After a lengthy teaser period, Volvo Car Malaysia has finally introduced the EX30 here on our shores. The fully electric compact crossover will be available in three variants, namely the Plus, Ultra, and Ultra Twin Performance, priced from RM188,888. The pricing also includes a lot of complimentary goodies, including five years of free service – more info below.
The Volvo EX30 is currently fully imported from China, but will become a locally assembled (CKD) model at Volvo Car Malaysia’s plant in Shah Alam next year, making it one of the few battery electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured in Malaysia. The model is already currently exported from Malaysia to neighbouring countries, including Indonesia.
Volvo EX30 Design
The all-new Volvo EX30 will come in as the smallest entry in the brand’s SUV line-up, coming in even smaller than the XC40 and C40 Recharge Pure Electric (now called EX40 and EC40). It’s absolutely tiny by modern standards, measuring just 4,233 mm in length, 1,836 mm in width, 1,549 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm.
In terms of looks, the Volvo EX30 has inherited many of the brand’s latest styling touches first introduced on the flagship EX90. These include the modernised Thor’s hammer LED headlights and daytime-running lights, full-width-style LED tail lights with a split element bookending the rear windscreen, and the closed off grille featuring the modernised Volvo Iron Mark emblem.
Both variants look pretty much identical on the outside, with standard exterior equipment on the Volvo EX30 including:
- LED headlights and taillights
- 19-inch two-tone Diamond Cut alloy wheels
- Frameless auto-dimming wing mirrors
- Powered tailgate
Volvo EX30 in Malaysia: Performance and variants
The Volvo EX30 will be offered in two powertrain options here in Malaysia, including the range-topping dual-motor Performance variant that is now the fastest accelerating production model in history, taking just 3.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h from a standstill.
The two lower-end variants, meanwhile, sport a single motor on the rear axle, but paired to the same 69 kWh battery as the dual-motor variant.
- Volvo EX30 Ultra Dual-Motor Performance
Drivetrain: Dual-motor, all-wheel drive - Max power: 428 hp (315 kW)
- Max torque: 543 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 3.6 seconds
- Top speed: 180 km/h
- Battery size: 69 kWh (64 kWh usable), nickel manganese cobalt
- Range (WLTP): 450 km
- Max AC charging: 11 kW, full charge in 8 hours
- Max DC charging: 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 minutes
- Volvo EX30 Ultra Single-Motor Extended Range (Plus and Ultra)
- Drivetrain: Single-motor, rear-wheel drive
- Max power: 272 hp (200 kW)
- Max torque: 343 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 5.3 seconds
- Top speed: 180 km/h
- Battery size: 69 kWh
- Range (WLTP): 476 km
- Max AC charging: 11 kW, full charge in 8 hours
- Max DC charging: 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 minutes
Volvo EX30 Interior
Inside, the Volvo EX30 is truly unlike anything we’ve seen before from the Swedish carmaker. A Scandinavian minimalist dashboard is expected, but the funky angles and unique colours – unlike most of its other models – also suggests that Volvo is trying to reach the younger crowd with the EX30.
Buttons inside the cabin have been reduced to an absolute minimum (only two window switches in front, located in the centre console, despite having four controllable windows!), with virtually all vehicle functions gathered inside the 12.3-inch Google Built-in touchscreen (with wireless Apple CarPlay) that also doubles as the instrumentation display, a la Tesla.
To maximise space inside on such a small car, Volvo has incorporated several innovative solutions on the inside, such as a retractable cupholder on the centre console, as well as a soundbar speaker setup located right beneath the front windscreen, freeing up the door panels for more storage space. Cargo space is rated at 318 litres for the rear, and a 7 L frunk up front.
In line with its carbon neutrality commitment, Volvo has also made a concerted effort to utilise recycled materials inside the EX30’s cabin, including recycled denim fibres for the blue upholstery, and Nordico faux leather made from discarded water bottles.
Other standard interior equipment on the Volvo EX30 in Malaysia include:
- Harman Kardon Premium Sound
- Dual-zone climate control
- Ambient lighting
- Powered tailgate
The two Ultra variants add on:
- Powered front seats with lumbar adjustments and memory function for Driver seat
- Panaromic Sunroof
As with all Volvo cars, the Volvo EX30 is also big on safety. The mini SUV comes as standard with the following advanced safety kit:
- Upgraded Pilot Assist L2 semi-autonomous driving
- Driver Alert System
- Lane keeping assist and run-off-road mitigation
- Autonomous emergency braking (front and rear)
- Door opening alert
The Ultra variants add on:
- New-generation Park Pilot Assist
- 360-degree surround-view monitor
Volvo EX30 Pricing in Malaysia
The Volvo EX30 is priced as below:
- Volvo EX30 Plus – RM188,888
- Volvo EX30 Ultra – RM208,888
- Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin Performance – RM228,888
All prices include a five-year/unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, alongside an eight-year high-voltage battery warranty. Complimentary service (Volvo Service Plan) is also included for five years (transferrable to next owner), alongside 24-hour roadside assistance with complimentary towing to nearest authorised service centre.
Google and data connectivity is also free for the first five years, which means you’ll be able to use any apps (including streaming music on Spotify) to your heart’s content. It’ll become a subscription service after five years, though Volvo Car Malaysia is not quite ready to announce pricing for that just yet.
The Volvo EX30 is now available for booking online at Volvo Car Malaysia’s website, linked here.
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