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Volvo EX30
Car and Driver reports that Volvo is discontinuing the EX30 in the United States after the 2026 model year, just two years after the subcompact electric SUV first went on sale for 2025 with a Cross Country variant added for 2026, likely the result of tariffs on imported vehicles coupled with slowing EV sales growth in the U.S.; Volvo confirmed the EX30 will remain available in other markets globally, including Canada and Mexico, while continuing to sell the EX40, EX90, and the new EX60 in the United States. MotorTrend reports the single-motor EX30 cost just $40,345 with a 261-mile range, making it the most affordable vehicle in Volvo's lineup, though the dual-motor EX30 Cross Country was a bit of a disappointment thanks to its lackluster 161-mile MotorTrend Road Trip Range test result for its $49,445 MSRP, with Volvo confirming to MotorTrend that it decided to end U.S. sales of the EX30 and EX30 Cross Country after the 2026 model year without providing a reason.
Discontinued in the U.S. after just two years
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) reports that Volvo is discontinuing the EX30 in the United States after the 2026 model year, just two years after the subcompact electric SUV first went on sale for 2025, likely the result of tariffs on imported vehicles coupled with slowing EV sales growth in the U.S.
Still sold in Canada, Mexico, and globally
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Volvo confirmed the EX30 will remain available in other markets globally, including Canada and Mexico, while continuing to sell the EX40, EX90, and the new EX60 in the United States.
An affordable EV, with a disappointing Cross Country
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) reports the single-motor EX30 cost just $40,345 with a 261-mile range, the most affordable vehicle in Volvo's lineup, though the dual-motor EX30 Cross Country was a bit of a disappointment thanks to its lackluster 161-mile MotorTrend Road Trip Range test result for its $49,445 MSRP.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Volvo EX30 still available in the U.S.?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says no, 2026 is its final U.S. model year, though it remains available in Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
How much range does the Volvo EX30 have?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says 261 miles for the single-motor version, though the dual-motor Cross Country only managed 161 miles in MotorTrend's road-trip test.
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The 2026 Volvo EX30 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 268 / 422 horsepower across its subcompact electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 EX30 seats 5 and is a Subcompact electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 EX30.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Volvo EX30
Plus comes as the Single Motor Extended Range (268 hp, RWD, up to 261 miles) or the Twin Motor Performance (422 hp, AWD, 253 miles); Ultra and Cross Country are Twin Motor Performance only.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Volvo EX30 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo EX30 | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Volvo EX30 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Volvo EX30.
The Volvo EX30 is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Volvo Cars. Revealed in June 2023, the EX30 is the smallest Volvo vehicle currently on sale, positioned below the XC40 and C40 crossovers. It is produced in China and Belgium and is related to the Zeekr X and the Smart #1, which are similar in size and developed from Geely's SEA platform.
- Safety
- Park Pilot Assist finds available parking spaces, displays them on the center display for the driver to select, and maneuvers the vehicle into the space. The EX30 uses rear radars to detect cyclists and scooters approaching from behind and will sound an alert if an occupant tries to open a door.
- Awards
- Red Dot 'Best of the Best' Design Award in 2024 Auto Express 'Small Premium SUV of the Year' in 2025
- Powertrain
- The EX30 is available as rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with an electric motor on each axle. The dual-motor all-wheel drive version of the EX30 reaches 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, and has a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Specifications
- In Europe, three trim levels are offered from launch. Plus models come with automatic LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, two-zone climate control and heated front seats. Ultra models receive additional equipment, such as a 360 degree camera, park pilot assist, optional 20 inch wheels (19 inch as standard) and a panoramic sunroof.
Source: Volvo EX30 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Volvo EX30 at a glance
- Production
- 2023–present
- Model years
- 2025–2026 (US), 2025–present (Canada)
- Class
- Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
- Body style
- 5-door hatchback
- Layout
- Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- Sustainable Experience Architecture 2 (SEA2)
- Electric motor
- 1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous
- Battery
- 51 kWh Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery, LFP Rept Battero, 69 kWh Lithium_nickel_manganese_cobalt_oxides, NMC Sunwoda
- Electric range
- EX30:, 0 mi (EPA), 0 km (WLTP), 0 km (CLTC), Cross Country:, 0 mi (EPA), 0 km (WLTP), 430 km (CLTC)
- Wheelbase
- 2650 mm
- Length
- 4233 mm
- Width
- 1836 mm, 1850 mm (Cross Country)
- Height
- 1550 mm, 1573 mm (Cross Country)
- Curb weight
- 1830 kg
- Predecessor
- Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric
- Related models
- Smart 1, Smart #1, Zeekr X, Lynk & Co Z20
Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)
- March 2026, Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… Consequence: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- February 2026, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat. Consequence: A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- January 2026, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat. Consequence: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Volvo EX30, most often about electrical system (5), forward collision avoidance (3), fuel/propulsion system (2).
Year by year
The Volvo EX30 across 2 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo EX30 | 89–116 | $650–$850 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2025 Volvo EX30 | 109–116 | $650–$700 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Volvo EX30, one model year at a time.
| Step | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 112.5 to 102.5 | 256 to 232 | Labels: EX30 Cross Country (18 Inch Wheels), EX30 Cross Country (19 Inch Wheels), EX30 Single motor extended range, EX30 Twin Performance | Labels: EX30 Single Motor extended range (18 Inch Wheels), EX30 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels), EX30 Twin Performance (19 Inch Wheels), EX30 Twin Performance (20 Inch Wheels) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Volvo EX30 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor Extended Range Plus | RWD | Electric Motor | 268 | 253 | 3,913 | 2,000 | – | $40,245 |
| Twin Motor Performance Plus | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 422 | 400 | 4,151 | 2,000 | – | $46,245 |
| Twin Motor Performance Ultra | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 422 | 400 | 4,151 | 2,000 | – | $47,945 |
| Twin Motor Performance Cross Country Ultra | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 422 | 400 | 4,156 | 2,000 | – | $49,445 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Volvo EX30: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | seat belts |
| 2025 | 3 | 9 | electrical system, seat belts |
| 2024 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Volvo EX30 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Volvo EX30?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Volvo EX30 model year: recall counts across the 2 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about n/a recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Volvo EX30 by model year?
2026: seat belts. 2025: electrical system, seat belts.
Q03Why do some Volvo EX30 model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Volvo EX30 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2026 EX30 come in?
The 2026 Volvo EX30 (subcompact electric SUV) comes in 3 trims: Plus, Ultra, Cross Country.
Q02What are the 2026 EX30 trims?
The 2026 Volvo EX30 trims are Plus, Ultra, Cross Country, listed from the entry Plus up to the top Cross Country.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 EX30 use?
The 2026 Volvo EX30 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 268 / 422 horsepower across its subcompact electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 EX30 have?
The 2026 Volvo EX30 is rated at 268 / 422 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 EX30?
The 2026 Volvo EX30 is offered with RWD / AWD.