Volvo EX30 or Volvo XC40 Recharge: which one to choose?

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Volvo EX30 or Volvo XC40 Recharge: which one to choose?

As the automotive market in Canada and Quebec evolves towards electrification, Volvo has for the first time offered more electric and hybrid vehicles in its range than combustion engines.

Two models in particular stand out for their city-friendly features: the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge.

But both embody Volvo's vision of a greener future, while offering more or less identical performance and features. So, faced with these two electric SUVs, the question arises - which one to choose?

In this article, we detail the strengths and special features of each model to help you decide which is best suited to your needs.


How much space is there on board the Volvo EX30 vs XC40 Recharge?

First of all, let's start with habitability, an important criterion for young families buying SUVs.

In terms of dimensions, the Volvo EX30 is 20 cm shorter than the XC40 Recharge, which should therefore impinge on habitability. Except that the Volvo EX30 is also almost 20 cm wider.

Rear passengers will have more room in the Volvo XC40 Recharge, which makes sense because it's longer, but in the Volvo EX30, its extra width and all-round panoramic roof will give an unrivalled sense of space.

What's more, the interior of the Volvo EX30 is minimalist, with a new, slimmer steering wheel and a tablet that brings together numerous functions (and therefore fewer buttons), resulting in a more breathable space.

Not to mention the possibility of personalizing the interior with specific ambiences and colors, accentuating the effect of space and well-being.



As for the Volvo XC40 Recharge, it inherits the interiors of the thermal range - modular, comfortable and technological - while boasting a larger boot volume (452L vs. 318L for the EX30).


What is the range of the Volvo EX30 vs XC40 Recharge?

The Volvo EX30 inherits a Nickel, Manganese and Cobalt (NMC) battery with a total capacity of 69 kWh, 64 kWh of which is usable.

In terms of range, the EX30 boasts 420 KM in single-motor version and around 400 KM in dual-motor version.

In fact, if you'd like to find out more, the Volvo EX30 and Volvo XC40 Recharge articles provide full details of the range.


What is the price of the Volvo EX30 vs. XC40 Recharge?

When it comes to price, the Volvo EX30 is the winner!

The reason is simple - the Volvo EX30 was built to offer a low-cost electric vehicle. The Volvo XC40 Recharge, on the other hand, is a reinterpretation of its combustion version that had to be adapted.

In concrete terms, the Volvo EX30 is $6250 less expensive than the equivalent version in Core trim. As a reminder, the Volvo XC40 Recharge starts at $59,950, while the Volvo EX30 starts at $53,700.

To all these prices must be added with $2,620 for shipping and preparation, as well as $122 in taxes for air conditioning and tires.

All prices for the Volvo EX30 2025 can also be found in this article.




Volvo EX30 or Volvo XC40 Recharge, which one to choose?

But our best arguments won't be enough to tip the balance one way or the other. The best way to choose is to make an appointment with one of our sales advisors, who will show you the Volvo XC40 Recharge and examples of the interiors available on the EX30.

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