The Volvo EX30 took the world by storm, simultaneously taking the crown as the most affordable Volvo, the smallest Volvo ever, and the fastest Volvo.
Optimizing the size of vehicles for the actual use case helps reduce the emissions needed to produce the vehicle and also the cost. The EX30 will start at $34,950 for the rear-wheel drive version in the US and should be similarly priced in Mexico as well, according to Volvo’s experts at the event. The EX30 will also be offered in an all-wheel drive configuration that boasts a staggering 0–60 mph time of 3.4 seconds. That’s noticeable, as it’s faster than Tesla’s Model Y Performance build, which hits the mark in 3.5 seconds.
Volvo confirmed to us at the event that the EX30 will come equipped with a CCS1 receptacle in 2024 with an adapter to use Tesla’s NACS chargers in the same calendar year. In 2025, Volvo will transition its vehicles to natively use the NACS standard. The vehicle at the launch event was the European spec, with a Mennekes AC charging port and CCS2 for DC fast charging.