Thanks for the video, you helped me in taking the EX30 out of my shortlist of cars I was considering as my next car. I loose the pleasure and the relaxation of driving with the central screen only, and hate there are no buttons for basics or essentials, even worse if the buttons you have are terrible. If it wasn’t for the screen thing, it would’ve been on my top 2 list. It’s just stupid to make me look into the middle of the car when driving to check the speed and battery. And I’m 40y, healthy and with good vision. My father, 60s , says he would never buy such car because it’s not comfortable and puts a strain on his vision and reflexes. It’s just not comfortable! The size, looks and capabilities of the car are on the other side, very very adequate, so it’s a real shame to have a detail that is so damaging to the relation with car.
@AndyB0112 күн бұрын
Spot on review, test drove one and simply could not get past the absence of any other instrumentation - that was my #1 reason to walk away from an otherwise very good deal. Volvo have definitely missed a few tricks with this car.
@andreasschneider48596 ай бұрын
Interesting to see how different things are that annoy people 😝 I'm driving an EX30 Twin for 4.000 km myself now, and can share my bads with you. #5: Seats are OK, but interieur plastic looks and feels cheap. If this is the future, I'll stay in the past. #4: VOLVO, .bring on Apple Car Play as advertised. Google Maps is fine, but I miss my own Media (e.g. Audiobooks) #3: Speaking of sound: the soundbar is mehhhh..... I totally understand the idea that getiing rid of doorpanels reduces cost, but it also reduces quality of sound. The EX30 Sound system is mediocre. #2: Why did VOLVO not put a tiny LED under the charging sockets lid? If you load at night somewhere outside, it's pitch dark in here #1: made VOLVO think that there is no need for a HUD or a little display in direct view of the driver? This is totally bonkers and it is dangerous Some issues that did not make it in the top 5: Once, my center display went all black while driving abroad. The car was up and running. I had to call the VOLVO hotline to ask how a reset is done (left and right buttons on the steering wheel down for 15 seconds) because the manual was not accessible. Remember? SCREEN BLACK. Keyless entry (with this really cheap plastic box) is not working properly. Sometimes the car does not recognize the device, then you have to fundle around with the grips until it unlocks. Annoying.VOLVO was advertising keyless entry by phone. Where is it? Or when? And by the way, VOLVO: there is a lot of work to do in your EX30 App. Good start, but only a start. Average consumption shows wrong values, desired temperature can not be set, no charging limit under 50% and so on. Small ditches but go on. Do I have anything good to say about the VOLVO EX30? Yeah sure. It's a fucking rocket and I love it. Driving that car is pure fun. But that makes it even harder to understand why they screwed up a couple of things. : .
@MegaStanStar6 ай бұрын
On the conclusion points comparing with the competitors, there is one additional aspect rarely discussed, but that has even more significant importance from personal experience: The outstanding quality, service and people of my Volvo dealer that no other brand can match.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah. That right there are a huge point.. And something I can totally agree and relate to. Will probably talk about that in my next video, with a car that's not a Volvo.
@PaoloItaliano-k9v5 ай бұрын
In Warsaw/Poland the quality of Volvo service is very bad. They don’t understand what the word „quality” stands for. I wanna write an email to Sales Director of Volvo to inform him how bad situation with service is
@petemo762Ай бұрын
🤩 I don't often post comments, but I'm making exception for this one. What a brilliant review. Brutal, honest, and from the heart. The "my personal preference" injections are priceless. I wish more reviews any products were this good!
@volvo_kristianАй бұрын
Thanks so much for your feedback 👌
@w0rna6 ай бұрын
i totally agree the one screen layout does not offer driver any real benefit. I don't mind it but i don't anyone can really argue that it would not be better with more screens. Wheel buttons are really bad. EX30 is still the best car for me even with its faults. Smart#1 is too expensive and nothing else really offers the same stuff for the price. mg4 xpower comes close but it has other issues that dropped it out for me. great video! all good points!
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍 Yeah still a appealing package. Interesting regarding price. Here the #1 are fully loaded "just" 20.000 NOK more than the EX30. So really closely priced.
@dominiquedrouin78166 ай бұрын
All good comments, but to me you missed the most obvious one: highway driving range. All reports, in not-so-cold weather, can barely reach 250km.... in Canada, that is not far enough, especially not in real winter where the result will be abysmal. All competitors that I can find in that price range all exceed 350 km. I actually have a deposit on one but will likely cancel just because of that.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
For me the highway range wasn't to bad in these conditions. It's maybe just one other car that really excels in highway driving. Obviously I wish it was better, but for me that's not the focus during EX30 development. Thanks for your input 👍
@マキシム-r5g6 күн бұрын
Have you canceled your order?
@milesyounghamilton6 ай бұрын
“Holy moley god damn piece of s**t”… made me crack up 😂
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Haha 😂
@richard--sАй бұрын
You cannot not adjust the brightness of the center display on any head up display like you want at 11:30. And why would you?
