2025 Volvo EX30 Review: Electric Luxury SUV For Under $40,000

[@hunterbrown4585]

That little zoom to the screen at 13:19 was the most cinematic shot ever in a Doug review

[@d.d8381]

He did that accidentally in after effects

[@ryanA133]

He actually hired a team for that one shot. Putting that investment cash to good use

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@d.d8381after effects on those cars are quite nice...

[@mr.nabilsadek]

😅👌🏻

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Yeah, THAT's how it's done, Disney!

[@bahgsy]

Doug is the type of guy that triggers everyone's google devices in the worst possible way. I was actually okay for air conditioning right now, thanks Doug.

[@marcr9923]

5 Google triggers for me during the video. Kindly scramble that part of the video

[@Cobra_Sig]

Yes!!! Pretty frustrating to be honest. But if Google homes voice recognition actually worked worth a damn I guess things like this wouldn't happen lol

[@mr.b9491]

Doug turned my central heat on and I'm in Florida lol

[@gnarfle]

I got three "I'm sorry I don't understand's" and one that turned my heater down...

[@shoobadoo123]

I can't believe people actually use that stuff

[@lordwalker71]

The centre glovebox is a good idea, makes it more accessible to the driver so they don’t have to lean over to get something out of the glovebox.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Their glovebox at least are good and accessible tho. Nothing to worry about.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

A lot of big vans have done it that way ever since the 1970s.

[@teddysdadcory]

I got to see it in person. It is super nifty! Wish the inside was felted so stuff doesn’t rattle, but that can be done aftermarket.

[@soupisgoodfood42]

It would be an even better idea if they had a physical handle for it!

[@kabob21]

When do you ever access the glove box mid-drive? I went over a year without ever opening the glove box on my car at all.

[@ericm4840]

Your review of the EX30 was more thorough and complete than any other review of this vehicle. It totally changes my opinion of this car.

[@brushedaluminum]

Having the measurements of the trunk space in various configurations printed on the tailgate is genius. Never knew I wanted that before seeing it here, but I love it.

[@2nd-place]

I'm going to take measurements of my Telluride and design and print a sticker that accomplishes the same thing. It's gonna be great. Thanks Volvo, I'm stealing this.

[@frankierodriguez8661]

LOL and certainly the backpack looks like a little robot.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@frankierodriguez8661the backpacks for me literally looked like it worked from IronMan 3 for some good reasons.😅

[@YoseobYoon]

I actually don't get why this feature gets praised so much.. every golf club, lamp, backpack, etc. has different dimensions, so those diagrams are useless. The exact dimensions of the space, one can look it up online for any other cars, too.

[@obeseperson]

@@YoseobYoonboy you aren’t the brightest around are you

[@jakubknotek4891]

I'm very used to operating screens, but I really like my buttons in my car. Screens are just impossible to operate without looking at them, while buttons can be operated without looking.

[@batmariostar1818]

You can use voice control to do all the things. The only thing that it's bad is that there is no speedometer, if it had a head up display it would be good.

[@SE-gs6gd]

If they added a heads up display would be better

[@spooksmagee]

Volvo is gonna sell a zillion of these little things. Definitely at the top of my list for a first EV.

[@joelbolton7252]

Agreed! I love it!

[@RundFyrkant]

Yes, same here. I'm pretty sure i'll get this as my daily and first EV

[@Vivid-eh8mt]

I have mine pre-ordered. Very excited

[@vwaudiporsche11]

I hope they sell like hotcakes. Volvo is underrated here in the US.

[@bytejourneycodes]

What's the range?

[@ritual64]

I’d rather have physical buttons for every day controls, such as the aircon. As for the voice control, I was sick of the “hey Google” after the 3rd time Doug said it. But I still love the amount of enthusiasm Doug brings to his reviews.

[@robgriffin4801]

You press the button on the steering wheel and you never have to say it

[@dreamleaf6784]

Tell me you are over 50 without telling me you are over 50

[@vladvulcan]

@@dreamleaf6784 I'm 27 and I prefer physical controls too. They can be used without having to take your eyes off the road, because you remember where everything is and what shape it is. Touch controls are dangerous.

[@someverycool4552]

@@vladvulcan It's even easier to voice control without taking your eyes off the road.

[@xergiok2322]

@@someverycool4552 Many people feel uncomfortable with voice controls. Especially with other people in the car, you feel like a dork. Voice commands for phones and computers is really old tech by now, but it has never really taken off.

