Volvo EX30 Recharge

The Volvo EX30 small electric SUV has been spied testing in India ahead of its expected launch later this year. Volvo had previously confirmed a 2025 India launch for the SUV last year. The camouflaged test mule was reportedly spied testing outside of New Delhi.

Speaking of the EX30, the electric SUV is Volvo’s smallest model on sale in global markets and is positioned below the EX40 and EC40 Recharge (previously the XC40 and C40). The EX30 features Volvo’s latest design language, first seen on the all-new EX90 flagship electric SUV. The fascia is defined by an enclosed grille flanking sleek headlamps featuring the iconic Thor’s Hammer LED daytime running lamps. In profile, the EX30 features clean body lines with mildly bulging wheel arches and a prominent rear haunch.

Round the rear, the design is defined by a split tail lamp design that looks to be a reinterpretation of the current Volvo SUV’s vertically stacked lights. The roofline also tapers towards the rear.
The cabin follows a minimalist theme with a single large central touchscreen acting as the control centre for a majority of the in-car functions and also acting as an instrument display. The rest of the dashboard is devoid of any other notable features, with the car also doing without a traditional instrument cluster.

On the powertrain front, the SUV comes with two battery pack options: a 51 kWh LFP battery offering a claimed range of 344 kilometres or a 69 kWh pack featuring NMC cells, which promises a range of up to 480 kilometres (WLTP cycle). There are two powertrain configurations on offer globally, a single-motor set-up offered with both batteries developing up to 268 bhp and 343 Nm of torque or a more powerful dual-motor set-up exclusive to the 69 kWh battery, delivering a stronger 422 bhp and 543 Nm. For now, it remains to be seen which powertrain option will be brought to India.

While globally positioned under the EX40 and EC40, it remains to be seen how Volvo will position the EX30 in India, with the model expected to arrive in India via the CBU route. The EX40 Recharge, currently on sale at Rs 50.10 lakh (ex-showroom), is locally assembled, meaning that as a CBU, the EX30 could sit above its larger sibling at least until local assembly commences.

Other Upcoming Volvo Models are the EX90 Recharge, EM 90, XC70 and ES90 Electric