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Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is the only version of Volvo's compact electric SUV sold in India: a 69 kWh battery rated at 480 km, 200 kW (272 PS) rear-wheel drive with 343 Nm, 0-100 in 5.3 seconds, 175 kW DC charging (10-80% in about 28 minutes), an 8-hour full AC charge, a 318-litre boot plus a 7-litre frunk, and a 1,600 kg towing rating, from about ₹41 lakh ex-showroom.

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Compact crossoverSingle motor RWD5 seatsPremium compact crossover

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Cost snapshot

₹31,427/yr

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Charging fit

Workable with planning

Starter setup only: 10 hours of standard household socket only charging gives this EV a 74/100 fit score. Use your real parking and install setup in the full tool.

Overnight recovery

~129 km/night

On the charging-fit tool's starter setup, this EV recovers about 20.7 kWh over 10 hours. Adjust the charger type and hours in the full tool.

Pros

What works in its favour

Best for buyers who want a genuinely premium, quick compact electric SUV and do not need the space of a larger family EV.

  • Buyers who want a premium compact electric SUV — launched in India in September 2025 in a single fully loaded RWD Ultra variant at about ₹41 lakh ex-showroom, and assembled locally at Volvo's Hosakote plant near Bengaluru
  • Drivers who want quick charging and quick pace — 175 kW DC takes it from 10-80% in about 28 minutes, and 200 kW with 343 Nm gets it to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds
  • Owners who want the kit list included — a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Harman Kardon soundbar audio, panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera and ADAS are all standard

Cons

What to watch before you buy

  • The 480 km figure is labelled WLTP by Volvo India and ARAI by CarDekho, and Volvo calls it preliminary; expect roughly 350-400 km in normal Indian driving.
  • It is a small car inside — 4,233 mm long with a 318-litre boot — so a family that needs space should look at larger EVs at the price.
  • Volvo India does not publish a usable battery figure or a battery warranty, and charging claims differ (175 kW / 28 minutes from Volvo, 150 kW / 26 minutes on CarDekho), so confirm both with the dealer.

Reviewed 2026-08-26

Specs that affect ownership

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Battery69 kWh

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Charging175 kW DC / 11 kW AC

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MarketsIndia

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Common questions

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Is the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range worth buying?

Best for buyers who want a genuinely premium, quick compact electric SUV and do not need the space of a larger family EV.

Who is the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range best for?

Best fits include: Buyers who want a premium compact electric SUV — launched in India in September 2025 in a single fully loaded RWD Ultra variant at about ₹41 lakh ex-showroom, and assembled locally at Volvo's Hosakote plant near Bengaluru, Drivers who want quick charging and quick pace — 175 kW DC takes it from 10-80% in about 28 minutes, and 200 kW with 343 Nm gets it to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, and Owners who want the kit list included — a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Harman Kardon soundbar audio, panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera and ADAS are all standard.

What should I watch out for with the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range?

The main caveats are these: The 480 km figure is labelled WLTP by Volvo India and ARAI by CarDekho, and Volvo calls it preliminary; expect roughly 350-400 km in normal Indian driving; It is a small car inside — 4,233 mm long with a 318-litre boot — so a family that needs space should look at larger EVs at the price; and Volvo India does not publish a usable battery figure or a battery warranty, and charging claims differ (175 kW / 28 minutes from Volvo, 150 kW / 26 minutes on CarDekho), so confirm both with the dealer.

What is the real-world range of the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range?

480 km on the Mixed cycle.