Volvo has launched a more affordable version of its compact electric SUV, the EX30, for the 2026 model year in the United States. The new Single Motor variant starts at $38,950, representing a price reduction of nearly $6,000 compared with the 2025 model, which began at $44,600.
Initially planned for release by the end of 2024, the entry-level EX30 has now arrived on Volvo’s U.S. website after production delays. The updated lineup expands beyond the previously available 422-horsepower Twin Motor Performance version, introducing a more accessible option aimed at broadening the vehicle’s appeal.
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The EX30 Single Motor features a rear-mounted 268-horsepower motor and uses the same 69 kWh battery pack as the Twin Motor variant. It offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 261 miles, while the dual-motor model provides 253 miles at an additional $6,000 cost. Charging speeds reach 175 kW, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in around 28 minutes.
The base configuration includes the Plus package, with an optional Ultra grade adding advanced driver assistance and convenience features such as Park Pilot Assist and a 360-degree camera, priced at $46,650.
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Volvo has also added a Cross Country variant to the 2026 lineup, starting at $48,150. Designed for mixed terrain use, it features all-wheel drive, raised ground clearance, skid plates, and wider wheel arches, offering a range of 227 miles.
The expanded EX30 range forms part of Volvo’s broader 2026 electric vehicle updates, which include improvements to the larger EX90 SUV—now featuring faster charging and greater computing power—and the addition of a Black Edition design package for the EX40.
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