[@joelkelsey7788]

So happy that Volvo made an affordable electric car that looks like a normal vehicle

[@purwantiallan5089]

And hopefully it doesnt lost its charm as an EV SUV machine.

[@frankcoffey]

Yep, if you see one and don't notice there are no tailpipes you might think it's a gas powered car. Gone are the days of the BMW i series that was made weird looking so they wouldn't sell too many.

[@stephenpatterson8056]

Doesn't even matter. Tesla still makes the most sense IMO if you're choosing to go with an EV. The supercharger network is just too big of an advantage. All the other charging stations aren't as plentiful and have trash levels of reliability. Say what you want about Elon (The man is a total Goober in my opinion), Tesla has implemented a charging network that has actually made their vehicles viable as easily able to replace a "standard" car in a way the other mfrs just haven't been able to copy.

[@frankcoffey]

@@stephenpatterson8056 Some folks don't travel long distance so the supercharger network is not something they would use if they have a charger hookup at home.

[@javiff1]

@@stephenpatterson8056in Europe you can recharge your Volvo in Tesla’s supercharger network

[@fstap]

Nice to see an EV at a normal person price point and actually gives you what you want instead of doing stupid stuff like so many EV companies do. This isn't just a good EV, its a good car i could actually see myself buying

[@Benji10109]

Idk about “normal person” price point. The average person is not spending 40k on one car.

[@chrisr267]

@@Benji10109 In 2023, the average American borrowed a loan for a new vehicle of $40k. That, to me, certainly sounds like a completely "normal person" price point. This is a completely reasonable (and even relatively cheap) price point for a normal person to spend on a new vehicle. Even the average loan for a used car was near $30k.

[@MrDuncl]

@@chrisr267 If there was a demand for such vehicles in the USA how come Jeep aren't selling the Avenger or VW the ID3 there.

[@markbartoszek8585]

@@MrDuncl Because both those cars you mentioned SUCK!

[@MrLSDownliner]

Because they suck @@MrDuncl

[@GenSparks]

That is actually a very nice ev for the price. Volvo really stepped up.

[@muddystick]

I just ordered a top spec twin motor one, expected delivery is August. It will actually be my first EV, I wasn't ready to make th jump because I didn't actually see the environmental benefit, but with everything Volvo is doing to minimise the carbon footprint of the car, I decided it was time. We'll see if I regret the decision.

[@expertgaming1002]

​Our family is a Volvo family and I'm trying to convince my mom into getting this. We have been in several car accidents including myself in my S80 (rear-ended). These cars are extremely safe and there is no other car like it. ​@@muddystick

[@raw7504]

@@muddystick hope it turns out well, I'd consider it if they had physical buttons it appears all the EVs are trying to put the controls on the display now

[@lukejohn1277]

​@@muddystickdo you regret your decision?

[@Z4G.]

They are priced the same around scandinavia, im very surprised they are around the same price range in NA. Very nice Volvo.

[@Arcadium1177]

I want this vehicle so bad, i love the speckle recycled interior and how considered everything is. Can't wait for these to have the NACS port in the US!

[@superregera799]

It's not easy travelling with a full-size office chair, but Doug demands a comfortable seat even when filming in dingy parking garages and I, for one, respect that.

[@davidfrench5407]

I feel like this is not a dingy parking garage, but rather, Doug's secret concrete underground bunker where he stores his cars (Carerra GT, Countach, Ford GT, etc)

[@805NAVE]

It’s his studio in MH

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

​​@@805NAVE what's MH?

[@Rome1017Lights]

​@@805NAVEYa what's MH??

[@Yksisuuntainen]

​@@jaybeemhardscrote7466 Mission Hills, probably. I've heard that's the neighborhood he lives in, so I'd assume his garage/warehouse/bunker may be there too.

[@walkerl.9402]

Doug’s the type of guy to repeat the hey Google command enough times to drive a viewers smart home crazy 😂

[@antwonsmith70]

Exactly why I came to the comments. Like bruh

[@TFSIChristmas]

Doug the type of guy to eat white mint candy on these EVs while breathing on gasoline coke.

[@amazingjason455]

Doug is the type of guy to say that the best cars are electric cars while exclusively owning and driving gas guzzlers.

[@bitcoinisascam1429]

Doug will only drive cars over $100k.

