Volvo EX30 vs. XC40 Recharge: Choosing the Right Electric SUV
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- Thinking about a Volvo electric SUV? We compare the 2024 EX30 and XC40 Recharge to help you decide!
This video dives deep into the key factors for choosing an electric SUV:
Range & Charging: We compare the battery capacity, range estimates, and charging capabilities of both vehicles.
Performance & Efficiency: Explore how each SUV accelerates, handles, and uses energy.
Interior & Technology: Discover the comfort features, cargo space, and infotainment systems of the EX30 and XC40 Recharge.
Price & Value: Analyze the starting MSRP and available features to see which offers the best value.
Find Your Perfect Electric Volvo! This video will help you weigh the pros and cons of each SUV to make an informed decision.
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Chapters:
0:21 CMA Platform XC40 Recharge
1:34 EX30 SEA2 Platform
2:18 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Performance and Dynamics
3:54 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Battery
4:24 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Range
5:37 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Charging
6:44 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Frunk
7:30 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Dimensions
8:18 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Luggage Compartment/Boot/Trunk
8:52 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Android Automotive Infotainment
10:49 EX30 and XC40 Recharge Price 
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Tech Heads! 🚀 Which Volvo EV would you pick: the modern EX30 or the more established XC40 Recharge? And does the price difference sway your choice? Let's get the conversation rolling! And if you found this breakdown insightful, don't forget to check out my other deep dives! 💡🔋 #VolvoBattle
Most of the information I find online regarding the bootspace in liters says it is 318 liters included the 61 liters under the removable floor.
That is the official info, but after watching some videos I have a hard time believing it... the space looks bigger. I'd love to get my hands on it and measure for myself to be sure 😄
Thank you for making such an informative and comprehensive comparison video. I found it very useful, and it has earned you a new subscriber. I currently reside in the US and have placed a $500 fully refundable deposit on a Volvo EX30 recharge.
However, I am having second thoughts about my purchase and may request a refund after test-driving the car. The local Volvo dealer informed me that test drives won't be available until late spring or early summer.
My main concern with the EX30 recharge is the absence of color options. I fell in love with the beautiful Sage Green color featured in the video, but I am told the only option interesting to me that will be available for the EX30 is Moss Yellow. Although I find it nice and unique, it might not be enough to convince me to buy the vehicle unless the driving dynamics and comfort are truly exceptional. In that case, I might consider a MINI Cooper SE instead, as MINI still offers a wide range of exterior and interior color choices.
Despite this, the EX30 recharge appears to meet most of my requirements. It fits perfectly in my basement garage space, which has a maximum length of 4445 mm. As the EX30 is only 4233 mm long, I believe it provides enough margin to access the boot while keeping the garage door closed on a cold winter day in Maine. On the other hand, the XC40 recharge, which is only 207 mm longer, would require me to remodel the basement space at a cost of over $2,000 to access the boot with the door closed.
Shopping for a new car should be enjoyable or, at the very least, interesting. However, as someone who is over three-quarters of a century old and shopping for what I assume will be my last new car, it has become a chore, and not solely on account of the sky-high prices.
Hi there, thank you so much for the great comment! I was also wondering how limited the color configurations are. Of course, I also like Sage Green the best, but it's available on our market only in a nonsensical configuration of equipment. 🫤
I've also been watching the first tests of the EX30, which raise some concerns, as there are many complaints about high consumption. But so far I don't think there are enough of them to confirm this.
Your garage sound interesting, I've seen a few solutions where they just made a niche where they tucked the front hood of the car. But I understand that these construction things are not easy. Definitely let me know how you ultimately decide and what car you get, fingers crossed for a good choice! 🤞
I have the XC 40 recharge extended range model 24 for 14 days now. 82kw battery, 78 usable. real range 411 km, 510 km advertised. 200 kw fast recharge from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes. but if I had known the EX 30 was coming, I would have waited to testdrive it before choosing. Yes the XC 40 is a great and fun drive.
It's great to hear real life experience! It seems like a nice car for sure and I'm happy it's fun to drive. That's the way I've felt about Volvos in general, so I'm glad it holds up. I do think the EX30 is a great deal if you don't need all that room of the XC40 Recharge, but at the same time you'd probably still be waiting to get it at this point
@siasek I have a request, if you don't mind. There is a topic/spec that people do not talk about and I think it might be important or at least interesting. We know the engines kW, but nobody talks about the regen engine kW. It would be great to know if all cars have more or less the same, and how this might affect the range/consumption, one-pedal-driving (more powerful regen engines can have stronger breaking) and finally the price of the car.
Thank you ❤
It's definitely an interesting topic and I would love to do that, unfortunately there's not much real-world information available about it 🫤
Anyway, in general, cruising, i.e. driving without recuperation is more economical, except when going down a steep hill, of course. I personally don't really like one-pedal driving, for example, because I don't like having to keep my foot on the accelerator pedal all the time.