@volvo_kristianАй бұрын
@@richard--s Don't understand your question.
@TheSteinbitt3 ай бұрын
I like how they rebranded “cost saving” to “sustainability”, it’s a really clever move.
@richard--sАй бұрын
Oh yes and he cannot adjust the brightness of the center display on the (non existing) head up display 11:30 (like on any other car?? ;-)
@fredericopinto72006 ай бұрын
I do believe that you have added a lot of value around the comprehensive EX30 all around review. I do understand these is your personal perspective, and so it is subjective. Different people have different needs. But what i do love about your content is the practicality you are bringing to the review game. So many reviews I watched (cause I bought an EX30, and only getting in April) and most talk about the exact same things and usually they are all praise, and positive pointers. Cool, refreshing honesty
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Glad you've enjoyed my content ☺️ Overall it's a really great car. Some niggles, but some of the good overweigh some of the bad. In my opinion. Hope you will enjoy yours 👍
@niveknamwen42106 ай бұрын
This was hilarious - this guy sounds like me when I'm on a rant! Nice to know I'm not alone!
@AlanTov6 ай бұрын
I don’t really think Volvo did the single display for ‘sustainability’. They did it because Tesla do it and Tesla make money. The reality is the Tesla approach is dated and people don’t actually like it they suffer it. Volvo and others need to LISTEN.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah, you raise a good point.
@maxwellbaker85856 ай бұрын
I had a deposit on the EX30 and got a refund on it about 3 weeks ago, and you hit on all my main concerns; the tablet, no HUD, shitty buttons. I own a 2009 V50 and I guess I’ll continue to until they get this right.
@pl25144 ай бұрын
Such a shame Volvo don't get some obvious things right from the start. I really like the EX30 and would buy one but dont want to go through the beta testing for them on such basic functions that should be there already.
@EdwardBartel6 ай бұрын
I LOVE the honesty and candor in this review. Hopefully @volvo watches it and takes notes.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Thanks man 🙌 Yeah, heard several times that they do
@Mike-gi6ih6 ай бұрын
Hi Kristian. I've enjoyed watching your ex30 videos and best of all, you clearly highlight issues that can be improved and fixed. In May I should be able to get the twin ultra up and running.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed them. Congrats with your upcoming EX30
@robertvickers9116 ай бұрын
Have agree with your comment on the screen. 4 ways to access the voice control when in the map screen is ridiculous. Also the driver alert is too sensitive and mutes the radio when it brings up the warning sign which is almost every few seconds and no I am not practising a scene from the Exorcist. The design of the display and the interaction with it is very poor.
@ormgordon6 ай бұрын
How tall are you, Kristian? I want a sense of scale of the vehicle.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Forgot to include that in my interior review. I'm 170cm tall 👍
@mikaelskoglund3736 ай бұрын
My Volvo V60 from 2016 has kickcensor, so this is bad you dont have it on this new car. One big step back.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I find it weird when it has both electric opening and closing. My previous S60 only had electric opening. So had to touch it to close it, but still kick sensor to open 😂
@olavssilis43663 ай бұрын
I have driver safety device on my BMW x3 .It’s called my wife .Thanks for the review.
@quintusboonzaaier61994 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Love your honesty 😆😂. Im still getting one later this month.
@guybouchard81256 ай бұрын
Since there in no visible antenna (sharkfin) where has Volvo put the antenna? I noticed that EX90 is the same and Polestar 3
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Good question 😂
@jeanbeyers6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your videos.They learned me a lot on the 'EX30 extended range plus' I can collect next week. Your criticism is well substantiated, I understand them and take them to heart, but they do not make me doubt my choice for this car. Was certainly not your intention to target buyers and potential buyers. Plus and minus are part of a good review.Thank you!
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your balanced comment. Your spot on. Always some plus and minus, and required for a balanced review
@SebastianoPoggi6 ай бұрын
Agreed on the steering wheel buttons, they're the worst part of the car by far. I really wish they didn't have that single slab of plastic over them, but they were separated. That is the real issue. They're not really touch buttons, though. They are mechanical buttons - just lightly touching them without pressing doesn't activate them. Just really crappy ones.
@SebastianoPoggi6 ай бұрын
The second most annoying part are the driver alerts that need to be deactivated again all the freaking time. The speed limits are wrong 80% of the time for me, and it's not fun being beeped at constantly because the car thinks I am speeding. Or because I am at an intersection and looking around. Or the driver assist "distance from the previous vehicle" that constantly resets to the default. Lastly, it's very unclear when you're switching between cruise control and pilot assist; this is where a HUD would make a huge difference. The good news is that most of those things are software issues and can be fixed very easily if Volvo wants to. I have reported all of them to the dealer. I hope they do something about them! It's more distracting and dangerous than adding safety
@rizale734 ай бұрын
Ciao esiste un modo per disattivare sempre il controllo della distrazione alla guida?
