Volvo EX30
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BEV

Volvo EX30

SUV · RWDR835 500Price is a guide, confirm with the dealer · Officially sold in South Africa

Range: claimed versus realistic

Claimed range (WLTP)343 km
Estimated highway range at 120 km/h240 km
Our tested highway rangeNot tested yet

The highway estimate is the claimed figure multiplied by 0.7, a conservative placeholder, until we run our own test.

Key specs

Powertrain
Electric (BEV)
Body style
SUV
Drive
RWD
Usable battery
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Power
200 kW
0 to 100 km/h
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Boot space
318 L
Seats
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Battery warranty
8 years / 160 000 km
Model year
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Charging and running cost

AC charging (home or public)
11.0 kW
DC fast charging, peak
134 kW
DC 10 to 80%
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Consumption
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Cost per 100 km, charged at home
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Home cost uses a tariff of R3.00 per kWh.

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Who it suits

City and suburban drivers who want a small, quick, premium electric SUV. The single-motor Core has 200 kW and does 0 to 100 km/h in about 5.7 seconds, with DC charging up to 134 kW and an 8 year / 160 000 km battery warranty.

Who should look elsewhere

People who need space or distance. The boot is 318 litres, and the claimed 343 km works out to roughly 240 km at highway speed. Several cheaper rivals offer larger batteries and more range.

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Source: techcentral.co.za · Price not yet confirmed with a dealer, so treat it as a guide · Data last updated 2026-10-07