Volvo Cars announced on Wednesday that the upcoming model year of its EX30 model will include a new powertrain, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, and a redesigned UX.
The majority of the features are also set to become available to current drivers of the fully electric crossover SUV, free of charge, through over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
The Geely-owned automaker stated that the updated entry-level EV will be equipped with a new, smaller battery pack of 51kWh.
The powertrain will be capable of delivering a maximum output of 110kW and a WLTP range of up to 339 km — equivalent to 211 miles.
The battery pack can be upgraded to a larger 69kWh one, with a maximum range of 476 km (296 miles).
The updated EX30 will feature V2L technology, which enables the EV to supply power from its high-voltage battery to external devices, effectively functioning as a mobile “powerbank.”
However, Volvo clarified that the functionality will be “initially available in selected markets.”
Additionally, the model’s UX will be updated for a “more intuitive user experience.”
“A completely redesigned settings and controls system brings the right controls closer at hand,” the company said.
The V2L capability and the new UX update are expected to be provided this summer via OTA software updates to “new and existing EX30 customers,” as explained by the car maker.
The new iteration will include two new ”premium interior rooms”: ‘Harvest’ and ‘Black’, with the second option available for the EX30 Black Edition.
Meanwhile, the firm will introduce a Plus variant and a new single-motor version of the EX30 Cross Country.
Although pricing details were not disclosed, Automotive News reported that the new iteration will be on the “low-€30,000” — equivalent to $35,400 — price range.
Therefore, it will be at least €8,000 ($9,400) cheaper than the current German starting price of €38,490 ($45,400).
Volvo Cars‘ Chief Commercial Officer Erik Severinson emphasized the model’s importance to the company’s electrification goals.
“The latest EX30 will further increase our addressable market in this segment, be a driver of electrified growth for Volvo Cars and attract more customers towards full electrification, together with our electrical options in all other size segments,” he stated.
Major, Global Recall
The refresh arrives as the model faces scrutiny over battery safety. Two days earlier, Volvo recalled over 40,000 units of its entry-level EV globally.
The overheating battery issue, which could potentially lead to fires, affected nearly one-quarter (23.4%) of all SUVs sold in the past two years: 173,234.
Production of the model began in 2023 in both China and Belgium, with first customer deliveries starting in November of that year.
Other EX30 Recalls
Last month, Volvo had recalled 33,777 EX30 units worldwide due to the same defect in their high-voltage battery.
Of the affected vehicles, manufactured between late 2024 and late 2025, 10,440 were found in the UK, 2,815 in Australia, 40 in the US, and 143 in Singapore.
Seven vehicles reportedly caught fire, but no injuries were reported.
At the time, the Sweden-based company told owners to limit battery charging to 70% and to “park outside and away from structures”, while it developed a permanent fix.
Launch and Offers
The Volvo EX30 was unveiled back in June 2023, during a special event in Milan, and was launched five months later.
Deliveries of the fully electric SUV began in late June 2024.
As reported by EV last Friday, the automaker will cut prices on its EX30 and EX30 Cross Country models in South Korea by up to 7.61 million won ($5,300) from March 1 onward.
The entry-level EX30 Core will drop 16.0% to 39.91 million won ($28,000) from 47.51 million won ($33,300).
