'm surprised that they released a car where essential information like speed is not in the driver's line of sight. Having all the controls on a centre screen doesn't fit right for a company who's built its reputation on safety.
We have a driver display in our XC40's but we don't get widgets on the center screen. I don't get Volvo sometimes, it's like they don't drive their own cars. 2 displays with one being the big center display yet you cannot have 2 apps visible on it at the same time. I just want Maps and Spotify on the center display at the same time. If they can do it on the Polestar and EX30, why not frikin do it on the (X)C40/60 and please everyone.
Even AA can do it for over a year now, but Volvo won't even allow AA on AAOS... weird decisions.
@@murphyslawyer6187 I think we're at the point where some regulation on vehicle controls and displays is needed.
That will likely be mitigated a bit if you don't pay the subscription - all the Google stuff is subscription-based (this news is buried deep in the pricing details on the website). They haven't said how much it costs at this point.
“Driving like a silly sausage” automotive journalism at its best 👍 keep up the good work.
The EX30 definetely gonna be popular considering the price / what you get ratio, while being an EV and from a popular top tier brand (i.e. not MG).
Probably especially for business lease, as you can keep the monthly payment fairly small and volvos have always been popular for business use (at least in the Netherlands).
Only downside is that basic stuff like 360 degree camera and electric adjustable seats are only included in the top "ULTRA" spec.
My 2014 Nissan has both of those, its about to be 2024 dammit.
You do get the automatic cruise control as standard though, which not many cars do.
I don’t think the price is competitive enough. If you want decent stuff this car probably ends up in the mid 40ks. Sad, good looking car.
I don't know if the Volvo brand is more exciting for the customer than MG. This car is basically a Geely.
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@danielummenhofer6120 agreed, especially in Canada, where the base price is 54k plus taxes and fees, which is similar to Model 3
Beautiful car and great review. This is the first review I've watched where the car is actually being driven rather than being fondled in a studio in bright lights. Well done dude. Thanks for this drop.
The embargo on real reviews ended today it seems.
Gauge clusters are useful and used for a reason. At least have a small one in front of the driver's main line of sight.
Volvo have realised that you don't need an enormous grille on an ev (take note you lot in Germany); personally not being surrounded by buttons and switches is a big plus for me, love the interior.
"It has removable plastic bins so you can clean them if your child has a poo in one" Can you give a warning before such lines, coffee came out of my nose
Pretty sure this will be my entry into EV. 3 things I wish they had done differently:
1) Heads-up display or Polestar like guage cluster.
2) 2-3 more inches of leg room in rear seat.
3) Split hatch so you can leave tailgate down for longer loads and still shut top of hatch. (BMW X5)
I just got my Polestar 2 long-range RWD delivered to me last week - so happy - it is SO GOOD! I also love the looks and specs of this little car, and considered waiting for it but it needs a small driver cluster with at least speed, range etc please Volvo!!
Geely are totally on a roll now. Both the right brands and then the right blend of technology and design. Well done them. I think this car in toned down form is going to be a very big seller.
Well said. Totally agree.
Geely has a controlling shareholding . They are taking enegineering secrets from Volvo - not the other way round. Geeky input into Volvo is almost nil.
@@lakshmandalpadado9066 it's the same underlying platform/technology in Volvo, Polestar, Zeeker, Lync and Co, Smart and Lotus as well as Geely in China. Probably some overlapping tech with London's black cabs as they are Geely too. So, they are heavily sharing the same tech across all of the brands.
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@@lakshmandalpadado9066 that must be why the ex30 is being made in 3 of Geely's plant in China...
The insane trend of having no physical buttons is a fine example of consumer demands responding to what's offered, rather than automakers responding to what's actually desired
Another brilliant and eloquent review by Jack 👌🏼
I just wish it had buttons for the HVAC. A gauge cluster as well. Even just a tiny one with speed and range (maybe direction popups). Otherwise it seems like a really nice, sensible, adorable EV. Lovely.
"cinematography" is absolutely top notch!! angles, grading, quality what a delight for the eyes.
Great video and review Jack. Car looks great but I think that only central display is a dealbreaker for me. I need a car with at least a HUD but more preferable is the central display something like a Mach e has.
Is there not a HUD - that would've countered everything being on the central pad?
Not in the one I drive. That would’ve helped!