[@blad8933]

@@bitcoinisascam1429 Shameless cars and bids promo. Doug too good to review cars in the real world now. Needs hollywood studio. 🤮

[@ashtonbanks5254]

@@blad8933 The funny thing is, Doug thinks 40,000 is a reasonable price for a car. Average Americans could never afford a Volvo. Volvo is a luxury car.

[@pamdregs8569]

@@ashtonbanks5254 How tone-deaf can someone be when they say forty thousand is reasonable. Americans can't even afford groceries due to inflation.

[@nilesstan2]

@@pamdregs8569 Keep shilling tacky cars & bids Dougie.

[@cbyao3564]

Love this for many reasons, the biggest probably being that it could set the table for cars in general, not just EVs towards a lower average price point so we as consumers win.

[@PaNativ]

Doug is the kind of guy who gives an electric vehicle “a little gas”….

[@TomBarnes31]

Beat me to it! 😀

[@Aximus383]

😂

[@johanmagnussen6753]

What?

[@alexknoxville5870]

Oh yeah!! 😂😂

[@bwofficial1776]

Given how power is generated, driving an EV charged from the grid is literally rolling coal.

[@frankierodriguez8661]

Hi Doug, Great video man. This is really a winner for sure. For that price I'd say this is the prettiest Volvo in many years, fully loaded with the most advanced tech, everything in the car is no nonsense designed and put together and then again, the price range put all its rivals to sleep. Well done Volvo. Well done Doug !

[@BoopSnoot]

LOL, those giant wheels look so dumb! Who would have thought a factory Volvo would get donks.

[@theblackhand6485]

Doug the Great Videoman .... to the stars and beyond! 💫 🚀 🌎

[@marlenevenaas7803]

No HUD and no drivers' display ahead of the steering wheel. Gear selector on the screen. The same with wipers. Glovebox has to be opened from the screen. Cost cutting far to far.

[@SuperGenericUser]

Doug is the type of guy to call a door handle "exciting to use" 😂

[@TFSIChristmas]

Idk how using a door handle can be exciting lool😂

[@TzadikTheManic]

@@TFSIChristmasgracefully open it using only your peener? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

It's a cool door handle though 🤷‍♂️

[@thomascain8839]

My goodness I am so excited for this car. I work in a Volvo Retailer and just placed my order yesterday! Merry Christmas to me!

[@joshpipe7755]

Let us know how you find it! 😁

[@Wheatybic]

i love how down to earth you come off still after all these years

[@bdawg3927]

Glazing

[@bash8387]

Ty

[@johnmarkmines6964]

As someone who drives a 2004 Saturn Ion, it's just nice to be represented.

[@adamthompson4072]

Really starting to hate that "minimalism" in cars now means "everything goes into and is controlled in a center screen. Even the gauge cluster"

[@rctezluh42069]

hate away 😂

[@tobias_dahlberg]

It's not about minimalism in Volvo's case. This is purely about cost cutting. Which is fine. It's super hard to make a good EV at this price point.

[@Kurre.]

The voice commands in this car are great! I tried them at Volvo in Stockholm and you can control almost everything

[@kfh123]

It's a safety issue.

[@bryanhersman4037]

Its fine IMO because they kept the turn signals and wipers in a good spot. Having the Google takes care of everything else. I personally don't get headlights, mirrors, and climate, etc being changed often if ever. Just put stuff in auto and forget it. My Ram truck has both a giant 12" screen and a thousand buttons, but everything is just set and now almost useless.

[@mdlindc]

Another great video. I love the minimalist design and “reasonable” price. You should know that you set off thousands of Google assistants in people’s homes. Mine tried to turn my home hvac from heating to air conditioning. 😬

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Volvo has seen such a huge demand for these in Europe that in addition to the Chinese factory, these will also be built in their European factory in Ghent, Belgium. These are the ones that will make it to Europe and the US (to avoid tariffs on Chinese imported cars in the US).

[@rapu4]

@@tortugagonzalezgarcia4352 Does it really matter that it's backed by the Chinese?

[@rapu4]

@@tortugagonzalezgarcia4352 Do you ask those same questions when you buy anything from China? Do you even check what country your stuff is made in? Besides, it's still Volvo. Chinese-owned or not, still Volvo, a brand you can trust.

