range of 100 and 130 km/h

According to the first reports, the Volvo EX30 is not an economy miracle. By testing the use of an electric SUV at 100 and 130 km / h – as we have already done with many EVs – we learn how things work.

This test features the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range. That’s the version with a bigger battery of 64 kWh (net) and a WLTP range of 475 km.

We will compare the EX30’s usage figures with those of the new electric Hyundai Kona. Two electric SUVs in the B segment priced at around 40 grand. And just important for a fair comparison: the weather is the same: about 10 degrees and dry.

Volvo EX30: 100 kilometers per hour

At 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range has an average consumption of 19.9 kWh/100 km. If you run a full battery with a usable capacity of 64 kWh completely empty, you will arrive 321 kilometers ver.

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Let’s take it Hyundai Kona model added, we see very low consumption: 16.3 kWh/100 km. The EX30 is not really an economy miracle: at this speed it uses 22 percent more power than the Hyundai.

Volvo EX30: 130 kilometers per hour

Anyone who thinks they might rush home in the evening should keep a close eye on the battery’s condition. At 130 km / h, power consumption increases to 27.3 kWh / 100 km. The result is a range of 130-km/h 234 kilometers.

Small consolation: yes, the EX30 is quite thirsty, but at this speed the difference in consumption with the Kona Electric (25.4 kWh/100 km) is reduced to 7 percent.

Actual range relative to WLTP

• WLTP range – 475 km – 100%
• Race 100 km/h – 321 km – 67%
• Race 130 km/h – 234 km – 49%

Conclusion

For such a small car, the Volvo EX30 uses a lot of power. And because it uses 22 percent more energy during the day on the highway than the Kona Electric, the large 69 kWh (net: 64 kWh) battery is empty after 321 kilometers.

In other words: if you buy the EX30, make sure you budget for the version with this big battery. The entry-level EX30’s battery has 51 kWh (net: 49 kWh) and, according to our calculations, lasts about 250 kilometers at 100 km / h.