Volvo EX30 - Keys and cable that comes with the car

[@axion8788]

Refreshingly candid and very helpful. I lease an Ioniq 5 (which is excellent) and really hope this car becomes 100% viable by 2026. Subbed.

[@ianwilliams2239]

Just got my EX30 Ultra TM having previously had Polestar P2. Volvo need to have a chat with their colleagues in Polestar, they listened, learnt and resolved nearly all of these issues 3 years ago.

[@vladiisnuchter]

Thnks for your informative video's, i like them. I'm waiting for my ex30 Core. Should be delivered in june.. Two questions: Is it also possible to use the key tag on an ex30 Core in the future? Is it possible to buy this option in the future? Or is the car (Core version) really missing hardware to be able to use this option? And, is it possible to unlock and lock the ex30 Core in the Volvo ex30 app? After unlocking in the app, do i still need a keycard to start the the car?

[@Tom999NL]

I'm getting the EX30 Core too in like june and I'm worried about the weird key card too...

[@aaaskew]

The key tag is listed as a £150 option on UK spec EX30s according to the web site but then there is no Core version in the UK yet so it is not clear if the tag would work with Core variants.

[@jamesdaniel3468]

Can you review two things. 1) which functions can you program into the programmable steering wheel button and 2) what are all the functions/settings that can be stored into an individual’s profile. Thanks!

[@stefanbueschi]

Mine will be delivered in April, volvo transparently admits that the software indeed needs more key updates… when i was test driving it a few weeks ago i also Was stunned how complicated it is to disconnect the charging cable as i was passing at my home to test my charging station. Well, any software is never perfect but for 52‘000 .- i will expect the major stuff to work. But hey, the driving is great and fun and the seats are great and the suspension

[@stevecade857]

It's not complicated and unlocks normally if your car has reached the charge level you set apparently. Until then it remains locked or you stop the charge through the settings. Strange and annoying choice by Volvo engineers. Maybe it'll change through a software update but Volvo are renowned for doing things a little different for obscure reasons.

[@notiis]

Hello there Thank you for this vidéo. Short question: How did you setup the 'bip' sound when the car lock the doors (when you are walking far away)? In the vidéo at 1min40sec I would like to setup same feature to be notified when the car is locked. Thank you in advance

[@trevorbooth6896]

I am waiting for the EX30 to arrive in Australia but those key cards are really off putting. I will have to wait to see what we get here.

[@timnightingale4325]

Thanks, very helpful. Was hoping to find out how you charge the blok key or key fob? And does it come with the charging wire - if it does, I haven't found it.

[@janbirgernielsen3833]

You also have a button to lock or unlock the car on the driver door handle :-)

[@ramasaki]

How does the EX30 work when you take the car to valet parking? Do you give the key card? Or need to bring the key fob?

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

Key card is fine. They can lock/unlock and drive the car with that

[@bens1972]

The card is essential if the battery runs out on the key fob, like mine has. The battery in the fob didn’t last very long, so you might want to buy some spares just in case. They’re not expensive. Otherwise if the battery runs out on your key fob, you’ll be stranded unless you have the card featured in the video as a back up

[@GilbertHamblett]

I can't get the cable to work as an extention to my main charging connection. Any thoughts.

[@davidhobart5149]

Does the key card need to be left on the reader once the car is in gear? I assume not since it is blocking the wireless phone charger.

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

No it doesn't

[@billauer]

In Volvo's own site, that flat card is described as a plan B backup in case you don't have your NFC-enabled phone with you. So it seems like the original idea was that Core users should open their card with their mobile phone, and the card used only in an emergency. And then the mobile phone thingy wasn't ready in time...

[@hjort72]

The part in the clip were you approached the car and it unlocked. Then you were talking for a while you tried to open the rear door and it didn't open. I assume there is a setting in the car were you choose wether you want the "drivers door only" to open or "all doors" or something like that? Could it be the case? (Becauae it's not always you want all doors to unlock in case someone is approaching your car from the other side or so. Burgler...)

