The Volvo EX30’s Most Practical Easter Egg

Packing up a car can be tedious, not to mention stressful. Skis don’t always fit next to refrigerators and golf clubs can be a pain to squeeze in. Volvo’s newest compact electric SUV wants to give a helping hand.

The Volvo EX30 will grace the all-electric SUV market in 2025 with two trims on offer. Packing upwards of 275 miles and 422 ponies, the small EV doesn’t skimp when it comes to range or power. While the single and dual-motor options shine a light on the vehicle’s power capabilities, its true wow factor is the packing guide.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Volvo, Car and Driver, and MotorTrend.

From Skis To A Washing Machine, The EX30 Is Clear About What Fits

Volvo refers to the EX30 as the “smallest ever SUV” that the brand has created. The 100 percent electric vehicle, however, makes the most of its limited size. With an outlined guide for what fits inside, both the EX30 and Volvo’s larger all-electric release, the EX90, don’t leave drivers waiting and wondering about what will fit inside the newest additions to the brand’s electric fleet.

A Road Map For Cargo – Most Practical Easter Egg

The EX30 may be smaller than some, but it knows just how to use its size. The latest Volvo EV offers an image with an outline of what exactly will fit into the SUV alongside dimensions. The image carved into the car pictures the vehicle’s two rows and a series of objects in line, ready to be loaded in.

The question of “Will it fit?” is followed by a baby stroller, a suitcase, a plant, golf clubs, a tall lamp, a smaller suitcase carry-on, a camping backpack, and what appears to be either a fire extinguisher or a single scuba diving air tank. The larger EX90 SUV has a similar image, just with the editions of a pair of skis, a refrigerator, a chair, and a washing machine.

The Easter Egg full of practicality is part of Volvo’s vision for low-carbon cars that are small, easy to squeeze into city landscapes, and accessible in price, all while offering optimized space. From retractable seats and disappearing cup holders to a play-by-play of what fits inside, Volvo is committed to keeping customers informed about just how many square inches they should expect, and exactly what to do with them.

Dimensions

(Data sourced from Volvo)

Even More Space

Along with the electric vehicle’s rear storage, the Volvo EX30 includes a front truck (or frunk) with space for added luggage, sweaty sneakers shoved into gym bags, and anything you may need for a lengthy commute or a road trip.

In the rear trunk, the rear-wheel suspension is specifically altered to make the loading cargo compartment as simple as possible. Internally, the rear seats fold forward in a design Volvo describes as “flat-folding two-split rear seats.” The 40/60 split in rear seat design allows for seamless folding and allows for transporting “both passengers and cargo without compromising comfort.”

A Chic And Climate-friendly Interior

Volvo deems the EX30 EV SUV a “not-so-big, big deal.” The technology and sustainable materials outfitted inside the car make up for the limited space.

The Brand’s Most Eco-Conscious Car

According to Volvo, the all-electric vehicle’s eco-friendly powertrain isn’t alone in sustainable status. The interior of the EX30 includes materials that are reused and extend the lifespan of fabric rather than throwing the old material in a landfill and starting from scratch. Materials include flax, wool, and recycled denim, according to Volvo.

Volvo has deemed the car its most environmentally-friendly car yet with a design intended to tread tightly. The Volvo EX30 is the one car out of Volvo’s entire fleet and history to have the lowest carbon footprint yet. The automaker was able to reduce the car’s overall carbon footprint to below 30 tons. Volvo said this was around 25 percent lower than the brand’s other 100 percent electric vehicles, the C40 and XC40.

“Our new EX30 is a big step in the right direction for our sustainability ambitions,” said Anders Kärrberg, Volvo’s global head of sustainability, in a press release. “By 2025, we aim to reduce our overall CO2 emissions per car by 40 percent from 2018 levels through a 50 perfect reduction in overall tailpipe emissions, and a 25 percent reduction in emissions from our operations, raw material sourcing and supply chain — all on the way towards our ambition of being a climate neutral company by 2040.”

Safety Features And Technology

The Volvo EX30 features a combined center display stretching to 12.3 inches that is fully customizable and paired with high-definition images and instant response controls. Almost like customizing an iPhone’s home screen, the infotainment center allows for a driver view that is, also, fully custom. Google apps are built-in to amplify connectivity. Like most SUVs nowadays, the electric vehicle is equipped with wireless charging ports and a 12-volt load compartment power outlet for electric appliances.

As for safety, the Volvo EX30 comes with park pilot assistance to help drivers shimmy into tight parking spots, a 360-degree high-resolution camera, and general driving assistance including collision avoidance awareness. The standout safety technology, however, is the Driver Alert System. A sensor embedded into the steering wheel tracks the driver’s eye line and movement and sends an alert if drowsiness or highway hypnosis is setting in.

Up To 275 Miles Of Range

Power or range? Luckily, the tricky question is simplified a bit by Volvo’s range in EX30 options and by the only slight degrees of difference between the models and trim options.

Both the long range and performance editions of the Volvo EX30 offer an above-average range. While the former is marketed as the “extended range” option, it only offers 10 miles more range compared to the performance edition. If you’re going for a decent range without performance frills, the single motor option may be the best choice, as it starts at $10,000 less than the Performance edition.

422 Ponies Of Power At Your Disposal

Curiously, despite the extra motor, the performance edition still has the same top speed as the extended-range edition. What is nearly double on the performance edition, however, is the horsepower and torque. Torque peaks at 400 pound-feet compared to 253 pound-feet and horsepower hits just above that at 422 ponies compared to the single motor’s 263 horsepower.

The two main editions come in a total of five different trim options. These include the Core Single Motor, the Plus Single Motor, the Ultra Single Motor, the Plus Twin Motor, and the Ultimate Twin Motor. According to Car and Driver‘s price breakdown, the enhanced version of the Core Single Motor, the Plus Single Motor, is the best bang for your buck: starting out at $40,195.

Volvo EX30 Technical Specifications

(Data sourced from Volvo)