2025 Volvo EX30, Small Premium SUV With Sweet Selling Potential

2025 Volvo EX30. (doc. Volvo)

JAKARTA - Volvo officially introduced EX30, an SUV that is fully electric as a form of Volvo's commitment to presenting sustainable, environmentally friendly luxury vehicles without sacrificing performance and comfort and being offered at affordable prices.

The EX30 SUV is the smallest Volvo SUV that has compact dimensions, but has great potential because it has the fastest acceleration the company has ever made it only takes 3.5 seconds from 0-100 km/hour.

The most interesting is the price, with an initial price of around 36,000 euros or around Rp. 574 million subscribers can have this premium SUV at the same price or the equivalent of a combustion engine. Obviously, the price is difficult for other large manufacturers and even the latest Tesla cars, such as the Tesla Model Y for 50,000 US dollars or Rp. 744 million.

"We know that the high cost of electric cars is still one of the biggest challenges when people are considering turning to electric cars," said Jim REAL, Volvo's chief executive in Volvo's media room, June 7.

He added that the presence of Volvo EX30 aims to bring full premium electric mobility to a wider audience, helping advance and accelerate the transition to full electrification needed by industry and society.

For this SUV, Volvo also provides the freedom to choose the battery technology that suits the needs most. The EX30 comes with three powertrain options and two different types of batteries.

Volvo offers a single-motor option with an LFP standard range battery, which uses lithium iron phosphate chemicals, more cost-effective and more resource-efficient to manufacture, meaning it's the best option if it doesn't require maximum range.

Then there is the Single Motor Extended Range variant with a long-range battery NMC battery featuring lithium, nickel, manganese, and cobalt, and generating its energy more efficiently than the LFP variant. This single-motor long-range option provides a range of up to 480 km per charge.

To support the best driving experience, the EX30 chassis has been set to maximize the compact dimension of the car. The center of low gravity, as well as its relatively low and even weight, is equipped with ease of driving and efficacy in the city and its surroundings.

In addition to its advantages in terms of performance, the EX30 SUV is also designed with a charming design. Its modern and elegant appearance combines the typical style of Volvo with futuristic elements. Its extensive and comfortable cabinet offers a pleasant driving experience for drivers and passengers.