Volvo EX30 Debuts With A $34,950 Price Tag

I love my Kona EV for the size and range, but I think this goes well beyond that in terms of design and tech. The preview and preliminary specs excited me enough to put a deposit down, so now the anticipation starts...

 

I didn't see a driver side dash. Does it have a HUD?

 

That would be a show stopper for me. I really don't like driving my son's M3, when I compare it my Kona with the HUD and my Solterra, with the driver dash up high (very much like a HUD). My Ioniq 6 (should get it in a couple weeks) will also have HUD. Worked really well on my test ride. I think all cars should have something like that. I never want to go back to be without, that's for sure.

 

Also appears to not have memory seats. Kona didn't have them either, and was really annoying when both my wife and I drove the car. Rear looks tight as was the Kona. But it is cheap, very. 2024 Kona will have some real competition, for sure.

 

Volvo confirmed that there will be no possibility of a HUD.

 

Well, at least it has a rear wiper, but why not increase profits by offering a more expensive model with a HUD and memory seats?

 

Love the looks of this little car! We placed a reservation yesterday. Hopefully the base model comes with a solid roof. Glass roofs get hot!

Rented a Model 3 last year and quickly adjusted to the central screen. The additional steering wheel controls here will make the Volvo easier to use as well.

 

Such a great-looking car and a perfect swap for my 2019 Kona. Even the Australian price looks very sharp.
No HUD? Bummer.
Boot-space is woeful too - even worse than the Kona! At least it has a frunk.
Everything else looks good.

 

I wonder if this is for Volvo’s next gen drivers assistance?
Kyle was about the only reviewer I saw that touched on this briefly.


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Happy to share when the configuration opens. Right now I'm leaning towards the single motor. The dual's power and acceleration are INSANE but when I think of my actual use/needs in a vehicle the upper trim of the single motor fits best.

 

Thanks Josh815. We are likely to be 18mo behind the US getting it here, so I'll happily soak up all the chat and experiences.

 

Thanks for the details. I look forward to reviewing the EX30. At the price advertised it is going to make a dent in the Kona Electric sales and makes me wonder if Hyundai will respond with a price drop.

 

Assuming the $34,950 USD price includes the 27.5% import tariff the US assesses on vehicles made in China, Volvo and their dealers will split up about $27,412 for this EV.

If the price doesn't include the Chinese-vehicle tariff, the base model will cost close to $44,600.

This could be the rare vehicle that costs less in Canada than in the US (unless Volvo forces Canadians to help reduce the price of an XC30 in the US).

Either way, I expect dealers will respond to the high demand for the XC30 by larding on hefty "market adjustments."