New Volvo EX30: cheap EV that’s faster than a Porsche! - DrivingElectric

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The Volvo electric car lineup has, until now, been rather expensive to access, with the XC40 Recharge starting from over £45,000. This is set to change, though, with the introduction of the EX30: a small electric SUV that undercuts the likes of the Vauxhall Mokka Electric. Join Rich as he gives a full overview of this new Taycan-troubling Swedish EV.
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[@matthewb8142]

I'm a XC40 owner, one thing I don't like about the brand is the miserable 3 year warranty. In other counties like Australia it's 5 years, Why ?

[@RichardOzanne]

I agree. In fact in Australia there's very good consumer law so, despite the warranty, there's a legal expectation of "reasonable durability" which, for a car, is generally considered to be 10 years.
3 years is pathetic these days. Kia offers 7 as standard (as does MG) and others at least 5 (Hyundai etc). I have heard that even Nissan is offering "up to" 10 years (caveat - I believe you have to have it dealer serviced, which won't be cheap).

[@youxkio]

ep, that until comes to you saying "Let me cooch here, sshh, I've been trying to contact you regarding your car extended warranty."

[@hi9580]

Harsher environment, everything is built or expected to be more durable/tough

[@tipperarymick5337]

I suppose it all depends on what you call cheap 😮😬🙄🤔

[@johnw65uk]

Boot space similar to a fiesta!! What’s the point of this car?

[@leviyaakubov1875]

Thanks for the quick and clear information. What good news for owners of 22kW AC home charging

[@woody1569]

I like it very much looks like it’s going to be a great EV and I would go for the twin motor all singing and dancing tech.

[@Vibemaker68]

"slightly more affordable' would be more appropriate. No idea what you make in a year, but that's a LOOOOOONG way from 'cheap'.

[@AdamJakowenko]

Faster, yes, but also missing a gauge cluster and 4 proper window switches. The wrong places to cheap out 👎👎

[@SusieSmart]

There’s window switches, they’re positioned in the centre console. I’d imagine this makes it easier for swapping between LHD and RHD

[@jaypeecee2953]

Why on earth do we need 268bhp in congested Britain? The insurance premiums will be astronomical. When will a manufacturer produce a "sensible" EV with, say, 130/150hp, more than enough for the majority of drivers surely!

[@djlondon7956]

Try the MG4 Long Range

[@tarbat]

Seems to be a very close competitor to the Renault Megane. Same length (4.2m), same battery size (64kWh), similar price range.