@xorg45495 ай бұрын
I'm eagerly anticipating the delivery of the EX 30 in the next three months and truly hope they address the issue with the capacitive buttons, which leave much to be desired. Currently, I've been driving the XC40 HP for just over three years. Its only drawbacks, in my opinion, are the fuel efficiency and the stiff suspension. Aside from that, it's an exceptional vehicle-easily one of the best I've ever driven. The sensors are well-calibrated, avoiding unnecessary alerts, and the navigation integrated into the display cluster is flawless. Moreover, my move to Sweden was marked by purchasing a Volvo, a decision that's been part of my delightful automotive journey. Thank you for the true review!!
@musebrad5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your blunt and honest criticisms. Too often reviewers sugarcoat things. I like the styling and price but these issues are probably deal breakers for me.
@outrospection4all5 ай бұрын
Great review- I'm hesitating between xc40 and ex30... i have seen enough reviews and thought it through enough to realise ex30 isn't a family or practical car... pretty compact hatchback for student life is cool and good enough
@jesperstrkr33566 ай бұрын
How about the video feed from the rear camera having high latency/being laggy. Scary, as I've already hit the wall behind me once from navigating from the video.
@MrBamboolegend6 ай бұрын
Great video as always. If you didn’t have space constraints (90% of times you’re driving alone or with one other person), would you choose the EX-30 Twin Motor over the Polestar 2 Standard Range RWD?
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🙌 Well.. depends on price, and how far my daily trips was.. you get a lot more car if you step up in the Polestar 2 or Volvo's XC40/C40. Better car functionality. But price and daily usage would be the most important thing for me if I should decide between these. If you often have longer trips then I would go Polestar every day.
@stefanaxelsson6397Ай бұрын
There are at least two things that are dealbrakers to me. Number one is a screen in front of the driver. Absolutly essential. Numer two is BUTTONS! Nothing irritates me more than the lack of buttons in modern cars.
@kfh1235 ай бұрын
Very well said. Volvo's USP, Safety, is at risk with this screen.
@spsmith456 ай бұрын
Thank you. Some viewers might appreciate a more concise, less repetitive delivery of information.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Then there's a bunch of other content creators out there 👍 This was a lengthy rant, so take it or leave it
@evdvleugel89245 ай бұрын
Although the EX30 has an impressive towing weight, it is not possible to tow a caravan because there are no suitable caravan mirrors available for the EX30. Kristian, do you know when there will be caravan mirrors available that are suitable for the EX30?
@borealis756 ай бұрын
Nailed it. Except the winter handling wasn't that great when I quickly tested the AWD in icy conditions. So one more bad thing on top of all the others. And the ugly truth is exactly spot on.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
What? You didn't enjoy the winter handling capabilities.? Quite surprised to hear that. We're you running studded tires or regular friction? What was the part you didn't like?
@borealis756 ай бұрын
@@volvo_kristianThe backside went loose even when I tried to accelerate as slowly as I could from the traffic lights. That was not nice during city driving. I was expecting a stable lift-off from an AWD, no matter the tires. I don't actually remember what tires the car had, they must have been friction, even though studs are kind of a standard at this location (Eastern Finland).
@elmojito6 ай бұрын
Great comments on this car. I just went to check this and other Volvo cars this week and was very disappointed with the EX30. Agree with all your points, specially placing everything in one screen which for me is not in keeping with Volvo's heritage of caring for your safety. But I would add that I am 180cm and when I put the driver's seat for my position the back seat is only suitable for a very small child. Yes it is supposed to be a small car but I don't think their completion, specially internal, is that small inside.
@JJonasken6 ай бұрын
No headup display is really bad
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Agreed 👍
@dawnebergsteinson48136 ай бұрын
Thank you for pointing these concerns out. I never considered before how small some of the info print is. I am a senior citizen and I don’t wear my reading glasses when I drive. I may not be able to read the screen if some of the pertinent info is small. I’ve ordered a car on spec so will be sure to check that out. Again, my thanks.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah, these are just my concerns. Hopefully it will work out for you 👍
@nodidog6 ай бұрын
19:52 That isn't what happened - you were distracted by a passion red xc60 (you said it out loud at the time), and the car told you to focus on driving. I don't doubt it's annoying, but for a system designed to spot when the driver is distracted - it actually nailed it. Also, thanks for your uploads - they are very informative.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Haha 🤣 Check the video again. I was actually looking to the left, when the XC60 was at my right. And this has happened several times in roundabouts, and also some intersections. So we can't blame the Passion Red XC60..
