Volvo EX30

Twin Motor Performance

2024 model year

V2L
V2H
V2G
Tow
249miles WLTP
64kWh usable
153kW DC peak
£40,695from OTR

Startlingly quick for its size and price, the Twin Motor is a performance outlier, but the range trade-off is real for longer journeys.

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Volvo EX30 variants

Compare all available Volvo EX30 trims.

VariantPrice OTRWLTP rangeDC peakV2LV2HV2G
Single Motor Extended Range£33,695291 mi153 kW
Twin Motor Performance£40,695249 mi153 kW

Full specifications

Full technical specifications
Usable battery 64 kWh
Gross battery 69 kWh
WLTP range 249 miles
Efficiency 3.9 mi/kWh
Max AC charging 11 kW
Max DC charging 153 kW
Charge time 0–100% (7kW) 10 hrs
Charge time 10–80% (DC) 26 min
Charge port(s) CCS2
Seats 5
Boot capacity 318 litres
Towing capacity 1,800 kg
Heat pump Yes
Drivetrain All-wheel drive
BIK rate 2026/27 4%

Vehicle-to-X capability

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)

Supported

Output: 3.7 kW

V2L enabled via OTA software update (summer 2024); uses Type 2 AC port

Charging at home

Max AC charging

11 kW

0–100% at 7kW: approx. 10 hrs

Max DC rapid charging

153 kW

10–80% rapid: approx. 26 min

Charge ports

CCS2

Company car tax (BIK)

4% BIK 2026/27

All pure electric vehicles attract a flat 4% BIK rate in 2026/27, rising to 5% in 2027/28. This makes the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance significantly cheaper as a company car than a petrol or diesel equivalent. Confirm on GOV.UK.

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Alternatives to consider

How the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance compares to similar EVs on battery, range, home charging speed and V2X capability.

EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Volvo CCS

Battery (usable)
64 kWh
WLTP range
291 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
153 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~10 hrs
10–80% rapid
~26 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✓

Same body and charging speed with around 40 more WLTP miles for £7,000 less

IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD

Hyundai CCS

Battery (usable)
77.4 kWh
WLTP range
285 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
220 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~12.1 hrs
10–80% rapid
~18 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✓

More range, V2L standard, and 220kW DC charging at a similar price

EV6 Long Range RWD

Kia CCS

Battery (usable)
74 kWh
WLTP range
328 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
233 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~11.6 hrs
10–80% rapid
~18 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✓

800V charging with V2L and more real-world range for similar money

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • AWD with 0–62mph in 3.6 seconds from a sub-compact SUV body
  • 153kW DC rapid charging: 10–80% in around 26 minutes
  • V2L at 3.7kW enabled via OTA update, using the Type 2 AC port

Weaknesses

  • AWD cuts WLTP range to 249 miles from the same 64kWh usable battery
  • 318-litre boot unchanged; no frunk adds to the practicality limit
  • No V2H or V2G; V2L uses the AC inlet rather than a dedicated socket

Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance FAQs

How quick is the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance?

Volvo quotes 0–62mph in 3.6 seconds, which is quicker than the BMW i4 M50 on paper. Both motors produce a combined 428hp. It shares the 64kWh usable battery with the Single Motor Extended Range.

Does the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor support V2L?

Yes. V2L at 3.7kW was enabled via an OTA software update in summer 2024, using the Type 2 AC charging port. V2H and V2G are not supported on any EX30 variant.

What is the real-world range of the EX30 Twin Motor Performance?

WLTP is 249 miles. Real-world motorway range is likely to be 170–200 miles. The smaller battery relative to the performance output means the Twin Motor is best suited to drivers who prioritise acceleration and shorter commutes over long-distance trips.

Is the EX30 Twin Motor worth choosing over the Single Motor Extended Range?

Only if performance is the priority. The Single Motor ER costs around £7,000 less and gives around 40 more WLTP miles from the same battery. DC charging speed is identical on both variants at 153kW.

Sources & data transparency

All data on this page was verified on 2026-05-14 from primary manufacturer and regulatory sources.