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

There is such a setting but I have it so it should open all doors. The issue is that the car doesn't always recognize that you are trying to unlock unless you are close to the drivers door. I've had situations where I have closed the driver door and walked around to the passenger side to pick something up. During that time, the car locks and refuse to unlock when I am trying to open the passenger door.

[@Thomas-Larsen]

​@@theelectriccarmagazineI think the driver's side handle has a little touch sensor (indicated by the small groove) to get it to wake up again, there's a standby feature for the UWB part to prevent unwanted battery drain on the key (and car)

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

Yeah, there is such a thing on the driver side. But kind of defeats the purpose of having wireless if you have to go to the driver side every time. It has worked like normal on the XC40 so there is something wrong herr I think.

[@stevecade857]

I think only the drivers door has the capacitive sensor for lock/unlock. If you unlock it you can have it set where all doors then unlock or just the that one.

[@rebeccadenton3124]

I’ve just got my brand new EX30 and I’m having the same issue with proximity locking and unlocking - sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t, not ideal!!!

[@flo_to_grafie]

How to get the "beep" when locking the car. There is no sound at mine. Clearly hearable at 1:41. Thanks

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

Go to Settings > Controls > Locking and you should have the option for the car to make a sound when locking :) It's really load but I think it's great!

[@flo_to_grafie]

Many thanks. It's not available here in Austria. There is no such setting. 😢 Can you please post a picture of the setting here in the comments. Many thanks.

[@gmuir6379]

spot on ! im seeing the same issues , they need to sort out the digital key asap

[@rosshunter9053]

Unfortunately Volvo Australia in their infinite wisdom have decided to only import the 11kw version, not the 22kw. Question, when using the card, you have to place it in the phone charging slot, does it have to stay there the whole time you are driving? What if you want to charge your phone? I was so close to ordering this model, but after watching a number of reviews and seeing all the short coming and Volvo shipping it out before it’s ready, I’m having very big second thoughts. There seems to be many little thing not right or they have cut too many corners. Also there has already been a price increase even before the fist shipment has arrived.

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

O, once the car has ”unlocked” the driving potential, you can renove the card. There’s a reason I have it on a short-lease and not a 3 year contract..

[@miroslavgaspar3137]

Even my Dacia Sandero has a key fob. I am waiting for Core and I hope there will be more options to open car.

[@GilbertHamblett]

I amfinding the car to be very light on the road. Feels like the tyres are not gripping is this an electric car trait,are they all like this?

[@muzso]

Could you do some test drives with different average speeds (e.g. 60 km/h, 90 km/h, 110 km/h, 130 km/h) to see how the consumption is affected? Thanks for the videos. Really helps in getting to know the car before it arrives. :-)

[@aaaskew]

From a security standpoint, the NFC card keys may be more secure than the wireless key tag. With thieves having figured out how to extend the range of keyless entry fobs from your front hall to a driveway and make off with your car, the NFC keys should not have that same problem as they need to be powered for them to work which you can't do through a locked house door.

[@lesmarsh4483]

It will only work with certain High end phones so they should keep on including the key fob

[@unkleman]

Looking forward to your EX30 vs Renault Megane E-tech comparison. I think both make a compelling option despite very different cabin ambience.

[@Narla20002]

also, is there a usbc2 slot above the lighting area to attach a dash cam, sure someone had mentioned there could be one

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

Not that I can find. There are some screwholes that looks a bit like auSB-C so I guess that could be the mistake

[@Narla20002]

So once the phone option is rolled out, what happens when your phone dies, or you lose your phone.

[@tegelstein]

I guess the credit-card key is to be used at a backup.

[@slanecek]

It should work even when the phone is dead. It doesn't work if you lose your phone, obviously. You need to use the card.

[@BombArieNL]

It’s works with the NFC chip of your smartphone. So that doesn’t need electricity or internet.

[@dutchdryfly]

The same as what will happen if your keyfob is out of battery or you loose your keyfob. With the exception that most keyfobs have a metal key inside.