EX30 all day long considering the price. Have one reserved here in the US. Thanks for the great comparison
You're welcome! Glad you found it useful. What version did you order?
@siasek Can't order yet but planning on a single motor plus model which will be around $40k usd.
The EX30 isn't on sale in the US yet, but the announced price is similar enough to the prices of used XC40's, the driver display and back seat size win out for me
Very tempted by the EX30, does anyone know if a heat pump is available? Can’t see it mentioned on the French configurator
Based on information I found, a heat pump should be standard in the EX30. www.volvocars.com/ie/cars/ex30-electric/specifications/
@@siasek that’s great, thanks
Great video, once again.
I have a Model S, my parents an ID.4
I cannot stand the VW nightmare of the car infotainment system and the horrible regen B mode (and don't get me started on the VW mobile App). The turning circle is great though. My point is that vehicle manufacturers (in the EU) think that if the IS supports Android Auto or Apple CarPlay then, there is no need to have good software...
I would go with the EX30 just for that reason. It is frustrating when the software is thought to be complementary to the car, when they are the core, operative system, of the car.
The Chinese are not screwing up on that. They will remove screens, have worse driving sensations,etc. But they give you tech and software.
Volkswagen software is getting quite a bit better. I'm still on 2.4 which is under par but workable. 3.5 and up seem decent. Far short of Tesla, but it's also a car so I personally don't care that much.
@@spoenk7448 that is great to hear. As the video said, so far the OTA updates have been really cosmetic, not substancial.
I understand that for many people the software is enough, but just to connect to a wifi network is madness in that car. And to know that you are connected, there is no indication. The fact that you need to move your hand over the screen to have a X to appear to cancel a trip in the navigation is plainly dangerous. And entering addresses is worse than a 2010s Tom Tom GPS.
The fact that you spend almost 50K and is this bad, is to be really angry. (Also that you cannot one-pedal drive, have illuminated buttons for the AC/volume, the quality of the interiors, it is just too much going wrong all at the same time)
How much you get for your money should matter. And VW has invested lots of time and money to come up this short is astonishing. Also, they could have plainly copied Tesla, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (or Chinese brands) interfaces instead of reinventing the wheel with something that I am pretty sure the focus groups flagged as bad. The first id3s were unusable.
How is it possible that my 2016 Model S software was better in 2018 than an ID.4 in 2023?
They have to get their act together... Quick.
I had the same experience in a Cupra Born, the navigation was terrible. Finding an address and navigating it was so user unfriendly that I gave up after testing it for a while. Overall the car was insanely out of sync, I didn't expect such a strongly negative impression from the test drive. I arrived there in my e-Golf and the new Cupra was a much worse car. 😏
I’d pick the EX30 but the fact it’s coming out of China for the first time concerns me a little at least for long term quality. What do you think? I’m also slightly concerned about the size. Its dimensions are slightly smaller than the XC40 but without seeing it in person, is it going to be that noticeable? What do you think?
After my experience with Tesla, which has had significantly better quality coming from factories in China than from American factories, I wouldn't really worry about this. Plus, it's a Volvo - they have a very high standard of quality. There was a press event just a few days ago in Czech Rep. with a live introduction of the EX30 and the journalists were very impressed with the workmanship, considering the price. The only criticism I've heard so far is that the basic version of the seats looks a bit rubbery. But that's also the feeling I got from the Tesla Model 3 and the white interior. 😄
Personally I'm especially excited about the Android Automotive. I tried it in the Polestar 2 and it was definitely the best and most straightforward infotainment I've ever operated!
The EX30 may be smaller, but you can only really tell in the backseat where there's not much knee space, so it shouldn't be an issue unless you're driving someone in the backseat around a lot... so, maybe not the best choice for a family car, but other than that I don't think it should be much of an issue. What are your top priorities for a new EV?
Yep, my Model S from the US had a lot of finish problems. Unbelievable for a car that expensive. I don't think China/US/EU is the problem, but the QA processes in place to deliver a good product.
The quality check should be very demanding since it's comming from Volvo. The S90 is also build in China. No complains there.
good news. the model EX30 will also ne produced in Belgium at the same factory as the XC40 cause of it selling succes. I Don't know when production in Belgium will start.
@@wasewasp282 the Belgium thing is from 2026 I've read... So, by then, there will be new models. Not sure if the EX30 will be that popular then.
I am getting the EX30 for my next EV. Great video 👍
Thank you! I'd say the EX30 is the better choice here. I'm tempted myself!
@@siasek do it!!!!
I may reconsider in the future if nothing better comes along, but I just feel like I would really be missing that driver display 🫤
Thanks!
My pleasure, thank you so much for your support! You really made my day 😍
Unless you need the extra space, ex30 all day long. Looks fantastic, great features, blistering performance with the dual motor
I'm quite drawn to it myself, but I am still put off by the lack of a driver display. Not sure I can get used to it. And I'd have to test out the space in the trunk... Still, I know what you mean. It'd definitely make me think twice
Volvo EX30 has not been properly tested yet. So no reel review has bin done yet!