@nodidog6 ай бұрын
@@volvo_kristian Do Volvo roll out over-the-air updates? It should be fairly trivial for the engineers to make the system a little less sensitive - or ideally, to make it more aware of context like roundabouts and junctions. I hope they improve it.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
@nodidog Yeah. The EX30 have already gotten one OTA, and another one are coming soon.. Yeah hope they can tweak it, because in my opinion it's struggling in both roundabouts and T -intersections. Both situations where the car wheels could be rolling while the driver does his/hers orientation before heading out. Gotten this pay attention message several times at those situations. Or inner city driving when approaching pedestrian crossings.
@fredsnyman30966 ай бұрын
Hi Kristian. Although it looks cheap, is the interior at least solid? In other words, no rattles or squeaks? Thanks for a great video.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah, it definitely feels solid. Maybe just the air vents that has a cheap feeling when touching it. Beside that it feels solid 👍
@wtfgogu6 ай бұрын
Also the Smart and Zeeker versions have matrix lights available which is a big upgrade compared to standard leds.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Actually can't understand why Volvo doesn't offer a light upgrade
@wtfgogu6 ай бұрын
@@volvo_kristian or a hud upgrade :)
@florisjanvermeer15256 ай бұрын
My top 5 ulgy & bad: Consumption, Software bugs, Anoying driver alerts, The back seat and The loading outlet. Today we have an internet blackout with de EX30 in Holland, no google maps, no spotify etcetera. A lot of people are complaining, probably a server problem at Volvo. I do like the interieur, nice screen, good sound, very clean and spacious. The cap of the loading port is to big and i don't like the cap and ropes.
@4lpina5 ай бұрын
can you then at least use your phone's google maps via android auto or car play if there's a blackout?
@blcjck81216 ай бұрын
I wanted to like this car, I really did. But looks can't do it alone, which is pretty much all it has IMHO. I would legit go with the MG4 over this, as it is a much better driving experience, and more bang for your buck as well. Even if the Volvo's Android Automotive is miles beyond the MG.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah, see your point there. Haven't tested the MG, but looks kinda cool 😎
@4leafclover2436 ай бұрын
I test drove Ex30 other day. I’m fine with the thickness of the steering wheel. I agree I hate the multi functional control is a huge step back so I hope the software update will fix the responsive. The lack of HUD or driver display is such a huge huge missed opportunity.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah. Hope Volvo will offer a HUD eventually, but sadly doubt it
@DEEPNNN6 ай бұрын
I had a blast watching your video review. 😀
@nathanlinares55036 ай бұрын
I definitely hear what you say about EX30 vs. the competition you named. Here in the US, we don't have the Smart or the Zeekr, so I think the EX30 will do really well here. Still plan on going through with my reservation
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Then it's maybe easier.. but despite it's competitors maybe the EX30 are the best either way.. 🤔 I have just driven the #1 and feeling confused
@ChrisDied6 ай бұрын
i wonder how we ever opened boots before electric boot openers... especially when carrying two or more things, i mean seriously? how?
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Hahaha 😂 Awesome comment.. Not sure how to answer.. Maybe we're getting spoiled and therefore more and more helpless/useless as humans/drivers 🤣 but then again. How did we manage to drive on highways before with Adaptive Cruise Control? Or back into parking spaces without 360 camera? Or lower the windows without a handle? My first car we're pretty Basic. I even had three pedals. Kick sensor are just one of those things I take for granted in 2024. Until it's not there
@ritafernandes72186 ай бұрын
But for almost the same price as the high end EX30 I can get a base EQA 250 from Mercedes which will open the boot with 1) key fob 2) foot gesture or 3) pressing the button. And it has a luxury interior , arm rest and cup holders for my kids. The ex30 only has looks, nothing else working in its favour.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
@@ritafernandes7218Haven't driven the EQA, but check yesterday's video with the 5 good things with the EX30.. Much good, but see your point.
@BrazierPaul6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! I had the same opinion two cars ago but it's amazing how often I 'need' to use it. It's one of several things I will miss when I swap my PS2 for an EX30 but I can't justify the larger car or the extra cost these days!
@azw4099 күн бұрын
You can buy a 1 year old C40 for the same price as a EX30, there's no comparison the C40 is refined quality and this isn't.
@volvo_kristian6 күн бұрын
Agreed 😎
@JamesBlackburn-ed1nd5 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the review, thank you. What is the building in the background?
@volvo_kristian5 ай бұрын
Great. It's a water powerplant. Can't remember the English word for it 🤣
@JamesBlackburn-ed1nd5 ай бұрын
@@volvo_kristian thank you, hydroelectric power plant, but regardless a great backdrop. Just started watching your C40 v EX30 video
@markbartoszek85856 ай бұрын
I live in the US, so the Smart #1 and Zeekr X are not offered. However, I heard they do not drive as well as the EX30, and there are some channels out there that preferred the EX30 over the Smart #1 simply because the driving experience was better.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for the input.. Will actually drive a #1 one tomorrow. If I'm also feeling the same then the EX30 definitely has a winning argument. Because I really enjoyed the driving experience
@frankeriksen12736 ай бұрын
The Smart is very fun to drive👍🏻🍻
@benjaminsmith22876 ай бұрын
This idea that because they are the same platform they are similar is fallacious. I remember the Volvo s40 from 2006. It had a shared platform with the Mazda 3. The Mazda felt and drove completely different from the Volvo. And beyond the engine. The Mazda felt lighter and had a much different ride quality. I've read the Zeekr is more softly sprung and less eager to turn in and the Smart also has a different driving characteristic. There are a lot of cars with shared platforms that don't feel or drive the same way.