[@DanVibesTV]

@@tortugagonzalezgarcia4352 do you also ask those questions when buying a new phone, TV or computer? you can't virtually buy any tech related item without giving money to china.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

@@tortugagonzalezgarcia4352 I get the argument of where the money is going. But spare parts management and what not is not an issue. Volvo is a legacy auto-maker with a robust Supply Chain, just like any other brand. It's not some new startup in China. This is a global company with offices and manufacturing in Sweden, Belgium, China, United States, India and Malaysia. Soon we're getting a battery factory in Gothenburg, Sweden, and a new European factory is being built. Both about to be finished in circa 2027.

[@juanzingarello4005]

I was just thinking that. Like the EX90 being built in the US. Although I expected Mexico for this vehicle.

[@RRLV434]

I really like this car but I wish it had a gauge cluster in front of the driver and leather on the doors and dash.

[@R.J.theBad1]

Absolutely wild that Doug didn't mention the sound bar

[@microhaxo]

One thing I saw that was unexpected. There is no where on the inside door to grab except for the handle. Makes controlling how far the door opens in say a parking garage or during a windy day harder. Could cause more door dings etc.

[@Isfahaninejad]

Obviously physical controls for things like HVAC would be better but given this probably helped Volvo hit their aggressive price point I think they get a pass. Just wish this thing came in hatchback form too, looks like a really great car.

[@kiburebuc]

Unfortunately this is going to be the more hatchback-y version with the EX30 Cross Country being the SUV-y one. I'd love a similar electric v40/v60 with RWD like the ex30. It'd be a cool, cheap, little hot hatch/wagon. - Polestar 2 owner (volvo ev wagon please :( )

[@KevinJDildonik]

Yea. Like Tesla screen dependence would also make sense if they were sub-$20k cars. But they're not. In a $60+k car I'd better have a button. "But it's safer" oh go the heck back to your Tesla forum that was a sad argument 5 years ago.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

@@KevinJDildonik It's not safer, I don't get why anyone would use that as an argument. It is simply cheaper to integrate functions into a main display. And car manufacturers like Tesla and others sell this to the customers by saying "It's advanced technology" or something like that. I'm not mad about it in the EX30, they needed to hit a specific price point. But I do not accept it in expensive, luxury cars.

[@jakeemchism7257]

Calling this an SUV has the same energy as calling the BMW X6 a “coupe” or a Honda Ridgeline a “truck” or Buick a “competent company”

[@arekb5951]

yeah, I don't need any (highly questionable) offroad capabilities of a crossover, but I'd gladly take better aero, less weight and more range

[@corabbring8198]

I really like this new Volvo. It wasn't available when I ordered my electric XC40, but I think this will be my next car. Big enough for 2 people, nice to handle in the small streets of a European city and fast as a sportscar. And I was happy to see the blue baby Benz in the background, sweet memories.

[@breannaevans3805]

also have the xc40 recharge and considering this car now.

[@RundFyrkant]

Such a cool Volvo. Love the clean design without wierd cuts and creases and that it does'nt look like a shoe. Amazing looking wheels 🙂

[@jimpackard8059]

It’s not a Volvo, it is a Geely

[@RundFyrkant]

@@jimpackard8059 it's developed and built in Europe which is good enough. Volvo is in a much healthier state now compared to when Ford almost wrecked the company and sent it the same way as Saab. 🥴

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@RundFyrkanti still miss the iconic SAAB company. It also ever produced iconic WRC cars in 1989 to 1995...😢

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@jimpackard8059why its a Geely?

[@charlieruppert1423]

@@jimpackard8059 I've seen it in person. and had a sit in the driver's seat. it both looks and feels like a Volvo.

[@headwerkn]

The EX30 is pretty much the only new car I can get excited over at the moment, though sadly it’ll still likely be a bit out of reach financially when it lands here in Australia…. a used XC40 Recharge by then will likely be a more accessible and attractive option, especially as it retains some hard button controls and a more traditional dash. I do wonder just how much a single knob-button - press to switch between fan speed, temperature and volume - under the screen would have added to the end price though. Having a HUD as an option would have solved the speedo cluster issue easily. Still, the Model 3/Y are amongst the biggest selling cars (not just EVs) at present so clearly people don’t care enough about the ‘all on one screen’ UI to buy something else. I do wish EV makers could come up with AWD models that aren’t top spec models though, just put a 50hp motor on the front wheels and don’t charge 10-20% more for it. I don’t need supercar 0-100kmh times, I just want all four wheels turning when it’s slippery.

[@danielberma]

Great review, just weird to see a 2025 model when we havent left 2023 yet...

[@alpxkapsul]

I just can’t understand why people don’t mention or dig deeper about the soundbar in this car. It is innovative and I would love to know more about how it sounds.