I don’t know why HUD’s aren’t mandatory yet?!
Tesla vehicles don’t have a HUD and it doesn’t seem to have impacted their popularity. Just a thought: the increasing automation of the driving experience and steady removal of driver engagement in EV’s is I think a long-term strategic move towards fully automated vehicles.
@@Vanilla2165 Bear in mind that Tesla have a horizontal screen, with a 1/3 - 2/3 split between 'drive cluster' and navigation etc... compared to the vertical split (which appears to be 1/4 - 3/4) in the Volvo - this may impact position of 'required' information as well as instant-readability, etc.
I drove a tesla for several days and you do get used to having information on the center console
Needs more buttons. I dont want to have to pullover to adjust the wing mirrors or to change the cabin temperature.
Smart little car that needs to rely a little less on a touchscreen.
Within a few hours of driving, you can do all that with your eyes closed. Had the same issue when I got my Tesla, but super quickly you get the hang of the settings you use regularly.
@@johnnyharring2783 Yes, and you could get used to someone swinging an axe at you whilst you drive too after 100 miles.
With all this talk of safety. Needing 2 touches (if the screen registers your initial touch) to adjust the temperature or to adjust wing mirrors is a step backwards and purely requires more eye time off the road.
Both my wifes car and my own have touchscreens and they're not great. Your fingerend has no anchor point with which to make a secure contact so you have to look just that bit longer at the screen. Made worse by manufacturers burying features 1 or 2 menus deep.
Part of the issue, is also that some things we dont use often enough so when we wish to switch something on or off, there is that struggle to remember which menu its under. All whilst bobbing along the road trying to drive safely.
Touchscreens are not the answer. A cost saving for car makers but not the answer and dont get me started on voice control.
But then gain, it's required by law that you adjust your mirrors and so on, before driving off, so it's kind of an irrelevant argument. Besides your respond, just proves that I wasted my time. The future is touchscreens and voice command. So might as well get used to it.
@@johnnyharring2783just because "the future is touch screens" doesn't mean we have to shut up and take what we're given. Improvements can be made for the sake of safety and ergonomics.
Haptic feedback, a separate small touchscreen(s) for constantly used items like climate control, and a screen in the typical gauge cluster location are big improvements that still abide by our touchscreen everything future.
@@johnnyharring2783 Absolutely it is the future and new generations will know no different other than to tap on a screen, afterall, we all do it on our phones anyway right? its the here and now but again, its backwards.
Yip, adjusting your wing mirrors before you set off is law but on occasions your driving environment can change whilst on the move and you have seek better setup on your mirrors. A task now made slightly more difficult. How is technology getting signed off that makes what were once simple tasks whilst on the move, more difficult and thus more dangerous? Its the smallest percentage of increased danger admittedly but still, its an increase.
Reminds me of the i3 interior which I loved. Sustainability all the way round. Good little package inside and out.
I’m glad to see they fixed the cup holder from the polestar 2. 👌
Wanted to love this car, but I hate this trend towards removing gauge cluster screens to save money! And some physical buttons, PLEASE. The part around 5 minutes in where Jack shows off the acceleration by going into sport mode takes like 4-5 presses on the screen through various submenus. Like come on...give me a physical button/switch for that!
Great review again Jack! Always useful to see if you fit into the back seats of these cars but I would love to see a "Pack Jack in the Back" and see if you can get in the boot. Tesla Model Y =yes, Volvo EX30 = no?
I worry about the use case for a lab style comparison review of which cars are most practical for stashing a tall human being.... :D
The model y is 40cm
I really like this car. While similar in size to the Bolt EUV, it's a few inches wider. With the single motor it's 0-60 time is not far from my 2004 GTO so can see this replacing my 2016 Chevy Spark EV and my GTO very easily although I wish they would have the 'Guage cluster' in front of your line of sight but if you don't have a need to fidget with things you can just pay attention to your driving. I'd be happy with the single motor version for my needs. I'm looking forward to checking one out in person.
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@@MrAdopado yeah my fingers, eyes, and brain get out of sync far too many times these days
The lack of physical buttons is a deal breaker for me
Beautiful car. A little surprised they donn't at least have a HUD for the basic info.
The car is maxed at 180kmph so a speedo is basicly not needed.
It does look very nice, but they should have added a heads up display and some physical buttons for things like heating controls.
