Good as everyone says? - Volvo EX30 Review (Best value for money EV)

In my opinion the Volvo EX30 is priced EXACTLY where it should be in the UK and is currently my most recommendable small electric car. What do you think to this new model?
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[@robertvickers911]

Great review, finally a reviewer that doesn’t go apoplectic over the central screen. Test drove the twin motor version a week ago. Absolutely loved it. I no longer require a massive car and the EX30 fits the bill. Add in the earth shattering performance, what could be better!

[@molepatrol7529]

Lucky you . I’m still waiting for local dealer to get in touch to test drive!

[@mikej4532]

The whole world apart from Autocar mark the car very highly, Another good review of a great car.

[@AR-1806]

Well almost all the functions are through the screen which is more distracting than having buttons

[@flashback9966]

This car will tempt many traditional Volvo owners to the EV world. BTW great review Tish as always. . .

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you kindly for watching, as always… ☺️☺️

[@poomsiraprapasiri8448]

My last Volvo was a 240 estate from 1986 (sold in 2006), and yes, this EX30 is likely my next Volvo. (Currently driving a Prius since 2014).

[@flashback9966]

@@poomsiraprapasiri8448Good for you. My father owned the 240 estate as well. He actually helped us move house with it. Very fond memories of my father and that car . . .

[@andreasl4507]

@@poomsiraprapasiri8448same here! But black or gray maybe 😊😊

[@rwd1973]

Not a genuine Volvo but a rebranded generic China car. They even stepped away from safety with this central screen. My V70 2016 is probably my last new Volvo

[@brucegraham2251]

Glad to be part of helping you get over 30k views.

[@Pipsicle330]

Hooray. A new EV that hasn’t suffered from rear wiper disease. New Prius, CHR and 3008 EV plus loads of others have them missing. The fact it’s pouring with rain in your review just shows why we need them!

[@AutoSocialUK]

For sure!! I’ve really missed it on the ORA that I’ve been driving

[@brucegraham2251]

​@@AutoSocialUKthis way tops Funky Cat

[@natetonbong]

Another amazing review tish 🎉 I think it's about time we started a campaign to get you your own TV show

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Tish , a great review on the Volvo EX30 looks a great little car, shame about the weather another wet day on the road, catch you on the next test drive Take care

[@diegocalvo9608]

I really liked the review. I loved looking at this interior, I have been searching for real-life photos and videos from this interior and there are very few out there, and definitely none as detailed as shown in this video. Too bad because this is definitely the best interior option IMO, especially because it's not as green as the Volvo site makes it look like. Keep it up!

[@patbarr1351]

Thanks for this! It was such a pleasant surprise to see this project go from a mysterious model number ("Will it be small, reasonable and maneuverable? Another expensive luxury car?") to reality. Every time I would go to the dealer service with my C30 here in California, someone would say "It's a shame they don't make them anymore." I'm still driving it 12 years later and looking forward to the EX30.

[@ianhowroydishmanu1969]

Ordered mine 🎉single motor extended range 🎉#loveit

[@AutoSocialUK]

Great, I hope you love it! What colour combo?

[@ianhowroydishmanu1969]

Hi 👋 ive ordered brilliant white with the Indigo interior 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉#my1stelectriccar🙌

[@brucegraham2251]

​@@ianhowroydishmanu1969 we ordered single motor extended range crystal white exterior indigo blue interior. We pick it up day after we hand back our e-niro.

[@brucegraham2251]

We ordered the same model in crystal white exterior indigo blue interior

[@willielarsson9651]

I just wish the rear legroom and boot was a teeny bit better . Lovely car though

[@mikef6474]

Hi Tish I like your no nonsense review of the cars you test , unlike some who think they are comedians . I loved the colour, takes me back to when I had a yellow mk 111 cortina .

[@Brian-om2hh]

Some who think they are comedians? Now who might you possibly mean? 😁😁

[@mikef6474]

@@Brian-om2hh there’s more than one

[@AutoSocialUK]

I think it’s just because I’m not funny 😂😂😂😂 but I’m glad it works none the less!

[@cbenson513]

Nice review! I'm glad you looked at the entry model. This may be a nice upgrade from my E-208.

[@ivanmifsud6972]

Excellent review!

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you kindly!

[@brucegraham2251]

Hi Tish good review considering the actual production cars are newly arrived. We test drove single motor extended range and liked so much we ordered one same day. We found central control screen easy to adapt to and with boot floor setting at low our Golden Retriever enjoyed test drive as well.