[@cooper_8505]

Excellent take. Looks like a phenomenal car. Absolutely phenomenal. Game changer for the auto industry. Thank you Volvo.

[@Dun_Der]

good job. the wayy you talk makes any boring car fun to watch

[@KirkLazurus]

Cost cutting under the guise of minimalism.

[@nathannnathan85]

Volvo themselves said they wanted to keep costs down for an entry level car. They have high end cars with luxury interiors if you want that, but you pay

[@connorlachlan4038]

To be honest, if Volvo made a electric wagon like the V60, then I’d buy that as soon as they’d release

[@johnbussiere]

Having good voice controls is fantastic. You won’t have to take your eyes off the road at all to do most functions

[@sevendust62]

Except you'll have to take your eyes far from the road every time you check your speedometer. Unforgivable.

[@amperformance7998]

You also have to take your eyes off the road to double check that the car actually understood your command, and didn't try to reroute you to Islamabad (as a Tesla Model Y did to me on a test drive).

[@SE-gs6gd]

​@@sevendust62it needs a heads up display. They may have it as an optional add on when the car rolls out. That was the only thing i didnt like

[@here2enjoy-bt8jq]

I'm just 35 years old, buy I like steering wheel heater, rear hatch door, windows as physical buttons. If the voice assistant is a good one, I can let go of A/C buttons.

[@DesertRailProductions]

Doug is the type of guy to have fans that race to his comments and say a "doug is the type of guy" joke.

[@VenVile]

This is easily the most detailed and in-depth review of this car. Thanks Doug!

[@busydadscooking001]

Factoid, this is built on a geely platform, not just in a geely factory. I believe this makes this quietly the first Chinese car that will be sold in the US.

[@TheJetJONES]

Buick Envision: Am I a Joke for you?

[@busydadscooking001]

@@TheJetJONES yes. but a GM platform car. This one is built in China, on a geely EV platform. Compare price to C40 EV that is same size...

[@benholt5562]

Doug - great video. Love it. It’s pursuaded us to consider buying one. But you gave accel a 5/10 for an EV that does 0-100kms in 3.4 seconds……. Was that a mistake and should it be a 7 or 8 score….??

[@borispodgorski4085]

With that is fun factor high

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

This is an impressive Volvo indeed. Definitely looks like a game changer. Great review!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Volvo 2009 SC60 entered the chat.

[@nopota7290]

@@purwantiallan5089 brother SC60?

[@oregonziggy2391]

I will be buying one for sure. We have a Volvo V60 that has been a fantastic car. We also have a Chevy Bolt, also a great car. But the Bolt will be traded in on one of these for sure.

[@blackvr4tt]

This is going to be a great small crossover for Volvo. Fast and fun to drive with sharp styling and packaging. The dual motor performance version that rips a 0-60 in 3.4 secs is going to be an incredible value! Hope they can ramp production quickly because there will be a lot of demand for this vehicle.

[@mathieuroy6572]

Yeah giving it a 5 for acceleration is a bit harsh. Sure over 60mph it probably tapers a lot but for people that like to keep their license there's not much more acceleration to be done. In my province, counting the subsidy that this car gets (and that the Mach-E GT doesn't) the AWD EX-30 will be 36k cheaper than a Mach-E GT (41.3k counting taxes).

[@fredrce]

This may be quick on 0-60 but is so slow on 0-100. I wouldn't consider a vehicle slower than 8 flat on 0-100 (my current 2018 911 4s does in 7.5)

[@markbartoszek8585]

It's $10k more from Single Core, or $6k from Single Plus. That is not a great value for a second motor that only kicks in every now and then.

[@scoogsy]

Doug with the success of his KZbin channel and now his car auction site, is likely a millionaire. Yet he rolls up in daggy tshirt and shorts, and starts by sitting on an office chair in an underground car park. Love it.

[@catmobile20]

I love it. It’s like an XC40 but cooler looking and better for cities and populated areas. They did a good job on fitting lots of stuff in a small car

[@saultknutz1166]

As a M3SR Tesla owner, I like this lil Volvo!! Perfect daily driver, 0-60 in the low 5s is plenty fast for stop and go city driving, the range is comparable to my car, the "everything in the screen" you get used to, I like the window switch layout and ambient lighting, the keycard is cool (although I wish the phone key would be available from launch, awesome feature), "push brake to start" will make you wonder why there was ever a need to turn a key, and according to the comments it has an excellent sound system. This will probably sell really well here in the US at its rumored price point, and should pull some of the Elon haters off of the fence. Plus it's really nice looking!!