@vincentmeier6 ай бұрын
The one screen is the Tesla trap. This is also not directed to the driver so you have to look more closely to the screen. For the Ugly it’s up to Volvo and I am quite sure they will modify is they are lacking, I don’t think they can fool people in buying less product for a higher price…
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah, not a fan of this Tesla style interior
@Christian-cy2pn5 ай бұрын
No heads up display, road noise, and inefficiency is the real deal breaker for me. Currently have xc40 recharge and the efficiency has been bad since day one. Currently looking at Byd seal and tempting to wait for kia ev3. Great video!
@pascaldacosta84126 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your long analyses and the quality of your videos. It's great to see you regularly! 🤩 One point I would like to hear from you: do you think consumption is too high? I guess no since you did not mention it in your 5 bad points. But efficiency seems low. Especially on highway… I have the feeling that winter gives us a slightly distorted image of the vehicle. This brand new EV came out at the wrong time for testing: in the middle of a Nordic winter! 🥶
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words 👍 and yeah. Didn't mention it because I didn't think it was to bad. Especially when considering we're on the end of winter. But this won't compete with Tesla in terms of efficiency. Not even close. Sadly
@milesyounghamilton6 ай бұрын
The fact you don’t have a button for AWD is nuts
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Indeed 👍
@thetad12423 ай бұрын
We suspect a spiral phonecord like charging cable would work and fit in the FRUNK
@redReiRei2 ай бұрын
Sustainable my ass, they just cheaped out on all the stuff I would expect in a Volvo. The 2012 Samsung tablet and no driver display is egregious, and I really hate the lack of physical buttons for volume control. The EU should force physical buttons in all cars, we don't need giant Iphones that will end up being thrown away after 5 years ( I see what the EV companies are doing and it's hardly sustainable at all)
@danielemilazzo4323 ай бұрын
It may be possible that many of the issues could be fixed in software updates, yes the speedo should be in front of you, but maybe they could increase the font size to make it more legible at speed. Also, when going over the soeed limit of a certain road, give you an acoustic feedback to tell you to slow down. Maybe even improve the voice recognition to lower lights and other functions. For more practical things, yes the frunk should be bigger and the sensor to open the rear should have been standard.
@wtfgogu6 ай бұрын
Don't forget that on the stock Indigo they cheapened out on the pockets on the back of the front seats. Also, the Smart #3 looks a lot better than the #1.
@KonstantinosKalapanidas4 ай бұрын
Hi everyone!! Iam about to confirm the order for my next car EX30 and i would like to ask.What’s the really different between the simple soundbar and Harman Kardon music system? Thanks a lot!
@pf8884 ай бұрын
Lol brutally honest feedback, totally agree about lack of speedometer or HUD, surprised that the EU regulator approved the sale of the EX30
@Banyan3146 ай бұрын
buttons, please just give us buttons !
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah 🙌
@jamesvandamme77865 ай бұрын
Buy a Kona.
@Vlatard3 ай бұрын
Love korean and japanese cars. Love their build quality, nobody make cars like them (nor germans) even love some of their aesthetics...but the Kona, ufffff, is terribly "unpleasant", just...meh. Yep, it's not an objective judgment, but...ufffff, it will be your car for many years, and a good looking car is important for me. Maybe if I had to choose one of Hyundais group, I'll prefer the Niro. Maybe.
@kaotik856 ай бұрын
Hi Kristian, maybe I missed the info, I would like to ask you about the consumption about single motor version, can you make a little recap about the urban/extra urban/highway consumptions?
@SigC00P3R6 ай бұрын
great video as always! thank you. But im surprised you didnt mention the range or the charging curve as a bad aspect. it is not the worst in class but compared to other competitors in this range even older models it is really bad. I still love the car though and hope Volvo will improve in the future
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 👍 The range aren't to bad. Some days I was down on 16,5kWh in consumption. But we're on the end of winter, so will give it a pass for now. , Yeah the charging curve are quite bad. Especially if you connect under 10% 😂 0-10% are terrible. But I was expecting a better charging curve, so kinda disappointed there
@Mr_Seppo6 ай бұрын
@@volvo_kristian Manufactures when they disclose the range should disclose the winter range and not on perfect conditions.
@Mr_Seppo6 ай бұрын
In my world, ofc i have a old car but the only thing wish should be in a screen is navigation and music, the rest should be with buttons, becouse you dont have to look away when you use buttons, you know where they are, with a screen not so much. They said its allegal to use a phone on a car but a screen is ok. ????