[@ASTMA193]

Fab video. Thanks, Trish.

[@edenviews]

Great review as usual with enthusiasm. I saw the same coloured one and knew it was EX-30. I'm sure it will wow everyone too

[@sebastianhammond4195]

Test drove this exact car at Cambridge Volvo recently, very nice!

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review, One of the best looking Car Interiors 😊

[@Brian-om2hh]

I like Volvo's minimalist Scandi-style interiors.... You'd only need to get in this to realise you are in a Volvo....

[@AutoSocialUK]

Glad you liked it!

[@brucegraham2251]

​@@AutoSocialUKethos of the car using so many recycled materials inside and out and being made with 100% green electricity I believe.

[@gavinsmith9016]

You are right about the roads in Cambridgeshire. Nice review.

[@WillWatkins92]

I'm so glad that you mentioned the rear window wiper 😂 it is a small thing but enough to sway me to a car that has this! It is a top consideration for me for a next car

[@AutoSocialUK]

I don’t think I would have noticed it so much if I hadn’t have been absolutely fed up with not being able to see out the back of the ORA all week!

[@brucegraham2251]

​@@AutoSocialUKI would have also mentioned frunk, 22kwh AC charging, awesome Google assistant and Google maps. Awesome car!

[@mrmr1734]

Great review

[@norbertleimeiszter2047]

Brilliant review, thank you. I love this little car.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brucegraham2251]

​@@AutoSocialUKit hits so many notes correctly. Lowest priced New Volvo, greenest Volvo ever, and twin motored version quickest Volvo ever. 🎉

[@alancobbin]

This looks awesome,thanks Tish 👍

[@AutoSocialUK]

My pleasure 😊

[@roadstoride-norway101]

test drive tomorrow 👌 looking frward😎

[@AutoSocialUK]

Let us know your thoughts!!

[@andreasl4507]

Great car✔️

[@karacha]

How was it?

[@roadstoride-norway101]

@@karacha accelation is superb 👌 exterior is cool😎 remids me of polestar 2 inside. but polestar build quality is better🍻

[@andreasl4507]

Amazing car. Another level for Volvo. This is way better than any Tesla. EX60 and EX90 gonna be another level✔️🇸🇪

[@mrakronyahoo]

Great video- very helpful. Question - how would you compare the ex30 to the smart #1? Which do you prefer and why?

[@AutoSocialUK]

Great questions. The smart #1 was one of my standout cars of last year. Personally I prefer the styling of the Volvo but the Smart is lots more fun. The smart also felt a little bigger in the back but I’ll need to re-fresh my memory and get it back on here.

[@The-Salty-Bager]

Love it especially the colour scheme, made me think about going and looking at one when I have time.

[@AutoSocialUK]

They’re so very cool colour combos. You should check them out, no harm in a little window shopping ☺️

[@Milhouse77BS]

7:54 I like the Pine interior shown here. Most reviews show the wool interior in the Ultra spec.

[@AutoSocialUK]

I like to try and get my hands on the more affordable cars where I can.

[@plambregtse772]

I like your videos a lot , and many people in Europe , can you please mention the metric meters and the liters per 100 km that would be great 😂

[@dalesails]

I love the yellow color. I will pick it when my reservation color decision comes up.

[@conogrady9254]

When it comes to style Tish wins 🏆 by a mile!❤👏

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@aaacreations6036]

Love my twin motor ultra. This thing is quicker than almost anything on the road. Even bikes. It literally slingshots off the line leaving other drivers/riders with their jaws dropped in disbelief. When it goes, it is as if it was never stopped in the first place. The best thing about it it looks so unassuming till you give it the beans.

[@eugenecraig8787]

Bright with great contrast. Love it.

[@purplewombat1923]

I love the bright yellow colour!

[@rj72289]

12:03 that switch on your facial expression.😂 otherwise, very good and informative review. ❤

[@faylonbiryani]

Excellent review, it looks a great new EV. Very hard to get hold of for the foreseeable future. It’s a shame there’s no heads up display, that might put some people off. I’m definitely considering the long range single motor version as my next car.

[@mrmawson2438]

Looks great

[@JJonasken]

I have this car for 2 weeks and i love it! The only thing the range could be better… but i can live with it

[@benjaminsmith2287]

My first Volvo was a 1972 164E. This car strikes me as totally having Volvo DNA, moreso than the previous gen and they had a good amount of Volvo DNA. The interior design is fantastic IMO. I do feel it's too small for me but as an entry-level Volvo, it's terrific.