The other interesting thing about the Volvo EX30 is that it is ACTUALLY COMING TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. One of the annoying things about watching a European based RUclips channel is that they cover a lot of promising EVs that don't have a snowball's chance in hell of coming to America. The fact that this will actually be coming here makes it interesting. Sorry to hear about the steering, I hope its a little better than the steering in my Dad's old Ford LTD station wagon.
Let's see what the price is. If it's Chinese, will it have the import duty? Belgian build, probably higher cost but no duty. If they built it in Volvo's USA plant, it would get Joe Biden's $7500 giveaway of taxpayers' money on the hood. They would destroy Tesla and Bolt.
That central screen is my main meh point on this one. I love everything else, feels like a sweet spot at that price. But a HUD is absolutely necessary if you get rid of the gauge cluster, just makes everything far less faffy.
While on the surface this is a nice car, they really have dropped the ball on the rear legroom and the length of the bonnet that could be more stubby to allow for more Jack in the back (or junk in the trunk). If you look at how a Kia Soul is packaged, that has the same boot size and much better rear leg room from a car that is 38mm shorter. Yes charging speed is slower as is 0-60, but you can pick up a decent 3 year old one for under £20K (and still have more warranty remaining than Volvo give you from new!) and that is with a 240-300+ mile 64kWh battery across the seasons and speeds its a much better all round package, and it has a dash display and a HUD in First Edition guise, come on Volvo, would it have killed you to include a HUD?
Can’t decide if I love or hate this application of “Jack in the back”
I read somewhere that the target segment for this car is young adults with a child or two. So the space in the back is mostly for the youngsters. Should be just about the right size and price for a small family.
Volvo had fast family cars as far back as the 90's (850 T-5R) and suspect some before that but their reputation as sensible/boring car always seemed to outweigh their reputation for fast cars. I agree the Volvo EX30 is a very nice looking car indeed to look at
A yellow 850R is one of my top 3 dream cars btw
Saying Hey Google to switch Temperature and Seat heating is even easier than turning a knob…
Buying something not thrown together as cheaply in possible in China is even better.
Shoutout to whoever at the Fully Charged Show accidentally published this ahead of the embargo last Friday 😇 (and whoever spotted it and pulled it 😉)
I don't like SUVs, but that is one very good looking vehicle.
It's not really a SUV, it's more of a hot hatch on stilts. A Golf GTI or R5.
Waiting for Bjon's test if this can really do 0-100 in 3.4 sec.
A fan of the EX30 design and offering but just BEWARE that the cheapest version does NOT have a HEAT PUMP so expect to have at least a 30% reduction of the range when running in colder climates, which is very poor considering the max range is 209 miles!!! So getting only around 140mile range for a £33k electric vehicle is shocking and no excuse and heat pumps should be standard on all EVs.
I like the minimalist look and the single screen. It also obviously keeps the overall cost of the car down 👍
BMW i3 had lots of sustainable and recycled material in the interior since 2013. It is nice to see other manufacturers are following.
Great review! I'd been hearing the EX30 was the opposite of sporty, save for acceleration and you pretty much confirmed that. Disappointing that the fastest version does not at least have some improved dynamics and braking. I'd trade some of the convenience in this form factor for more exciting driving, so my eyes are now on what's next to market, like the new mini ev or maybe some other hot hatch coming in the next year or two max?
Volvo wanted to make a cheaper car. If you want performance parts: go for the bigger models
@@RadioactiveSaddam Clearly the more expensive quickest model isn't just about being cheap. The bigger models are also not dynamic for driving. Volvo is what it is. Looks like a great family car though.
This was a good video on Friday when you accidentally posted it :D
Leaked squad here 👋
Lol I was sure I'd seen it before, that'll be a very angry email from Volvo for breaching an embargo
That was my mistake. Grovelling apologies were issued. We’ve missed and made up.
@@JackScarlett1 the video proper is great as usual, you and your team keep it up! 💪
We had a 760 Turbo Wagon that was one of our favorite cars ever. And yet, it broke all the time and cost thousands a year to keep running. Doesn't matter, still our favorite. EX30 looks like it could be a similar expression of irrational Volvo love and desireability - maybe without the unreliability. Volvos are like pets, you love them even though they poo on the rug.