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah.. Can partly agree there. We need physical buttons back. The screen mania have went to far
@Phe755 ай бұрын
Jag hatar Driver Alert. Blir helt galen. Fruktansvärt irriterande. Precis som du säger så blir man utskälld om man tittar ut åt sidan. Bra video!
@actuallypaulstanley6 ай бұрын
Agree. I think all EV front storage should be able to store the supplied charging cable.
@AlanTov6 ай бұрын
Actually the biggest worrying thing you mentioned was the brakes. I came from an ID3 1st edition which had soft vague brakes. Now in a Kia and am happy. I don’t want to experience that scary world again!
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah, understand that. Recommend to take a testdrive with one, and see what you think. It was better in the Twin, but not to my preferences.
@MohjJOR6 ай бұрын
Another screen or headsup display costs, kick sensor, buttons, all costs extra money which what Volvo wanted to avoid, expensive small electric car. I agree they are crucial and nice to have, but i feel at the end you get what you pay for. Hopefully they will fix the screen stuff and driver monitoring system with a software update.
@taomahNEGEV5 ай бұрын
The Kona beats it in every aspect except for the brilliant front of the EX30. What's a CQ X?
@volvo_kristian5 ай бұрын
Hehe 🤣 Your funny. Just a couple of follow up questions.. What's the towing capacity of Kona? What's the 0-100 times in Kona? How much hp does the Kona have? Can you get AWD on Kona? What's the peak charging speed? What's the ground clearance? And then.. How's these numbers in Volvo's EX30 ? Case closed.
@taomahNEGEV5 ай бұрын
@@volvo_kristian Check out some Kona vs EX30 videos and you'll get the important differences that really matter.
@volvo_kristian4 ай бұрын
Differences that matters for You.. That's not the same as that the Kona beats it in every aspect. That's more that you prefer the Kona, and that I can understand. Zeekr X.. Sister car to EX30
@taomahNEGEV4 ай бұрын
@@volvo_kristian Fair enough. Thanks for Zeekr X.
@janisstasans9606 ай бұрын
And while on the subject of the screen- what about non-existing CarPlay?
@n0b0d1r6 ай бұрын
However, the support for Apple CarPlay is coming and it has been known since the launch of EX30 that it will not be out upon the arrival of first customer cars. The official estimate has been Q2 of 2024 as far as I know. Let's hope it arrives soon!
@janisstasans9606 ай бұрын
Let’s hope so. It was planned to be released on Q1 2024.
@n0b0d1r6 ай бұрын
I just checked the official pricing list in Finland and apparently the Q2 release estimation was for the digital key (mobile phone as a key) functionality. On the Volvo website there is only a mention that "The EX30 is prepared for Apple CarPlay and the functionality will be delivered in an over-the-air (OTA) software update during early 2024." Would be nice to get it in the next OTA update which is rumored to arrive in mid-April.@@janisstasans960
@TheZahacristian4 ай бұрын
Agree and for me nr 1 issue is single screen layout.. not just volvo but majority of manufactures going this route...they smoke the same shit. Crazy..we drive cars not playing on tablets while driving.
@jimross6236 ай бұрын
I have every sympathy with you mate. I hope Volvo take note of your observations and fix those problems.
@DavidFisk-q8d6 ай бұрын
I like to hear about products and your views on the good and not so good aspects of the product. People now days are very spoiled by the development and improvement in the automobiles these days. Coming from a time when heater demisters were optional and keys were the method of security to now being warned if approaching cyclists or pedestrians before opening doors. Using Volvo's from the 142 series which were basic but strong and safe I find your method of describing your disappointments a little over the top and very disappointing. Having said that, thank you for the insights and viewpoints on the EX30 I have been following them with interest and look forward to seeing what Volvo does in response. Keep up the good work but tidy up your language being unnecessary in my view. Cheers from Australia.
@ajcball4 ай бұрын
I own a #1.. agree that outside ex30 much nicer, inside #1 much nicer and more spacious. I have got used to ourside of #1, but its very 'marmite'
@eajohnson6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure I agree with you about the driver alert and the example of looking to the side for extended periods while still moving forward. I've personally been involved in an accident caused by exactly that - fully attentive to the road but the fact is you can't always both be checking the periphery and also responding to what's immediately in front of you. What I want given this human shortcoming is for the vehicle to also be watching all these things and to automatically brake or take evasive action if you miss something. If that system gets good enough, then warning just because there is a 'chance' you could miss something should not be necessary.
@kanenaskanenopoulos43146 ай бұрын
If you find the EX30 infotainment so annoying, can you really recommend the #1? Have you even seen that fox? :P I thought you were going to mention consumption and range as a negative as it hasn't been exactly stellar, but I'm positively surprised you didn't. I take it you come away thinking it's actually decent?