[@scott1127]

As a fellow M3SR owner, I agree with everything you said here. I was kinda hoping Doug would mention how this would compare to the standard Model 3, seeing as price point is very similar. Maybe in the future when the Volvo is widely available...

[@VinceChristmastree]

Damn it Doug! You saying “Hey Google” is activating my Google devices.

[@melroth1957]

😂 You should be able to say “Hey, Volvo” so there’s no conflict with other Google devices

[@techpappee]

I love it!! Honestly If things work out for us this *will* be my next vehicle. I'm sure in like 6 months of global release there will be aftermarket driver displays available. Just like there are for Model 3 and Y.

[@joeyandres]

Easily, the most value pack car in the market. If I am on the market for an electric SUV, I would definitely go for this.

[@keefgtp]

Some controls being integrated into screens is way less important than some people think it is. Mirrors for example. You set them once. You get in the car, adjust your mirrors, and you're done. Get your seat adjusted, done. Then you save that all to the memory button and you never have to mess with them again. Or climate control....just leave it on Auto. Headlights? Leave them on Auto. These are things that you do once and basically never do again so go ahead and bury them in the screen.

[@karacha]

The car is gorgeous, like all modern Volvos. Love the Scandi minimalism and the recycled materials. The trunk is awesome and practical. The price is right, IMO. The only downside is... where's the rear armrest? That's too bad. Other than that, I really like this.

[@porvoonosho]

The interior seems really cheap.

[@JustMe99999]

@@porvoonosho Agreed. Although it looks much nicer than Tesla.

[@DrDajom]

@@porvoonosho I were at a press event. It does not feel cheap. It feels exclusive.

[@tooltalk]

It's Geely.

[@JustMe99999]

@@tooltalk The models from 2025 on will be built in Ghent. It will be interesting to see if they can keep the cost down while manufacturing them in Europe.

[@dexagalapagos]

Having an actual turn signal stalk makes this an instant win over any of the newer teslas that have only buttons.

[@bobkaloki]

I hope it will be at the San Diego Auto show and available for test drives. Sparked my interest and if they will have them at the price point, its in my highly considered list.

[@JCWiley2300]

I WILL have this vehicle.

[@danielfeldman7913]

Great video! Does Polestar need to exist? I feel Volvo's branding/marketing is confusing in terms of who they are speaking to. Electrified Volvo models are going to be more than enough for most people, with similar or better range. So...Polestar has and still does have me scratching me head!

[@armandoanillo9511]

Totally get you. The reasoning is that Polestar is sport/luxury up market. Volvo will continue to be entry level luxury just below the 3 Germans.

[@davidfrench5407]

Polestar makes me think of a popular stripper.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Polestar will not make a cheap car like this. They're going to focus on dynamics, sporty drive, chassis, drivetrain tuning, design and these types of things. And their cars are 50k+ with the Polestar 2 being the cheapest. All the other cars will range from 60k to 150-200k for the most advanced, in-house-developed sports-car platform that is the Polestar 5 and 6.

[@rkhrd3211]

Does it matter? Polestar has their own styling and product line. Just because there's now EV-only Volvo's doesn't really matter imo. Sure they could merge into one another, but I think Polestar is their playground so to speak.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Polestar is the sports version of Volvos. And now they have their own design language. It's similar to Volvo but a bit different.

[@newlin83]

Thr mood setting and integration with google voice are fantastic

[@michael.sierra]

Thanks for the review! I really think either this or Equinox EV will be my next car so I can retire my 2015 Volt. I'm curious, how is the sound system in the EX30?

[@douglastong3208]

Thanks, Doug, but from one Doug to another, I still love my 2016 VW GTI S. It's the same size as the EX30, but has better legroom for my occasional passengers, fits my stuff with the back seats down, and, best of all, I can still row my own gears and enjoy the exhaust note. You're right that I'm probably not the target market for a Volvo EV. I will give Volvo credit for designing a very well thought-out car.

[@CheeseWithMold]

I kept waiting for a catch, but this seems like a really good deal.

[@jamesfynnhere6983]

Tiny back seats for barely any less money and a crap charging experience compared to a Model Y.

[@markbartoszek8585]

@@jamesfynnhere6983 How is 10-80% in less than 30 minutes crap?