No driver display can definitely be a deal-breaker for many. That's quite a shame. My parent went with a Mustang Mach-E instead of the Model Y due to this. Even though the Y would have been a better fit in size for their needs. Yeah...they rather go down in size just to have a driver screen. Think about that.
It's not even about young vs old. It's about being practical and the ease of driving/looking.
5,500,000+model 3&Y sold globally say otherwise. And Volvo already said this was aimed at younger mid 20s-30s buyers.
Who adapt and or expect more tech in their vehicle's vs boomers and older millenials.
@@4literv6 It doesn't "say otherwise". It could have been 6,500,000+ or 10,500,000+.
Basically the remodeling of the Zeek X that's released in China (around 26K euros for this high performance model) with a polestar style interior. However the Zeeker x does have a screen behind the wheel. Good multiple brand strategy from Geely and really like the volvo style exterior.
Nice vehicle for base trim, but model 3 performance seems like a better value compared to the EX30 top trim
Production will start in Belgium too. Great news!
But profits will go back to China.
Best review of all that are on offer by a long way.
Shame about the pokey rear space, I was hoping it could be a replacement for my ID3 in a few years. Somehow VW managed to find way more interior space than Volvo in the same sized car, probably because they didn't have to have a silly big bonnet housing nothing.
Your comment at 2:58 reminds me of what Robin Williams once said about them: "Volvo, boxy but they're good."
You had me until I looked up the price in Australia. AUD$60,000 plus on road costs. LOL. For a car this size, you've got to be kidding!
Yes for the racing version, the base version (which has all you need) starts at 37k aud.
@@johnnyharring2783no, 37k is not the AUD rate.
Your right, I messed up, but then again Australian dollars are very low now, so it's actually the same price as in America and I think that's a fair price for a 4 door "estate" car with good range and insane speed. 🤷
So, $40K+ on road. Yeah, na.
If only the AUD was worth more 😔
I love it so much I just wish it had a digital gauge cluster and a traditional stereo instead of the sound bar. That would have put it at the top of my list. For now I thiiiiiiink I’d still rather the Polestar 2, Audi Q4 or BMW ix1
Add the Smart #1 to your list!
Doooont buy the Q4. Its just an ID4 with a lot of plastic. Sooo bad!
My favourite part of any review is "Jack in the back"! As a 6'5"er myself, it's critical for car sizing!!
Great to see you again Jack!......Make more segments please!
Every car is a “budget” car if your budget is the price of the car. £45K is not what most people thing of as “budget”, and if that’s fine because there’s a cheaper version, then review that one!
The scratchy plastics found lower-down in this car are really only acceptable in a Dacia Sandero.
Thanks Jack - was really interested in this car and curious about the awd version. One can hope for someone to come out with an engaging to drive, small ev. I think it's a matter of time as the segment is filling quite nicely out with options.
Citroen e C3 next year
Twingo in 2 years
Jack, you should try the Aion Y. I'm in China now and have been in several EVs as a backseat passenger. It was by far the most comfortable ride. Not the prettiest but definitely the best drive, and I have also been in the Tesla Model X and Y.
It's not the follow up to the fabulous C30 we need, but it's a very compelling package, only made possible with the Chinese collaboration.
This really makes me want a car again.. Although I really like cars, I don’t currently have one, because I don’t need one.. But I really WANT an EX30..
Really interesting to hear all this commentary on the lack of gauge cluster. I drive a 2009 Citroen C4, go take a look at some interior shots. Smooth dash, no gauge cluster, before Tesla or any of the electrics.... and its AWESOME. You're not distracted by things in your eyeline, if you need to glance at the speed its in the center in a fairly similar spot (though admittedly a bit further forward) and it 'just works'. In fact I've been sorely disappointment that they reverted to the 'old fashioned' cluster in the newer models. Even the new 2024 eC3 with its minimal display doesnt quite achieve the same simplicity.
Yes! I had a 2006 C4 and loved that design, the light from outside would kind of shine through the display. Then my wife had a 2009 c4 Picasso, followed by me having a 2014 grand Picasso, all had a centre screen and were great!
PLEASE, more small affordable EVs! Volvo, make 10x as many as you think you can
This guy needs to make Brandon Fraser Mummy cosplay 😂
Better than Brendan Fraser The Whale cosplay
@@JackScarlett1It hurts me seeing your legs squeezed within those tiny carbines😂
Saw the price and thought that this car could make my short list. But without the driver's side or a HUD display, I am having second thoughts.