[@stevecade857]

@@BombArieNL So I have to leave NFC switched on for it to work with my car? I always turn it off so no one can go on a spending spree with my lost phone. Now they can steal my car. Daft lack of security. It's like putting a big touchscreen in a car out of eyeline to control everything through different levels of menus then adding a camera to track your eyes and moan at you for not looking at the road.

[@donpatisson]

Thanks for this and agreed “give us a normal key… …this is very cheap”. Not only is it cheap, it does not work. It’s utterly annoying, we leave in the Middle East and as soon as the door handle gets hot, forget the keyless entry. This is more annoying the what I thought

[@jaredd04]

Hej tack for the awesome videos! Can you demonstrate the auto parking? Or parallel parking? No videos on KZbin to show this yet on the EX30

[@Kurre.]

Look at his latest video

[@dachsdk1559]

Is there any kind of mechanical backup key mechanism. Or are you just out of luck, if the 12V battery runs out of juice?

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

No mechanical key but there is a way to get access to the 12V outside of the car while it's locked to make the keys work again so you can get into the car.

[@Andrea-g9w3b]

the 'core' extended range model also charges at 22kW

[@pascaldacosta8412]

Hi. Thanks for the numerous quality videos 🎉 I guess it is possible to remove the black plastic cover on the wheel. Could you do that, please? 😅 Have a nice day! Best.

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

Will do, thanks :)

[@grzegorzlaszuk]

Hi, you have received only one Key Tag, haven't you? I am wondering how can I manage it with my wife vs car profiles (seat adjustment etc.)...

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

Corect. If you are two, one of you need to use the card instead until mobile as a key comes.

[@grzegorzlaszuk]

@@theelectriccarmagazine THX

[@stevecade857]

@@theelectriccarmagazine The car can remember personal profiles, set setting, climate, side mirror position, phone, audio etc, are they not set by the individual cards as well as the key and ultimately phone?

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

Yes, you can connect a profile to any type of key, either the keytag or a key card.. or your phone, when that possibility comes :)

[@Maisemore]

You can buy another tag = £150

[@Jchen1988]

Very informative as it wasn't clear to me what the difference was between the key fob and card

[@tegelstein]

Was the cable only 3m? Should have been at least 5m.

[@Maisemore]

He said 5m but I thought it was 6m

[@martinlecycliste8602]

I havé another idea for your next vidéo: I-pédale With normal mode and sport mode. Apparently the normal mode it’s propulsion ?

[@tegelstein]

A bit off topic, CarPlay doesn’t work yet? It will come in a future release?

[@Thomas-Larsen]

That's what Volvo says at least

[@2oMbieZzZ]

End of April

[@tegelstein]

Great, I’ll get mine in August

[@tojuv]

Key fob and tag are just awful substitute for real car keys. Fob should have at least one button to open doors. Although last Volvo's car keys have been quite bad, since buttons has been on sides. Also it would been nice know how to get in when those aren't working.

[@Manverwild]

I'm old enough to remember when we had a proper key made of metal it always worked. I love the new tech but really it's not that important.

[@powerprinter1436]

Hey Christopher, well, I really like your videos! My EX 30 is going to be delivered on Wednesday, I’m really looking forward to it, it’s my first VOLVO. But I think that you’re a bit too critical with VOLVO and the current status with the car, even TESLA is still updating their software frequently to fix bugs and sell to the customers as “improvements”. Anyway good videos!

[@theelectriccarmagazine]

I think Tesla is the reason why it is suddenly okey for manufacturers to release cars that are not done. I don't like it and I have talked about it in my Swedish reviews about Model 3 and Model Y as well.

[@powerprinter1436]

@@theelectriccarmagazine hopefully the Volvo engineers are hearing what you and other users are experiencing and react accordingly to it. I think your video’s have a good influence to improve the product. And I prefer always a Volvo over a Tesla. 👍

[@AaronSwenson]

I can see the key card being used by rental companies for branding purposes. While the phone is interesting, I really would like to have a dedicated device for maintaining access to the car. No one should have to install special software on their phone to borrow my car.

