Volvo has finally unveiled the new EX30, and it’s coming to South Africa.
The electric vehicle (EV) has a local starting price of R775,900, making it R299,100 cheaper than the brand’s previous entry-level EV – the XC40 P6 Recharge.
Powertrains
The EX30 will be made available with two power configurations at launch – a single rear-mounted motor, or an all-wheel-drive, dual-motor setup.
The single-motor option produces 200kW and 343Nm, which combined with a 51kWh battery, allows the crossover to reach 100km/h in 5.7 seconds and drive for a maximum of 344km.
Alternatively, buyers can opt for an extended-range model with a larger 69kWh cell, which cuts down the acceleration time by 0.4 seconds and increases the driving range to 480km.
The more powerful twin-motor arrangement then gives the Volvo access to 315kW and 543Nm, letting it sprint to 100km/h in an absurd 3.6 seconds.
The drawback of this setup is that the additional weight and power will reduce the range slightly to 460km.
Another major selling point of the EX30 is that it and its larger sibling, the EX90, support bi-directional charging, letting owners use the energy stored in their car batteries to power their homes during load-shedding.
Features
The EX30 will come in three trim levels – Core, Plus, and Ultra – though even the base grade will provide generous levels of standard equipment, said the company.
While Volvo has not yet revealed the full specification sheet for its new car, it did confirm that the dashboard features a 12.3-inch portrait infotainment system developed with tech partners like Google and Apple.
This system will be capable of receiving over-the-air software updates and it connects to a sound bar that stretches the length of the dashboard.
A significant portion of the SUV is also made from recycled materials, including 25% of its aluminium, 17% of its steel, and 17% of its plastic.
Pricing
The South African pricing for the upcoming Volvo EX30 is as follows:
- Volvo EX30 Core Single Motor – R775,900
- Volvo EX30 Single Extended Range – R865,900
- Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance – 935,900
- Volvo EX30 Ultra Single Motor ER – R965,900
- Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance – R995,900
Pre-orders will open from 8 June 2023 and deliveries are expected to commence from early 2024.
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