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Volvo EX30 gets new entry-level power option

Phill Tromans
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
  • New entry-level 150PS power option for small electric SUV
  • 211-mile range from 51kWh battery
  • Prices and UK availability yet to be confirmed
  • New user interface inside and Vehicle-to-Load added

Volvo has announced a new entry-level version of its EX30 small electric SUV. Powered by a 51kWh battery, the new model has 150PS of power and a range of up to 211 miles. It will drop the entry price of the car, although Volvo hasn't yet confirmed what that price will be in the UK – or even if it will make it here.

As well as the new power option, Volvo will also update the EX30's user interface across all models, with a redesigned controls and access to settings. The company says some controls will be "closer at hand" while a customisable content bar can either automatically display the functions it thinks you need, or you can specify them yourself.

Also coming to the EX30 is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, which lets users plug appliances into the car through a regular plug socket and use the car's battery as a power bank. This will be restricted to certain markets, and Volvo again hasn't yet confirmed whether it's coming to the UK. Users will need to buy a V2L adaptor to take advantage of the new feature.

Both the new user interface and V2L capability will be available in new EX30s and will also be rolled out to existing owners through over-the-air software updates in the summer.

The tweaks to the EX30 are in addition to the new EX30 Black Edition (below) announced earlier this year.

2026 Volvo EX30 price and release date

2026 Volvo EX30 Black Edition

Volvo hasn't given an exact date for the introduction of the new features, but has said they'll be rolled out over the summer. Prices also haven't been confirmed. The entry-level single-motor EX30 Core currently costs from £33,060.

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My Volvo EX30 has been recalled - what are my rights?

I bought a new Volvo EX30 Ultra Long Range from a main dealer in May 2024, paying in cash. A safety recall has since been issued due to a potential high-voltage battery fire risk, and I’ve been advised not to charge the car beyond 70% while awaiting further action. I specifically chose the Long Range version because I need the range, and with this restriction the car is no longer suitable for my needs. What are my rights under consumer law, and what should Volvo reasonably be expected to provide in this situation (e.g. a fix, replacement vehicle, or other remedy)?
If a vehicle is recalled then the manufacturer has an obligation to notify owners of the vehicle, explain any risks and arrange rectification to be carried out at no expense to the owner. If the vehicle is no longer suitable for your needs, it could be argued that you have grounds to reject the vehicle. However, that the vehicle is approaching two years old would make this less likely, and it is possible that the dealer would refuse an attempt to reject given that the issue is a temporary fault which can and should be rectified rather than an individual issue. Typically the owner is expected to give the dealer an opportunity to rectify the issue before attempting to reject the vehicle. However we would suggest asking the dealer for a courtesy/replacement car that will cover your needs while you await the fix.
Answered by David Ross
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