Hello there Jack! Nice to see you again!
Ahoy!
@@JackScarlett1 What I really like is that manufacturers are learning to let go the intricate design of the front. No grill? No problem. No diamond-shaped business? No problem. Just Volvo's signature line and a badge. Quite okay with that!
Looked forward to this review coming because like you I love the way this car looks and it’s the right size for us. Me I wouldn’t go for the bonkers performance modal. I would go for the top spec long range one 5.2 seconds is way fast enough for me. The only thing I wish it had for an extra £100 or so is a head up display giving you your speed and safety information other than that I do like the car and when I come to change my current car it will definitely be on my list of cars to try. Great review thanks.
The bonkers performance is tied to how hard you press the peddle. The extra driving security comes from having all four wheels driven when required in poor conditions. At £2500 difference it's a no brainer really. HUD should of definitely been an option item. I can understand Volvo cutting the price by not including one but it should be an option for those willing to pay for it.
Might be the first ever Volvo I own. Love the design and performance. Let's just get an Öhlins coiloverkit and slam it. :D
The only thing Volvo about it is the badge.
OMG not this trollin' again @@bw1376
When it first arrived, the MG4 used to have an attention-monitoring device like Jack is complaining about, but it was quickly deleted from UK cars.
The ONLY time I've ever needed to test the acceleration of a car is when I'm joining a motorway from a service station exit. And that's pretty much straight-line stuff. I almost never need to chuck a car into corners at testing speeds (there was that one time I was escaping from the cops 😜) . So the idea of light steering and soft suspension is just fine with me. If the car can do 20 - 70 in seven or eight seconds, that'll do for those service station exits.
This is going to be massive in Australia. It will give Tesla Model Y, BYD Atto 3 and the Cupra Born a run for their money.
Not at 65, 70 and 75k it won’t. That’s silly pricing. 5k of on roads costs.
It will still be popular being a Volvo, but I think for about $10K less drive away, I'd go for the mid spec BYD Seal
@@sarahaubrey8096 Oh I thought it was 59k for the base model
@@yggdrasil9039 plus 5k of on road costs!
11:05 Jack, we're in the back mate!
I own a Volvo S80, So I know how comfortable and reliable they are. Love EX30 ❤
It's a Geely so don't get excited.
Great car. Volvo and Polestar forever!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Infotainment gauge cluster touchscreens are incredibly dangerous, in older cars you can feel knobs, buttons and switches without taking your eyes off the road. I would love to see what the insurance rates are after about 15 years compared to a more tactile car.
Citroen c4 from about 2006 had a gauge cluster in the centre. I never saw any issues with them and insurance.
Really nice car! Important to note is that is has google built in, so yes say: hey google for sll settings you want to change, so need to dive in to the screen for that
Great video, this is on my next EV shortlist.
The old "geography teacher" cars are actually cooler now than they were contemporaneously. Legit, the old ones look better than the polestars. These look good too, fwiw. IDK, part of me is trying to get my mom into one of these...but it's actually a shame they're Chinese owned. Like, not "shame" as in "oh well," but "SHAME," like in Game of Thrones.
If Volvo picked out the route around Parc del Foix in Catalunya: good on them. It's a great road and accessible from Barcelona airport. If you did that yourself: very good choice! A good alternative for the coastal road between Port ginesta and Sitges!
Car is great too. Light interiors are far and in between and this one looks very promising. Hope the route guidance is more polestar and less smart. The smart #1 is incredibly flawed currently.
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I was at a dealership yesterday, Nov.5th. Only two salespeople. The guy seemed busy and semi-scattered.
He said Novermber 2024. One year from now. I said "What?" "I'm supposed to configure my car Fall 2023.
Here's part of the email I received from Volvo last week:
"Before long, you’ll receive a personal invitation with early access to configure your Volvo EX30 and place your order!
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So, has anybody else heard of Fall next year and not Summer of 2024?
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Fancied one of these as my next company car (was on the list) but showed the wife and she said 'no, its a Volvo...' :(
I like it!
do a test drive, you'll love them :)
@andreiavasi7600
It's too late now as I have gone for a BMW i4......
