Volvo Reveals Revised EX30 with New Battery Options and Lower Pricing Amid Recall Concerns

Volvo Cars has unveiled enhancements for the upcoming model year of its EX30 fully electric crossover SUV, including a new powertrain, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, and a revamped user experience. The entry-level variant features a 51kWh battery pack that delivers 110kW of power and a WLTP range of up to 339 km (211 miles). Owners can choose a larger 69kWh battery for a maximum range of 476 km (296 miles). The V2L system enables the vehicle to power external devices using its high-voltage battery, functioning as a portable power source, though it will initially launch in select markets. The updated interface offers a more intuitive design with streamlined settings and controls. Both the V2L feature and the new UX will arrive this summer via over-the-air software updates, provided at no cost to new and existing EX30 customers.

Additional updates include two premium interior themes—"Harvest" and "Black," with the latter exclusive to the EX30 Black Edition—along with a new Plus trim and a single-motor EX30 Cross Country option. While exact pricing has not been disclosed, reports suggest the updated model will start in the low-€30,000 range (about $35,400), undercutting the current German base price of €38,490 ($45,400) by at least €8,000 ($9,400). Volvo's Chief Commercial Officer, Erik Severinson, emphasized the EX30's importance in expanding the company's electric vehicle market share and advancing electrification across its lineup.

These enhancements follow a global recall of more than 40,000 EX30 units due to a battery defect that could lead to overheating and fires, affecting 23.4% of the 173,234 vehicles sold since production began in 2023 at plants in China and Belgium. Deliveries started in November 2023. This recall comes after a previous one last month involving 33,777 units for the same issue, with affected vehicles produced from late 2024 to late 2025 distributed as follows: 10,440 in the UK, 2,815 in Australia, 40 in the US, and 143 in Singapore. Seven fire incidents were reported, but no injuries occurred. Volvo has advised owners to limit charging to 70% and park vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until a fix is available.

The EX30 debuted in June 2023 in Milan, with initial deliveries in late 2024. Separately, Volvo plans price reductions in South Korea starting March 1, cutting the entry-level EX30 Core by 16% to 39.91 million won ($28,000).