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Volvo EX30 or Volvo EX40?

What are the main differences between the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo EX40?

Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.

Volvo EX30

From-price
€32,995 (price list 20 April 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
334–476 km
Power
110–315 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
26 min
Boot space
318 litres (ISO)
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2024)
Versions in the price list
31

Volvo EX40

From-price
€40,995 (valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price))
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
477–573 km
Power
178–325 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
26 min
Boot space
410 litres (ISO)
Euro NCAP
not confirmed in an official source
Versions in the price list
18

How do the versions of the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo EX40 compare?

The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.

Comparison of Volvo EX30 EX30 P3 Essential, Volvo EX30 EX30 P3 Long Range Core, Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 Essential, Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 Long Range Core: price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureVolvo EX30 EX30 P3 EssentialVolvo EX30 EX30 P3 Long Range CoreVolvo EX40 EX40 P5 EssentialVolvo EX40 EX40 P5 Long Range Core
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€32,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 20 April 2026€37,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 20 April 2026€40,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)€46,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)
Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€31,895€36,895€39,825€45,825
Specifications
PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026Electric, Rear-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel drive
PowerdiffersSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026110 kW (150 hp)110 kW (150 hp)178 kW (238 hp)185 kW (252 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20268.6 s8.3 s7.3 s7.3 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026334–337 km17.1–17.2 kWh/100 km471–476 km17–17.2 kWh/100 km477 km17.2–17.6 kWh/100 km573 km16.6–17.2 kWh/100 km
Battery capacity (net)differsSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 202649 kWh64 kWh67 kWh79 kWh
AC chargingSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 202611 kW11 kW11 kW11 kW
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026134 kW153 kW180 kW205 kW
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 202626 min28 min26 min28 min
Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 20261,840 kg1,850 kg2,040 kg2,075 kg
Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20261,000 kg1,200 kg1,500 kg1,500 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026318 l318 l410 l410 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20264,233 × 1,838 × 1,555 mm4,233 × 1,838 × 1,555 mm4,425 × 1,873 × 1,652 mm4,425 × 1,873 × 1,652 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 4 December 20245 of 5 stars (2024)5 of 5 stars (2024)not confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source
Costs (computed)
Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€485€5,817 a year on €31,895€576€6,917 a year on €36,895€630€7,562 a year on €39,825€740€8,882 a year on €45,825
Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026€214 – €234all provinces, 2026€214 – €234all provinces, 2026€252 – €276all provinces, 2026€271 – €296all provinces, 2026
Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 20 April 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€4.4617.2 kWh/100 km€4.4617.2 kWh/100 km€4.5717.6 kWh/100 km€4.4617.2 kWh/100 km

When do you choose the Volvo EX30 and when the Volvo EX40?

Choose the Volvo EX30 if…

  • you want a compact, well-equipped electric car with a five-star Euro NCAP result
  • you mostly sit in the front and rarely carry adults in the back
  • you want a WLTP range of 471-476 km with the 64 kWh battery
  • you want to tow a braked trailer of 1,000 to 1,600 kg (depending on the version)

From our review of the Volvo EX30

Choose the Volvo EX40 if…

  • you want a comfortable compact electric SUV with a long range (up to 573 km WLTP)
  • you want fast charging: up to 205 kW DC with the 79 kWh battery
  • you want to tow a heavier trailer: 1,500 kg, or 1,800 kg with the P8 AWD

From our review of the Volvo EX40

These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.

What do the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo EX40 cost per month?

Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volvo EX30 costs per month: electricity about €56 (WLTP consumption 17.2 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €79 – €86 depending on the province, together €134 – €142 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volvo EX40 costs per month: electricity about €57 (WLTP consumption 17.6 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €150 – €158 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

Monthly costs of the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo EX40 in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
Volvo EX30EX30 P3 Essential€56€79 – €86€134 – €142
Volvo EX40EX40 P5 Essential€57€92 – €101€150 – €158

Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.

Are there used Volvo EX30 or Volvo EX40 cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo EX40 cost?

The Volvo EX30 costs from €32,995 (price list 20 April 2026) and the Volvo EX40 from €40,995 (valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)).

Which goes further, the Volvo EX30 or the Volvo EX40?

According to WLTP the Volvo EX30 manages 334–476 km and the Volvo EX40 477–573 km. The Volvo EX40 goes the furthest.

How big is the boot of the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo EX40?

The boot of the Volvo EX30 holds 318 litres (ISO) and the Volvo EX40 410 litres (ISO).

Which charges faster, the Volvo EX30 or the Volvo EX40?

Fast charging from 10 to 80 % takes from 26 min in the Volvo EX30 and from 26 min in the Volvo EX40 (quickest version).

Where can you read more about the Volvo EX30 and the Volvo EX40?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): nieuwe Volvo personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (eerste toelating = eerste tenaamstelling NL) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): massa ledig voertuig, massa rijklaar en zitplaatsen van nieuwe EX30/EX40/XC60/V60/XC40 in 2026 (groepen > 10 auto's) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl): Prijslijst Volvo EX30 + Volvo EX30 Cross Country, modeljaar 2027 (versie MY27 04-2026 v2, 13-05-2026) (document date 20 April 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl): Prijslijst Volvo EX30 + Volvo EX30 Cross Country Europa, modeljaar 2027 (versie MY27 04-2026 v2 Europa, 13-05-2026) (document date 20 April 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl): Prijslijst nieuwe Volvo EX40, modeljaar 2027 | 9 november 2026 (voorlopige prijslijst, versie MY27 11-2026 v1, 10-09-2026) (document date 9 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. Euro NCAP: Volvo EX30 2024 assessment (document date 4 December 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)

Is a value missing? Then we could not confirm it in an official source. Read how we work.