Couldn't help noticing it was filmed in Castellet i la Gornal, along the winding road that leads to the Foix dam. We haven't had rain for months and it seems you brought the English weather with you
Nearly got to watch this video Friday afternoon, after someone accidentally uploaded it, and then quickly deleted it! Nice video but I want to know the real world range (not WLTP). I was told in the Volvo dealership that they are joining the Telsa supercharger network in 2025, which would alleviate the issue of a lowish range on even the extended range version, but I haven't seen that publicly stated anywhere.
Oh, that's what happened. I thought I was going crazy. I got the notification while I was at work but couldn't find the video when I got home.
In the US I think most automakers have committed to adopting Tesla NACS charging in 2025... in Europe, Volvo can already use Tesla superchargers (at least, those that are already opened to non-Tesla users)
Oh, ok. I was wondering why it was re-uploaded. I guess I got to watch it early. I guess they had and accidental embargo whoopsie.
Love the measured style of this review
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It was on my short list (of 2) but there are so many minor irritations thatI'm glad i didn't go for it.
I agree 👍👍 Which is the other one? 😉
@@deltajohnnyI went for the MG4 extended range, very happy with it so far. Not quite as fast, a big bigger, particularly in the back and less annoying "features" than the volvo has.
@@MrMannakin👏👏👏👏 The MG is also in my radar, and if I convince my wife, I'd love to own one 😁😁
I particularly like the V2L function, which the Volvo lacks, if I remember correctly, and I could test the TFA (Traffic Jam Assist) when I paid a visit to the MG dealer, and it works very well 👍👍
Let's hope that the cars haven't many problems in the future, and if (when) some thing happens, the mechanics are well trained 😅😅👍👍
I convinced my wife on the condition that she got to choose the colour (orange!)
@@MrMannakinSmart wife! 😍😍😍
Hey Jack. Love your work 👍
Love the little Gladiator reference. 😊
Always irritates me when manufacturers (or even reviewers) go on about EV acceleration. I love EVs but I don't care about their acceleration. I want "duel motor" vehicles for practicality and stability in poor weather, I don't want it to accelerate faster! But they upsell 4x4 EV price as higher tier models because of the speed factor.
I also read Autocar's review this morning and they absolutely HATED the tablet/console. Jack uses less strong terms but that part of the car seems to have been a massive let down for many reviewers.
Most companies provide three options - single motor, dual-motor 'normal' performance, and dual-motor increased performance... but because 'dual motor' really is dual motors (not just one engine with a central distribution diff), it will naturally have more performance (and an increased cost from the second motor).
@@logicalChimpthat's fine. I know EVs in general, and dual motor EVs especially, have great performance by nature of how they work compared to ICE. But for me performance just isn't a selling point over grip and capability. My 2016 Renault Zoe isn't a fast car but has enough EV torque to wheel spin sometimes when trying to emerge onto a gravelly roundabout.
At least they retained the indicator stalks, unlike Tesla.
Real-world energy consumption would have been an interesting bit of information.
2.7kwh per mile in mixed fun driving per Matt from carwow on the awd version, up to 4.1miles per kwh in sedate city driving for the rwd trim.
Other reviewers say 3.2 miles per kwh if you take it easy on the awd trim and 3.8 in the rwd trim for 100kmh hwy driving.
I called it last year saying this would do 180-200 miles real world range in awd spec and 220-230 in rwd trim for epa ranges.
Thanks Jack, great summary. 👍
Love your reviews, Jack 👍🏻
Position of the screen is just stupid and dangerous. Heads up projection would be better for speed. Even a small led screen through the wheel would be safer and more natural
EV of the year!
The lack of a gauge cluster is a massive letdown with this car.
Fantastic and engaging review!! Looking forward to having my new EX30 SMER Ultra car delivered soon! 🎉
Great Video Jack!
Nice video. The car looks very tempting, the price is not bad, the usability level is high... Perhaps hit is how China beets the European market - through Volvo.
I still think 260 bhp is pretty powerful in a car of that size-let alone 400+ ! In a modern ICE car you’d expect a 3 litre V6 petrol car to have that sort of power so I’m not sure why electric cars have to be so powerful? (I remember when the 1970s Granada 3.0 litre V6 was launched with 140bhp and everyone considered it to be “the guvnor” ..) 😁
I wish reviews would go more into detail on options/packs. Polestar was pretty bad on that front - got pretty expensive if you specced similar to other competitors. Base model here looks good but how much once you add some necessary options?
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