[@jamesfynnhere6983]

@@markbartoszek8585 Because Non-NACS have terrible reliability, often down and the high KW charging station are ultra rare compared to Tesla super chargers... Like Doug said "if you can find one"..

[@Pienimusta]

American development country problems@@jamesfynnhere6983

[@artoodeetoo3064]

The catch is you'll own an electric vehicle.

[@WonderRick]

This a great review! I have watched over a dozen and this one has the most in-depth review of the touch screen controls. I have one reserved and I can’t wait to get it!

[@rjb9715]

Looks great! At 19:10 of the video the hood looks like it is tilted - bad fit and finish? Or maybe it's just not latched? Looks strange. Thanks Doug! Great review as always!

[@mini2nut67]

Yes, that I’ll fitting hood stood out like a sore thumb.

[@H.K_R]

It’s got two bonnet catches, they both need to be pushed on each corner. It’s fine in the rest of the video.

[@benicia21]

9:08 - talking to a machine is exhausting. much easier to touch a button than give voice instruction with screaming kids in the car too lol

[@rasputin7095]

When you got 4 people sharing a car and are always in a hurry, you need physical buttons to adjust stuff while you're driving, so you can keep your eyes on the road. Even when my car "remembers" my settings, I still adjust stuff all the time depending on what I'm wearing, etc.

[@claudiggah]

Gave my depo today. Can’t wait. This video was incredible.

[@davidp2888]

The little black towel Doug used to kneel on has been upgraded.

[@ifixthings86]

@9:21 My google assistant in my garage is going nutz now Doug

[@Kevin-hp5fk]

Nice car, but cost cutting lack of a gauge cluster and the various controls not having actual buttons means its not a car I'd even consider. Hopefully Volvo gets it right with their next EV and goes back to quality, not cost cutting.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

This is supposed to be a cheap car. They had to do these things to get there in today's market. I can't blame them. They did a fantastic job getting this out there at this price point without too crazy compromises. Their larger vehicles will be much better feeling for "quality". Remember, there is perceived quality and then there is specified quality. I am sure this EX30 has great specified quality as is standard with Volvo manufacturing (even in China). But it has less attractive quality or perceived quality (things such as feel, dynamics, weight, material choices, etc).

[@Cloud007.]

Like doug said, people like you are not the demographic for this car.

[@jeffs6090]

​@@Cloud007.Exactly! People complain about not having affordable vehicles, then turn around and complain about the new affordable vehicles.

[@teamSUMMERFORD]

scandi minimalism is always gorgeous. they make it look stylish instead of like poverty. Didn’t expect this from a luxury brand like Volvo, but I’m glad they did. It looks incredible, and I bet they’ll sell many. the only thing i don’t love is the glass roof. That might be nice in Sweden, but the Arizona sun will incinerate me

[@caleidoo]

Well, they trick you into believing it's stylish. It's only cost savings dressed up as trendy minimalism. Using a screen away from your view on the road is never going to be better than physical buttons or a small dash screen in front of you, or even better, a heads up display. It's cool and attractive for people who want to act modern just for the sake of it or as a millennial's first car - because like Doug said, they only know screens - but it will never be better or safer.

[@peppapigthekiller7539]

He gotta chair now. Arthritis setting in.

[@santileonsteinberg1441]

I love how you can see Doug’s A Class in the background, I believe the EX30 will become a future classic, along with the W168 A Class 😍

[@davidfrench5407]

LOL...at 9:30, when Doug talks to Google, my freakin' Google Nest heard it and got confused. "I'm sorry, that device is not set up"

[@IRBork]

Doug the type of guy to turn my air conditioning on without permission. He triggered mine both times!

[@tillscheller]

Either Tesla has secretly bought Volvo Group or the owners of Volvo managed to hire the "old" engineering team from Tesla. But no matter, we surely need more cars like this on the market, not only because of the price.

[@dejanandper]

LOVE THIS THING! Volvo's so on point with the EX30. It's not about getting it or not it's about getting it or waiting for the XC version. :O

[@AudaciousLex]

I was already convinced, but the "Hey Google" definitely makes up for no physical buttons. Wow. My new dream car

[@WinnieTheThew]

Would love to buy this.

[@simplygaming2]

35k until the dealership mark ups hit then your back up to 50k starting price 😂😂

[@Cajun1978]

19:12 - WOW Look at that hood line. Great build quality Volvo! LOL

[@DrDajom]

Only one of the hood latches were shut.