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Well 😂 I've seen that stupid fox, and I'm actually testdriving one tomorrow. So let's see. But consumption and range. We're at the end of winter. So I'm not directly disappointed. Saw consumption down to 16,5 so kinda decent. We're not taking Tesla 3 efficiency, but not to bad. Will test it again later spring/early summer before making up my mind on the efficiency and range. Was more disappointed over the charging situation.
@actuallypaulstanley6 ай бұрын
Comparing the EX30 and XC40 recharge is difficult as the UK price difference is still plus £7,000 with the £8,000 Volvo finance contribution.
@Emaratilfy5 ай бұрын
Please don’t give Volvo any ideas of charging 5000NOK for a simple kick sensor. That shit should be standard.
@volvo_kristian5 ай бұрын
Yeah, should be standard. But if Volvo won't include it, then they should include it as optional extra. In my opinion. But totally agree with you
@kafarske1236 ай бұрын
100% enig. Ville kanskje også tatt med den håpløse blinklys bryteren. Er veldig på gjære om jeg skal bytte når den jeg har bestilt kommer i slutten av april 🤔🤔🤔
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Haha 😂 ja. For noe drit. Mye bedre med separate brytere.
@mikewickens20166 ай бұрын
I went and looked at one yesterday absolutely terrible interior couldn't agree more.
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah, the interior aren't a highlight.. but maybe we just need to accept it 🤔 I've just driven the Smart #1 and I'm feeling confused 😂
@benjaminsmith22876 ай бұрын
That's a matter of opinion. Some people love the interior. For me, it's very Volvo and I've owned and have been a fan of the brand since the 1960s. It's modernized. But at the core, it's very Volvo.
@tojuv6 ай бұрын
More customization's just is must. I can manage with current one for now, but now UI is no way even on a good level.
@janatlmb27704 ай бұрын
central panel as a display is a deal-breaker for me.
@byronmohammed18885 ай бұрын
Sustainability SHOULD be the focus of large corporations lol
@volvo_kristian5 ай бұрын
Not at any given cost.. Or disadvantage for the consumer. . Lol
@rogerreitan6 ай бұрын
Øverste del av skjermem, den burde man kunne dra ned slik at den blir over hele skjermen og tallene som prosent, rekkevidde blir forstørret
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Det var en god ide 👍 Steike
@StuMunro3 ай бұрын
Steering wheel buttons should be a safety recall.
@MartijnV4526 ай бұрын
I would actually prefer the Volvo exterior in combination with the Zeekr X interior
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yes yes yes 🤣 Same here
@MartijnV4526 ай бұрын
@@volvo_kristian cool! I thought you preferred the Smart #1 interior
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
@@MartijnV452 Regards to interior they are pretty "similar". Or better than Volvo's 🤣 However. I feel that the Zeekr interior are more premium and looks better.
@inezkestens55616 ай бұрын
I agree on most of your points and I've only test drived the Volvo so take what I say with a bit of salt. But I feel how you look at this car, depends so much on what you expect. I mainly drove volvo, before my Polestar 2 I had the V40 and I really like how a volvo feels and how quiet they are. I love to drive my polestar. it's not perfect but in the electric range it's a good marriage between a traditional car and the Tesla's. Now the reason we're going to have an EX30 is because it will be the company car of my boyfriend and his temporary car was an ... VW ID3, and with all due respect but that is a sh*tcar. I'm not even going to say anything about the ridiculous price and the brand damage it does to VW but that car is just feels like the cheapest Opel Corsa you could get 10 years ago, the suspension on that thing 😑. It's inconceivable they dared to roll it out. Now because of space, our second car does need to be the same size and have pretty tight turning. The Volvo EX30 is almost the same size than the VW ID3, so it was perfect for us. So while I am used to driving my polestar, I'm comparing the EX30 to the VW ID3 and EVERYTHING is an improvement on that. I'm sure there will be better models coming out from Volvo or other brands but I can live with the decisions they made to cut costs ... because it's nowhere near the plastic monstrosity of the ID3 😆😅 , and I still feel you get quality for what's essentially a "budget" car. Which is where I feel a bit of dissonance will happen with the normal volvo driver, as you never did buy a volvo as a "budget" option. Also for the polestar I did have to wait 2 years to get my foot sensor installed :p
@johnPaul-qn3dg5 ай бұрын
I am still humming and hawing about getting one, the no heads-up display is definitely swaying me towards other models, I'm 59, my brain has slowed, (it will happen to you) and I really do not feel confident fiddling with a screen with my eyes off the road, I think it was a daft decision, I first thought the system would have extensive voice control, but I just watched a vid on it and NO....WTF
@juliusten6225Ай бұрын
In my opinion, the interior design, functionality (lack of), and material is pretty BAD. Way down from Volvo standards. Give us a driver side dashboard display for god's sake.