[@brucegraham2251]

Totally agree with you 🎉

[@richardhargrave6082]

I like all of it, except the dash Great review Tish

[@mcyavel1]

Yes !!!! I have a new Volvo EX30 Moss Yellow, Extended Range. I love really this car!

[@brucegraham2251]

We have ordered single motor extended range. Test Drive sealed the deal 🎉

[@historydrops]

Nice car, thank you

[@paulrobson2323]

Brilliant Video. Not to sure about all info in middle of Dash. Prefer in front eye view.

[@AutoSocialUK]

If I had to choose, I would want a drivers display but you quickly get used to it, like with Tesla

[@chrismartin4919]

Beautiful colour

[@philiphidson1007]

Nice one Tish. Agree re 50 shades of grey. I'd personally like a green paint option too. Like that Interior option myself. Remain to be convinced re lack of buttons but maybe one day I'll be converted. Id want bigger battery so too pricey new but used in a year or 2 could be good 👍

[@genericreference6969]

Also known as the German rainbow - white, silver, light grey, dark grey, black

[@robertmacgregor2575]

Really good looking cars at reasonable prices!

[@Brian-om2hh]

It's priced keenly, and should take sales from quite a few of it's rivals, both EV and ICE.... I wouldn't choose yellow personally, but some will. I like the look of this car. Simply styled, but smart and eye-catching.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!

[@brucegraham2251]

​@@AutoSocialUKyou did well Trish.

[@hfavbdavbnjSDJCVKLDFNAVK]

Hi Tish, any idea about the efficiency of the EX30? I've heard that it isn't too good unfortunately.

[@xx9587]

Be interesting to see what the screen shows during normal driving so we can check the speedometer display for size and ease of view

[@Xavi-1968]

Hi Tish! Lately I think you should be an umbrella tester too! 🌧️☔️😂 Well, I’m joking of course but I can realize that the front and REAR 🙌wipers of the cars you test work very well. 😅 Seriously, as you do, I like this car very much. It’s very practical and sustainable as a second premium car for the family or, as you say, for couples without children. 👍

[@AutoSocialUK]

Great idea!! Off to Cannes tomorrow and it looks like I’ll need one there too! ☔️ Thank you for watching!

[@Xavi-1968]

@@AutoSocialUKyou’re welcome, Tish. I like your videos on your different channels and I practice my English too! I realize that rain weather follows you!😂 Come to Spain to do your drive test, please!🙏 😅🌧️🌧️🌧️

[@davidjones535]

I live in the States so I don't know if this is available here but I would own one at the long range plus model I even like the color of it at least it would be easier to find in a parking lot , great review and video 👍👌

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thanks for watching! I’m not sure, they tend to hold back with the small models in America. You’ve got a great point there!!

[@silentmajority3428]

I like the colour.

[@AR-zr1om]

Large battery single motor is an absolute steal. Love this car so much, I'd love it in volvos sage green colour (I know they don't sell it in that yet) lovely

[@AutoSocialUK]

I think it would be a light blue for me 👌🏼 weirdly I couldn’t seem to spec this green interior online which was a shame

[@xxbitcoinclanxx7540]

Best EV on the market! Volvo killed it with this one 👍

[@AutoSocialUK]

They did a very good job!

[@sharonec5419]

I sat in one last weekend. I thought it was lovely and felt spacious and not small but I think its a pity there is no instrument binnacle in front of the steering wheel. Lovely colour.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Very positive for you Sharon, it must be good!!

[@sharonec5419]

@@AutoSocialUK Wish I had more time to spend in it. It was an electric vehicle show and it was very busy but on the plus side I got to try out plenty of electric vehicles and have to say MG and Renault both impressed. The Toyota BZ4X on the other hand did not sitting in that felt like not much room in the drivers seat at all. A pity as the dash is different and nice in it.

[@davidjohn05]

I love the colour and really do love the car. From what I could hear it is very quiet and the range is good. I just think it is a bit small for a family car but I do like it's styling

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thanks for sharing

[@harriettanthony7352]

Readers; The USA will see this in 'late summer+" we hope. Note the center cup holder can be shoved in and it becomes a storage bin=clever!

[@steverobinson2389]

I have been on a test drive and can confirm it’s a great drive. Personally I would be interesting in the Ultra Extended range and might be temped to go twin motor. I currently drive a BMW 4 series M Sport Pro and felt the EX30 was just as good, and the Ultra would surpass its technology.