@matsjohansson5664 You're right, Mats! I was mainly comparing the known features and specs of both models, giving viewers an idea of what they might expect. Can't wait for a hands-on review once the EX30 is widely available for testing. Always important to hold off on final judgments until the real-world data comes in. Thanks for keeping things in perspective! 👌
I’m really tempted by the EX30 as my next EV because the entry level is so reasonably priced. The Plus trim single motor standard range is £33,795. The cheapest XC40 Recharge is £11,800 more expensive. The biggest drawback for me on the EX30 is the boot size, not only is it smaller than the XC40 but it is quite narrow between the wheel arches, less than 1m. If I can’t fit my hockey goalkeeper bag in there, it could be dealbreaker. Ideally Volvo will bring out a new XC40 on a dedicated EV platform before I need to replace my MG4 in 2026 and then I’ll have a hard decision…
With regards to 22kW AC charging on 3 phase, this is so rare domestically in the UK as to not be much use. Lots of places in Europe have 3 phase AC to the home as standard, but in the UK we only have single phase and it is expensive to upgrade, Most EV charging is done at home and therefore most is at 7kW
Ah, right, someone's mentioned this before but I've forgotten as it was a while ago. That's a bit of a bummer, but I suppose not a deal breaker. Do you find the 7kw to be sufficient?
I agree that The EX30 is tempting, but that trunk is rather small. I'd be curious whether the hockey bag would fit. If you ever go for a test drive you'll have to take your bag with you and test it! 😃
@@siasek most of the time 7kW is plenty. A 20-80% charge for me is only 5¼ hours
Funny you should say that, I do take my GK bag to test drives 🏑 Mind you, I might be tempted to try a shorter bag if it meant I could drive a Volvo...
I guess the most important thing is for the hockey stick to fit, right?
I get to chose either as a company car so I'm looking at cost neutral.... Tax is only £30/month.
So i think I'll go with xc40
However I have other choices such as BMW i4 and Kia ev6..... But I'm leaning towards a Volvo full electric.
Your thoughts?
That's a tough choice, when I an XC40 parked on the street, I always look at it and like it. But it's not a pure electric platform, which can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Have you considered the Polestar 2?
@@siasek I had not, but have just checked my car list and I can chose a polestar 2 "fastback 200kw 69kwh standard range single motor 5door"
How does that compare to xc40 and i4?
I'll check to see if you have reviewed it for me already 😀
I can't see any reviews by you for the Polestar
As far as I can tell it's being reported as similar to Bmw i4 with only styling as a fundamental difference... Albeit the car okay is cable compared to BMW full wireless 🧐
It's an interesting choice XC40 vs Polestar 2 vs i4. Each looks completely different to me! 😄 I'll have to take a closer look and get back to you. Maybe good inspiration for a video...
I have one video on Polestar - ruclips.net/video/uRcwp3Eb3jk/видео.htmlsi=xeSvIgWxRj0-4ifs (sorry the sound is bad, I've learned since then). I may come back to take a more detailed look at it as well. I really love that car. One of my subscribers has a Polestar 2 and a YT channel @Stan-at-KangarooIslandTV. You could check out some of his videos!
There is an extra advantage that the bump in the floor gives you over a flat floor that every mechanical engineer can confirm. Rigidity. The flat floors can not compete with that and rely on the battery pack providing the extra required rigidity to the chassis with varying degrees of success.
There is a great youtube vid of a Polestar 2 going around the Nürburgring and giving supercars the hurry up. Hard to imagine an EV with a flat floor being able to do the same.
Now that's an interesting observation, I wouldn't have thought of that, thank you for the great insight! I still remember that feeling of solidity from Polestar 2. Such a great car!
The EX30 has many more safety features than XC40. This is build up having an eye on 2024 safety regulations from any NCAP or IIHS safety criteria. The regulations are far more strictly than previous. Take a look at EuroNCAP 2023....ONLY 3 NEW CARS WERE TESTED! If you apply the same regulations to an 2020 5* rated car, you can take 4* with newer requirements.
That's a good point! Overall the security systems will probably be faster and more sophisticated, that's a good point. I drive a 2021 e-C4 that only got 4 stars, it would be even worse off now. Classic Stellantis 😄.
I would probably buy awd xc40 second hand. Central panel lol. They try to save too much
I really like the driver display in the XC40, but to me the central display in the EX30 is better. 😄 Guess Volvo just wants us to make some kind of compromise. I really hope this no driver display thing doesn't become the norm.
Buying second-hand is smart! That's how I bought my last two EVs, to me it's the best way to get good value for your money
EX30
Good choice! It seems like a better deal if you don't need all the space of the XC40.
Thanks!
Glad you like the video ☺️ thanks for your support!