@volvo_kristianАй бұрын
Amen 🙏
@jurgeggler84556 ай бұрын
You put a lot of time and effort into testing the EX30, and that's commendable. It's great that you acknowledged your personal and subjective judgments in this video. However, the issue is that the video ended up being more about you than the EX30 itself. But the viewer who wants an objective perspective on the EX3 is not being addressed. I understand your preferences and needs, but that's not why I'm watching your video. A more objective approach would be much more interesting. You tested the range, for example. Here are facts to help decide. With the interior materials, you rightly said Volvo aimed to be sustainable. It would have been interesting to see how the EX30 compares to similar cars in this regard. When evaluating a car, one should consider the specific purpose and goals it was designed for. For instance, it wouldn't be fair to criticize a Fiat 500 for lacking the space needed for a family, as that wasn't the target market. And, of course, one can't compare an electric vehicle to a diesel vehicle. Anyone who chooses electric mobility is choosing sustainability and ecology, not endless range. That's why the discussion about range, when compared to combustion engines, is a comparison of different goals. Therefore, I'd like to see more reviews that test vehicles against the specific target audience and the manufacturer's own stated goals. To what degree are these goals met in this case? How the EX30 stacks up against other similar vehicles in terms of the stated objectives is an interesting perspective that few reviewers seem to explore. While such an approach does demand substantially more research than simply sharing subjective opinions, it could be a worthwhile endeavor. Incorporating a bit more in this are a would be an improvement. Thanks for all your work!
@ValBam77886 ай бұрын
Thx for the videos, great review The Good , Bad and Ugly. I want to share one bad thing that myself is very angry about ..> the use of the Keycard, when using the keycard --> you must have the keycard in the charging area otherwise you can NOT start the car and because of that you can NOT charge your mobile phone in the same time. The space for charging is used by the keycard and as you know the charging area is only ½ for charging and ½ for keeping stuff ! I really think that when they came up with this idea they really HAD a very bad day. Thank you for the good work. Cheers
@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it 👍 But isn't this just when you start? Or do you have to have the card there when you drive. Instantly I didn't like the card. Was quite the hassle getting the car to open up, so just left it at home and forgot all about it 😂
@ValBam77886 ай бұрын
Hi again, my wife use the main key and myself I end up with the keycard. The thing is that right now one of the keycard is "burned", it literally swallow up from the tiny batteri which is inside the small chip. We are forced to leave the EX30 to the Volvo for 2 days to fix this. They have to reprogramme a new keycard with the car. So Volvo dealer had to fix a "Waranty car" meanwhile our car is @ for reprograming the card. Totally mindblowing . They really have to do better ! My OLD Volvo S80 from 1999 was 100 times better than this car. Sorry I am getting upset every time I think about it. It nice to share with you guys my experience with EX30. Thx, Trevlig helg as we say in Sweden !. Cheers @@volvo_kristian
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@volvo_kristian6 ай бұрын
Yeah. Hopefully they fix these rapidly.
@youngyingyang3 ай бұрын
Heads-up display should have been an option.
@timwolke5 ай бұрын
I drive a EX30 Twin Motor Ultra since one month and 2.500km. I fucking hate driving it, just because of the driver alert. It's so annoying!!
@lordbachus3 ай бұрын
The driver allert system is mandatory in the EU, and all those safety systems need to be turned on by the car as default when the car starts up. Volvo is only applying to the eu laws. But a car withouth a dashboard display behind the wheel or atleast a very good versatile HUD is not an option. The reason Tesla started this hype has only a single reason. Cutting costs. Thats why i parked my attempts to buy this car.
@maesc20014 ай бұрын
I would pick the Smart instead.
@soijiro6663 ай бұрын
What is the best car for a Serbian like you then?
@palusisko6 ай бұрын
Really useful review! In fact i didn't expect the best ev ever when it is Geely chinesse car :-) :-) The true is that your five ugly things is the reason why i am (not only me?) waiting for Skoda Elroq or Epiq :-)
@benjaminsmith22876 ай бұрын
It's not a Geely. It's a Volvo. Just because it is owned by Geely doesn't make it a Geely.
@palusisko5 ай бұрын
@@benjaminsmith2287 Looking at the poor quality of the interior I think there are many parts from Geely :-) But ok the time will say more about the reliability.
@benjaminsmith22875 ай бұрын
@@palusisko What poor quality of the interior? have you sat in it? There is no poor quality in Chinese built Volvos and Polestars. The quality is the same as the cars built in Belgium or Sweden. I've been in plenty Chinese built Volvos and in the Polestars so this is nonsense because they're Chinese they're poor quality. That's a bias and should be an outdated notion by now. And Geely didn't spec any of the interior parts. They all come from Volvo Sweden. There are videos on where the materials come from and maybe you should watch them before commenting.
@highlanderes6 ай бұрын
Fully agree on all usabillity points, and driver alert alone means Volvo can keep their hatemobile for someone else.