Volvo EX30 patent image leaked; interior bonus~

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Evan1

Discussion Starter · 1 mo ago

Volvos make great cars but tend to be expensive. There smallest model C40 runs about $60,000 USD with not the best range. They will soon introduce a smaller Volvo and Polestar model that is fully EV. But I still see price being an issue. More details by June 6.

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Steverino

· #2 · 1 mo ago

As shown: "Mad Max" interior trim level with exposed wires and dash mats...

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Evan1

Discussion Starter · #3 · 1 mo ago

Steverino said:
As shown: "Mad Max" interior trim level with exposed wires and dash mats...

Don't forget the home-made grenade disguised as a Coke bottle to take out the road gangs, lol.

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ElectricBowtie

· #4 · 1 mo ago

I don't know about the rear of the EX30 but I like what Volvo is doing with the front, especially the headlights.

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Evan1

Discussion Starter · #5 · 15 d ago

We should see more in the next several days....

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Steverino

· #6 · 15 d ago

Nice looking but charge port in the wrong spot for me

Andre YUL

· #7 · 15 d ago

Steverino said:
Nice looking but charge port in the wrong spot for me

Perfect spot. Defensive driving basics: backing into a parking spot is safer. Charging port at the rear means less accidents and less deaths.

Steverino

· #8 · 15 d ago

Andre YUL said:
Perfect spot. Defensive driving basics: backing into a parking spot is safer. Charging port at the rear means less accidents and less deaths.

In my garage the cord would block access to the garage door or I'd have to back in meaning walking all the way around the front and side of the car to get in the house. As it stands now, I get out, and the house door is oppositre the driver door and the charge station to the right. Very convenient.

Andre YUL

· #9 · 5 d ago

Live reveal of the EX30 tomorrow, 7:30AM Eastern time.

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ex30event.volvocars.com

Evan1

Discussion Starter · #10 · 3 d ago

It will have as an optional AWD; it will be made in China which means for US folks you can only lease it if you want the tax credit incentive.

Andre YUL

· #11 · 3 d ago

Starting at $35K in the US. Hopefully they'll pass along the IRA credit if you lease. While more expensive than a Bolt EUV, it will be in many ways a superior.

In Canada, pricing is not announced, but full subsidies should apply. This will be very popular in Quebec!

Probably not the right primary vehicle for our family (headroom and legroom not sufficient in rear seat for tall teens), but I like that Geely is aggressively pricing their car and trying to better serve those that want compact cars. I wish them well and hope it will be a winner not just in China and Europe, but in North America too.

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Evan1

Discussion Starter · #12 · 3 d ago

Andre YUL said:
Starting at $35K in the US. Hopefully, they'll pass along the IRA credit if you lease. While more expensive than a Bolt EUV, it will be in many ways superior.

In Canada, pricing is not announced, but full subsidies should apply. This will be very popular in Quebec!

Probably not the right primary vehicle for our family (headroom and legroom not sufficient in rear seat for tall teens), but I like that Geely is aggressively pricing their car and trying to better serve those that want compact cars. I wish them well and hope it will be a winner not just in China and Europe, but in North America too.

Well with those forest fires killing the air quality in the Northeast US, Trudeau should give us the same incentive as fellow Quebec residents, lol. Online chatter seems to indicate that the dual-motor variant might be somewhere around $50,000 USD. That will be a $16,000 increase. Given that this model seems spartan I don't see the justification for the additional amount. And not being manufactured in one of the NAFTA/USMCA areas might make it unattractive for some buyers. Other than the Equinox, I still think the Fisker PEAR might be the better value.

Andre YUL

· #13 · 3 d ago

When shopping for our 2nd EV in a few years, the Pear, Mini Aceman and EX30 could all be on my list. I like the Pear so far (have a deposit on one), but Volvo has a better chance of not being bankrupt in the next few years and there will be more places to service the cars.

Evan1

Discussion Starter · #14 · 3 d ago

Andre YUL said:
When shopping for our 2nd EV in a few years, the Pear, Mini Aceman and EX30 could all be on my list. I like the Pear so far (have a deposit on one), but Volvo has a better chance of not being bankrupt in the next few years and there will be more places to service the cars.

Dealerships are also privately owned which means they might have a mind of their own. Fisker is supported by two very large companies so they are just as safe as Geely.

Andre YUL

· #15 · 3 d ago

Evan1 said:
Dealerships are also privately owned which means they might have a mind of their own. Fisker is supported by two very large companies so they are just as safe as Geely.

I hope you're right.

As a Canadian of partial Austrian ancestry, I'm required by law to be a fan of Magna International 😉. I'd be more confident buying an EV from Magna than from Fisker... As for Foxconn, they can assemble a good iPhone...

Jim99

· #16 · 2 d ago

I just looked on their website. What’s up with the dashboard? It looks like everything is controlled through the center iPad. No switches at all. Is that to keep the price low?

Also, the glass roof would make it awfully hot in there most of the year.

The Volvo will not be on my list.

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Andre YUL

· #17 · 2 d ago (Edited)

Not sure if the glass roof is for all trim levels or optional. Console-only is clearly not for everyone...

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Steverino

· #18 · 2 d ago

Nice looking with some interesting features like the center arm / cup & stuff holder, the package and space specs molded into the rear cargo header, the use of recycled materials. BUT, the lack of control buttons by using an iPad-type screen is a no go for me. And the rear seats are definitely cramped for many adults.

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