[@zeezwane5159]

You must first unlock drivers door before the passenger door same like other keyless cars

[@wtfgogu]

In the future someone is going to buy an Ultra EX30 and not be able to use keyless entry with a Pixel 8 non-Pro (only Pro versions have UWB) and have to tap a card to unlock and drive his 50-60k car :)

[@fmcarona]

Is it possible to use the phone as a nfc card, tapping the door with the phone? I heard this should be available with the Core version too, while the contact less UWB phone key is reserved to Plus and Ultra.

[@wtfgogu]

@@fmcarona Good question, I'm not sure about that. Very annoying that they're so cheap they stop giving you the key when they release their update. As I type this I get more annoyed by the principle of it ! I have one on order but having some doubts about going through with it. Way to many missing features compared to the #1 / #3 / Zeeker X (none of which are available here).

[@mikej4532]

At least you had a working key fob and cable. I have neither.....

[@markbartoszek8585]

Honestly, I don't understand why you can't just unlock the car when you grab the handle with the key fob in your pocket. That's how I open my car, and it works perfectly. When I want to lock it, I just wave my hand in front of the handle and it locks. It works seamlessly.

[@stevecade857]

That's how it works when the proximity doesn't. Looks a bit intermittent to me with the proximity unlock/lock so not sure I'd trust it anyway. You have to walk away to see if the proximity lock has worked only to walk back to the car to lock it when it doesn't. You might as well have locked it in the first place. The demonstrator (Ultra) I drove recently didn't have a working proximity lock/unlock but it might have been a setting switched off though or just the intermittent thing.

[@highlanderes]

Hope I can use my Apple Watch, as I often leave the phone at home.

[@lnl1238]

I bought the core versión in Spain, and I think is even more annoying than you say. When you have to put something in the trunk or just put your baby or dog inside, you need to go first to the driver door, perhaps leave alone your dog/baby, then go to the door you want to use and come back to the driver door. Who said that travel the past is not possible?

[@Ainoweb]

The key thing is a joke. especially on a Core model. Needing to phisically make a connection to a car is like going back to the 80's... And because you have to put it in the center console, you also sacrifice the wireeless charging I guess. This car has so many design flaws...

[@Tom999NL]

I'm getting the EX30 Core through work. I'm enthousiastic but the key thing is disgusting................. like the 80's indeed....

[@andreasl4507]

No one have cables in the frunk. Wen car Connect with the phone Will be so great.

[@HélioLucas-b6r]

Let's say in the future someone steals your phone... No phone and no car?

[@netcub70]

Those key cards are absolutely ridiculous. Who wants to get that out and place it in the holder every time. Technology is 15-20 years behind normal entry and push button start with key fob in your pocket

[@leemccourt1604]

So I’m going to have a bit of a rant over the dumbest “key” ever created. Who ever thought this was a good idea, really needs to be stopped from ever designing anything ever again. The fob, it’s supposed to open the car when you get close and lock when you walk away. I’ve had my car a month and can count on one hand how many times this has happened, it’s useless, I have to find the fob ( no room for a key ring to help find it) put on the drivers door sensors and hope it opens, but then not always if it’s in the wrong position or spot, no way on opening the boot when away from the car, like every other car I’ve had in the last 10 years with a power boot, walk up to the car, hope it connects then press the button, if not walk to the drivers door, then walk back. Why is there no sensor on the boot or passenger door ? Then the card, even worse. No distance sensor, only open the drives door and has to go on the wireless charging port. Why? £40k for a car that you can’t open, might as well have given us an old fashion key like I had on my first car 30 years ago. Absolutely the most stupid and ridiculous thing ever. I know, 1st world problems. But still £40k, I want a key that works. Can the be forwarded to Volvo?

[@reinholdgaum8513]

The key- handling... strange, lets say b.s.

[@mkonci]

This is such a bullshit from volvo, im really disappointed, my wife bought core model, and I was expecting that with phone app this stupid card unlocking/locking and especially starting will go away. I hope they will be so fair to allow phone key regardless of car level (also for core).

[@najattouh7406]

If i knew this, ik would not buy it. I have problems just like you.