[@askmaxim]

While the model is currently produced in China, the EX30 will be produced at Volvo's existing factory in Ghent, Belgium from 2025 to increase its global production output in line with the company's plan to produce cars closer to its market.

[@volvo09]

I like the pricing, but i don't like that they went the tesla route and put absolutely everything on the screen, and got rid of the instrument cluster....

[@Pagan_Rites]

Yeah I’m buying this. I have a C40 and it’s been great but lease will end right when these hit the street. I can already see the software improvements and love everything I’ve seen about the EX30. Sold.

[@shermanpowell7009]

As a Tesla owner, I have to ask, was this designed by former Tesla designers or did Volvo utilize a lot of Tesla design cues when it comes to minimalism? Also want to add, I have always loved Volvo’s as well!

[@karstenpedersen7749]

There it is, the obsessive Tesla owner making everything about Teslas 😂 If anything Tesla is the copycat, minimalism isn't a new thing in Scandinavia and Sweden especially where this is designed.

[@shermanpowell7009]

@@karstenpedersen7749 would love to hear an example… and I’m hardly an “obsessive Tesla owner”, I’m an obsessive car guy and motorsports fan that owns a Tesla because I drive 30,000 miles a year and it saves me a ton of money. No other brand has the charging infrastructure to even compare to Tesla. Also, if you ever owned or even drove one, you’d know the reality of how many things in common this shares with a first gen model S or X. If you were informed, you’d also know how many Tesla engineers and execs have left Tesla to go work for other companies… including the ones that started Lucid which is built 30 min from where I live. 🙄

[@rival121]

Oh gosh! Your Tesla is garbage! Nobody wants to copy it!

[@BogeyTheBear]

There's no copyright or patent regulation in China...

[@David_Denali]

GJ Doug. My only problem is the lighting and sound echo isn't perfect in your garage. Hope u can fix it

[@kovu159]

2025 review in 2023… Doug reporting from the future.

[@drunkenhobo8020]

Car manufacturers in the USA are getting increasingly silly with model years.

[@deeno9804]

​@@drunkenhobo8020yeah. In all other regions this is the 2024 model year.

[@mikethebeast1012]

Minimalism: sales speak for cost cutting. I'm actually kind of disappointed to hear Doug make excuses for such blatant cost cutting.

[@ChristianBehnke]

I don't hate it! The recycled interior is fun and funky; very 1990's! lol

[@bedlambikes]

That pattern on the dashboard looks like a highschool cafeteria table from anytown USA circa 1993

[@ChristianBehnke]

@@bedlambikes lol - true.

[@drewcantu]

When you review EVs please include the maximum charging rate and whether it supports Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Lack of support for Apple Carplay is a deal breaker for me.

[@H.K_R]

No one: Literally no one: Volvo: *M I N I M Å L I S M*

[@m40dot]

Volvo: Based in Sweden where minimalism is king there and much of EURO, while also seeing Tesla own the EV market in US with it's minimalism over last decade.

[@phillip1869]

I like the addition of the desk chair

[@TheGeorunner]

Doug said "hey Google" enough times to now be recognized as a member of my household.

[@michaelhoard9548]

I think the coolest thing is the glove box. I've needed stuff out of my glove box and it's a reach to the right side but then again I drive a big car but it's also cool like the driver and the passenger can put stuff right there

[@Darx97]

After so many years he finally managed to buy a chair, I'm proud of him

[@cloggyable]

Thanks for the great review, it answered some of my questions i had on this car. Looking forward trying it out here in February.

[@scottnoble5022]

Volvo design, Chinese manufacturing, google technology, as much as it is a very competitive car, it still seems like a scary mix.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Will be manufactured in Ghent, Belgium in addition to their Chinese factory. Chinese manufacturing being bad is an old tale that does not ring true today. Quality is not dependent on manufacturing country but by whom specifies it, in this case Volvo Cars.

[@charname-player]

Tesla built in China has better quality 😂

[@tobias_dahlberg]

@@charname-player Exactly. Funny how Tesla manufacturing outside of the home country beats the home country. Both Germany and Shanghai manufacturing is considered better than US for Tesla.

[@Raquibo]

I'm getting definite Ikea vibes from this. Also, c'mon Doug, rookie reviewer mistake to trigger everyone's Assistant devices, there are work arounds! ;)

[@davemai1243]

My google home was very confused during this video

[@travisneill704]

Of this stays in the mid 40s reasonably equipped, I’m buying one, it looks awesome!