2024 Volvo EX30 launched in Malaysia, from RM189k – up to 476km range

2024 Volvo EX30 launched in Malaysia, from RM189k – up to 476km range

The Volvo EX30 has now been launched in Malaysia, with prices starting from RM188,888, and with three variants on offer. The EX30 is basically the sister model of both the Smart #1 and the Zeekr X. And as you can guiess by the ‘30’ in its name, it is smaller than the Volvo C40 (or should we start to call it EC40 in Malaysia now?).

  • Volvo EX30 Plus – RM188,888
  • Volvo EX30 Ultra – RM208,888
  • Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin Performance – RM228,888

How small? Well it measures 4,233 mm long,1,836 mm wide, 1,549 mm tall, and it has a wheelbase measuring 2,650 mm long. And like the Smart #1 and Zeekr X it is built on the SEA2 platform from the Geely Group.

Among the standard items on the Volvo EX30 Plus are:

  • LED Headlights
  • 19-inch 5-spoke aero wheels
  • Rear fog lamps
  • Rear led lights
  • Onyx Black rear spoiler
  • Onyx Black mirror caps and roof
  • Powered tailgate

The Ultra and Ultra Twin Performance variants add:

  • Panoramic roof

The three variants of the Volvo EX30 consist of a combination of two drivetrain setups and one battery pack setup. You get a 69 kWh battery across the range, and you either get a single-motor or a dual-motor setup, depending on the variant. You may refer to the table below for the full powertrain details of all three variants:

EX30 Plus EX30 Ultra EX30 Ultra Twin Performance
Powertrain Single-motor RWD Single-motor RWD Dual-motor AWD
Max. Power 272 PS
(200 kW)
272 PS
(200 kW)
428 PS
(315 kW)
Max. Torque 343 Nm 343 Nm 543 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.3 s 5.3 s 3.6 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h 180 km/h
Battery capacity 69 kWh 69 kWh 69 kWh
Range (WLTP) 476 km 476 km 450 km
Max. AC Charging rate 11kW 11 kW 11 kW
Max. DC Charging rate 175 kW 175 kW 175 kW

Inside, the Volvo Ex30 showcases the brand’s new minimalistic design approach. A large portrait head unit sits in the middle of the simple dashboard and there are many clever storage compartments in the EX30 – one of it being the cupholder/cubby space setup for the centre console.

Among the standard interior items for the Volvo EX30 are:

  • 12.3-inch centre display
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • High-level Interior illumination
  • Powered  tailgate
  • Harman Kardon Premium audio system
  • Front & Rear USB-C ports
  • Denim decor
  • Manually adjustable driver seat

The Ultra and Ultra Twin Performance variants add:

  • Powered front seats
  • Panoramic Sunroof

As for safety, the Volvo EX30 comes standard with:

  • Pilot Assist
  • Volvo Safe Space Technology

The Ultra and Ultra Twin Performance Variants add:

  • Park Pilot Assist
  • 360° camera

The Volvo EX30 comes with a 5-year/unlimited mileage manufacturer warranty and an 8-year high voltage battery warranty. It also comes withe a complimentary Volvo Service Plan which entails 5 years of free service. The service plan is also transferable. The Volvo EX30 also comes with a 5-year complimentary Digital Services package which includes Google and data connectivity.

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Arif Chan
With a deep interest and relevant experiences in the automotive industry, Arif writes about everything automotive. His employment history includes being an automotive production engineer, a highway project engineer, an alternative-fuel researcher, and a motoring journalist. In case you'd like to nerd out, you can check out his research paper here: https://aiche.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ep.13749