8.2
2025 Volvo EX30 review
The Volvo EX30 is a cute little electric SUV with plenty to offer, but there's still room for improvement here.
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Scott Collie
Volvo EX30 vs BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
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2025 Volvo
EX30
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2025 BYD
Sealion 6
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
8.2
8.7
7.5
Based on the Volvo EX30 SINGLE MOTOR EXT RANGE ULTRA
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$59,990 - $71,290
$42,990 - $52,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unique interior design
- Feels light on its feet in town
- Punchy single-motor powertrain
Misses
- Expensive for a small car
- Over-eager driver monitoring
- Interior software needs refining
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more liveable than many other new cars
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
- Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
Misses
- Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
- Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
- Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1497 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW - 315kW | 160kW - 238kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 343Nm - 543Nm | 300Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
