- The US-bound 2025 Volvo EX30 includes Twin Motor Plus and Ultra
- That means a starting price of $46,195, with an EPA range of 253 miles, a claimed 3.4-second 0-60 mph time.
- The first US EX30s were made in China; Belgium-made examples, a $36,245 base version are coming later
Despite being delayed for nearly a year, Volvo's electric compact car, the 2025 EX30 has arrived in US dealerships with its original set and pricing—if, that is, you're looking for one of the most expensive dual-car all-wheel-drive versions on the list.
Currently, the 2025 Volvo EX30 lineup starts with the EX30 Plus Twin Motor Performance, at $46,195, including a $1,295 destination charge. Some models add Harman Kardon premium sound, a panoramic roof, and 19-inch wheels
Missing, until now, are single-motor versions of the EX30—including the single-motor EX30 Core, which was set to run the base model for the US lineup is just $36,245. Also missing are the single-motor EX30 Plus versions, which picked up some of the extra features above, without all-wheel drive, and would cost $40,195.
Ultra versions get a new generation of Volvo's Pilot Assist, including adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera system, and parking assist, and cost $47,895 with AWD. The Ultra was slated to cost $41,895 in single-car form but that too continued to be off the list.
2025 Volvo EX30 electric SUV (single engine, Cloud Blue)
That leaves just two versions for now in the US—the Twin Motor Performance Plus, and the Twin Motor Performance Ultra, as Volvo calls them.
“It's still our desire to launch the EX30 Single Motor in the US,” US communications manager Russell Datz told Green Car Reports. “We will share more details about the timing at a later date.”
US-bound EX30 models were originally supposed to be sourced only in China, but production will soon begin in Ghent, Belgium. Volvo said first delivery of EX30s made in China which is happening now as part of a limited run planned to satisfy the need for pre-orders from enthusiasts, but it is clear that The upcoming US EX30s will come from the European factory.
“It is still our intention that most or all of the EX30s planned for sale in the American market will be built at our plant in Ghent, Belgium once production begins there,” said Datz.
2025 Volvo EX30
2025 Volvo EX30 electric SUV (single engine, Cloud Blue)
2025 Volvo EX30 electric SUV (single engine, Cloud Blue)
All versions of the EX30 have advanced safety features including blind-spot monitors, and the interface is based on Google Built-In, meaning it bypasses native Google services like maps—though wireless Apple CarPlay is supported.
According to US figures, the EX30 will be offered in a choice of Moss Yellow, Cloud Blue, Vapor Grey, Crystal White, or Onyx Black, with interior “accents” including Mist Pine, Indigo, and Breeze. Volvo says these are compatible with five lighting themes.
That's about the same price as the gasoline engine equivalent, and the Volvo hits that balance without relying on EV tax credit—probably the EX30 is not eligible.
2025 Volvo EX30
Dual-motor versions of the 2025 EX30 have Average EPA range of 253 miles. US versions get a 69-kwh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack that can be charged in dual-motor models 10-80% in less than 30 minutes. It gets 275 miles under the EPA cycle for single-car models.
Volvo won't yet provide a US arrival date or model year for those affordable versions of the EX30, but it's possible they'll arrive later this calendar year. Whether that is considered part of the 2025, 2026, or 2027 model year, remains to be seen.
The EX30 has The lowest CO2 footprint in any Volvosaid the company. Volvo went back and forth calling the EX30 a car and an SUV, but in the US they call it an SUV. Volvo says the EX30 will go on weekends, but it's not clear if it will offer the same level of off-road or greater ground clearance than Volvo cars. It said, however, that it is very bad A Cross Country version is on the way.
2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country
2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country
2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country
In the long run if Volvo can offer enough to avoid markups, that will position the EX30 as a viable alternative to the outgoing Chevy Bolt EV and Hyundai Kona Electric, as well as the Nissan Leaf Plus. It also undercuts the Kia Niro EV by a significant amount. At about 167 inches long, the EX30 is a really small car by American standards.
Volvo has been suggesting for years that it sees subscriptions as the way to embrace EVs, and the EX30 could be a great way to achieve that. Volvo announced back in 2021 that its US EVs would be sold at fixed prices and sold exclusively online, though that strategy remains to be seen.