Volvo EX30

Advertised now from €39K which isn’t bad but they’re quite a small car with limited range.

Unlikely you’re going to get all that for less than €45K which puts it competing with the likes of an ID.4, Model Y etc.

They’ve already changed the headline and edited the article.

I rented an extended range rwd executive spec for 3 days at the end of may in France. Drove it on dual carriageways (110 limit), national roads (80-90) towns and hills, no motorway driving. I only managed to do 327km on ab 83% battery in very mild temperatures so 480km my bottom. I would say my MY RWD would have 145kWh/km consumption if not lower on the same trip.

And don't get me started on the UI (same as polestar 2 I rented from hertz in the UK - multiple layers to get to certain safety functions) and the lane keeping assist which was bouncing in the lanes like a yoyo and freaking out on slightest of turns on dual carriageways. I also had to read FAQ to try to figure out how to consistently operate the assist/acc - it was infuriatingly illogical.

Interior quality wss good, but alternative materials and savings made on window control buttons like in ID.3 is daft. Took me while to figure out hot to use the rotating knob for adjusting the electric seat. It's fairly tight in the back and smallish boot. I know, I'm comparing to MY but there was much more leg room in my ID.3 1st. If your 3yo could easily kick the front seat then your car is small:)

With regards to power delivery - meh. Doesn't feel like 5.3s to 100kph car. Overall, I wouldn't be happier to jump back into MY when back in Ireland.

As some may be aware, the EX30 is subject to a safety recall due to poor battery modules and risk of fire.

Have any owners had their battery modules replaced as yet in Ireland? My dealer keeps repeating that they are waiting on parts. There are many reports of UK owners having all three battery modules already replaced.

Anyhoo, just wondering.

FYI - Now at almost 30k and still very impressed with this car. Exception being having to have a 70% limit until they replace the battery.

Communication should have been better for sure.

I shall continue to twiddle my thumbs, and annoy both Volvo and the dealer regularly.