[@brucegraham2251]

Single motor extended range for us 🎉

[@lew7676]

Really liking the plethora of yellow cars coming available now. There is a whiff of Tesla about the EX30, which I like. I definitely would put this on short list when the time to change cars comes. 😊

[@AutoSocialUK]

Couldn't agree more!

[@gileshalliwell3591]

One frustrating aspect of the plus is lack of seat adjustment meaning if, as I found, you can’t get comfortable you’ll need to find £10k to access electric seat that are only available on the Ultra.

[@RajSharma-uv4nx]

Yellow is the best colour for the EX30!!

[@essex__rider]

Lovely car, was top of my list but the windscreen is blocked by the rear view mirror so you can't see anything out of the left side! Lease on a Tesla was £299, so went for that!

[@AutoSocialUK]

I didn’t notice that but then i think where I drive so many cars, I miss things like that. My brain just misses it 😂 That Tesla deal sounds like a no-brainier

[@brucegraham2251]

Excellent

[@IMAN7THRYLOS]

A very interesting EV. Not affordable for a family car but competitively priced against other EVs. The colour options though...too calm for my taste. I like vivid colours.

[@AutoSocialUK]

I’d like to have seen some nice pastel options alongside the blue

[@barriepountney3598]

Volvo seem to be changing moving away from the square box and safe as a tank ,like the look of this one and the trim is excellent and looks modern they could be well be on to a winner ☺️

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They moved away from the square box in 1999 with the P2 cars. This car is actually more rectilinear than the V40 or XC60 P3s.

[@genesiesky3756]

I am in the US. I think it will sell well in Europe, especially with your gas prices and narrow roads, but in the US it may only appeal to our large city drivers. I think Volvo needs a nice green external color to go with the nice pine color interior. No cupholders in the rear? Maybe for the US market they will put in rear cup holders. The yellow will probably sell well in the US. There is a terrible blind spot in the rear so, I hope they have blind side warning on the car.

[@ISuperTed]

Great looking car and the entry level version is a bargain compared to some other EV’s. I have a Peugeot e208, which is a great car, but the Volvo is slightly bigger all round and the base version is cheaper than my e208GT. I know which one I’d choose! (Not in Yellow though!).

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

It should be a winner and that interior ain't boring for sure.

[@Brian-om2hh]

There is allegedly already a waiting list....

[@AutoSocialUK]

There is some cool options to choose from. Choice is not usually something we get in the uk over other markets

[@richardshiggins704]

Everything is lovely including yourself Tish ! Very good review . Not a great EV fan , more Hybrid orientated though this really does peek my interest .

[@stephendavies9316]

Great review, love the look of the car and price, not my colour, though. 😅

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thanks very much for watching

[@raymondtravers6303]

Is that the pine interior? If so, it looks much darker on the website. Looks much better than the indigo interior either way

[@kickstand801]

Next time you get a chance to drive a 400+bhp vehicle, do it! You only live once😂 right off the bat: the shape. Definitely looks like a subcompact SUV, but with some hatchback touches. Nothing's wrong with the bright yellow but it kinda looks like a banana on wheels😂😂😂 almost a perfect exterior design but with 2 issues for me. I'm not a fan of the split taillights. You talk about staying true to its identity, and Volvo always has those long taillights that you'd see on the xc models. They should've kept that on the ex30. Plus the rear wiper needs to be tucked underneath the roof spoiler and that would make the rear much cleaner. So those are my 2 zonks but other than that, a very capable, functional, fuel-efficient and affordable SUV that proves you don't need any of those 3 EURO cars to have luxury and performance on your side. Great review Tish.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts ☺️ I’ll drive the fast one soon, maybe in a twin test?

[@jambojambo313]

My missus wants a Volvo. I think you might just have sold her on this model. (more over-time for me) 🙂

[@anthonydude]

Colour is 🔥

[@vitusyu9583]

A catch-eye modern city car!

[@MrXsquigsx]

can someone please explain the two keys you get with this car? nowhere show's me what they actually do

[@mikaelskoglund373]

Nice video. Nice to have such a positive attitude. But nothing for me, no real Volvo. But certainly a good city car.

[@yggdrasil9039]

I don't like having to look to the side all the time, and speeding cameras are about on practically every street these days, so not being able to look at the road and see the speed at the same time is a big minus for me. It needs a driver speedo screen or a HUD.

[@tristancollins3037]

Love the colour, makes a change from the 50 shades of grey cars seem to come in these days

[@AutoSocialUK]

I agree, Volvo do some cool special colours. Wish they’d done a few more pastel ones though… tad on the bright side

[@colinjamesharper]

Reminds me of BUMBLEBEE (Transformers). GREAT !!!

[@AutoSocialUK]

Hahha amazing 😅😅

[@mach1nefan]

Worth saying that this is Volvo’s cheapest car (petrol or electric) by a long shot! Not even with recent inflation - the V40 hatchback started at £5k above this in 2015 money!

[@brucegraham2251]

Only one point of disagreement. I am 6 foot 3 inches tall and weigh 20 stone. After setting up front seat to where I was sitting I went to the back. Ok my knees were on the outside of the seat in front, but scooting around town, or car pooling to work and back I felt would work fine and not feel cramped. Might just be me.

[@davidmallia628]

People will buy the twin version for the performance. Like getting a Ferrari, on the cheap. Both models will be purchased for their minimalistic, compact, stylish package, with the many, hassle free, features. Not least for the prestigious badge.

[@e-trippingwithadamgebbett8024]

A Volvo for the price of a Corsa. Well worth a look. You would never lose it in Yellow.😂

[@jasonpalmer3154]

Great review, what Volvo miss is that soon EVs will be taxed, and there is a further tax added for cars over £40k so Volvo really need to reprice the top end one.. People will vote with their wallets and pass the higher £40k model by, which is a shame..

[@davidcolin6519]

I had a sit in one last week, and thought that the rear room was pretty poor, especially in comparison with the MG4. I have to recognise that the trim levels in Spain (where I live) are probably different from UK specs, but here the only way to get a heat pump is by going for the top spec, which is over €50K. In comparison, the MG4 comes with a heat pump as standard on all bar the base spec. And I thought that the interior, especially in the back, reminded me somehow of an overstuffed Ford Escort Mk2 Firmer, sure, but the materials simply felt awfully plasticky. Which was all a terrible disappointment. I really, really wanted to like it. I went in prepared to convince myself that it was worth splashing a significantly larger amount of cash than I really wanted to, but really couldn't think of much that I liked about it. It was even in the same colour option, which I thought looked vile. OTOH, that colour is the only one that isn't a form of grey, dark grey or white. it was such a deeply unappealing experience that I didn't even bother with a terst drive.

[@nigelpeardon1178]

Very clearly a Volvo (owned by the Chinese)!

[@mfitzpat74]

Nice boots Tish

[@robsmith1a]

I'd be happy with something that only had 200hp and was cheaper to insure. I love acceleration but there's nowhere to use a powerful car safely where I live. I do imagine a lot of the ultra powerful EVs will be very cheap second hand buys once they are four or five years old because people on a budget won't be able to afford the insurance. Having said that I really like the EX30.

[@AutoSocialUK]

This car just like the Brabus smart does concern me as well that there is no mechanical upgrades to deal with the power 🤔

[@FcoDguez]

No clip for parking ticket?? 😢

[@omerilter]

hello, how tall are you in cm?

[@mrpetehampson]

9 months waiting time when I tried to buy and ex30 last month, so I bought the Honda ZRV

[@thebigcheese6606]

Great and better than a e Corsa. Odd, a rear wiper not a legal requirement.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Wipes the floor with the likes of the Corsa E and Nissan Leaf......

[@MiniEggs1999]

Whilst there is quite a bit i’m not a fan of and not my sort of car you would have one over a qashqai. Yellow reminds me of the old fiat colour the used to put on cinquecentos

[@gileshalliwell3591]

I had a Citroen Dyane in this colour… love it!

[@MrKymPossible]

You really look at home in the EX30

[@patpong5873]

Volvo interior Ambient light has 4 option colour theme Smart one has 64 colours and better interior HUD 👌

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes, I was blown away by the smarts gadgets BUT there is a lot of plastic in that cabin

[@FecayDuncan]

Dual motor made me dizzy … close to a blackout during acceleration. I ordered a single motor.

[@tobiasthors6921]

I choose the Renault Megane Electric every day of the week. More space in backseat, looks better, and have Android Automotive with a drivers display.

[@AutoSocialUK]

That is a good car to compare. I did love the Megane.

[@willielarsson9651]

Great review but id prefer a brighter colour 😅

[@AutoSocialUK]

Maybe the next one could glow in the dark?

[@willielarsson9651]

@@AutoSocialUK ooft that would be good..

[@davidblair651]

Volvo PCP 9.9% APR..... not going to get many onboard with that

[@piglet5287]

If no driver's display, at least fit a head-up display.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes I think that would help