Volvo Car UK has introduced the Volvo EX30 Cargo, its first fully electric car-derived van designed for commercial customers, as automakers expand into compact electric utility vehicles for urban fleets.
The EX30 Cargo is based on the Volvo EX30 and is offered in two variants: the standard Cargo and the Cross Country Cargo. The model is tailored for fleet and business users, combining passenger car features with added practicality.
To create cargo space, the rear seats have been removed and replaced with a flat load floor and access panel, resulting in up to 1,000 litres of load capacity and a payload of up to 390 kilograms. A bulkhead separates the cabin from the cargo area, while redesigned rear panels and wider-opening doors improve usability.
Additional features aimed at commercial use include an integrated cargo work light, enhanced securing points and underfloor storage solutions.
The vehicle is produced through a second-stage conversion process carried out by Volvo Car UK, applicable to both new orders and existing vehicles from Model Year 2026 and 2027. The company said the Cargo variant maintains its safety credentials, with all systems tested to perform under the modified configuration.
The EX30 Cargo will be sold exclusively through fleet channels in the United Kingdom, with pricing starting at £36,010. It is available in Core and Plus trims, with the Cross Country version offered in Plus specification.
Looking ahead, Volvo Car UK plans to introduce a new P3 Extended Range powertrain for Model Year 2027, delivering 150 hp and up to 300 miles of range. This will sit alongside the higher-output P5 variant producing 200 kW and the P8 all-wheel-drive system with 315 kW.
“While we are best known for our passenger vehicles, we recognise that business owners and fleets also want the quality, safety and technology that Volvo is renowned for in a compact commercial vehicle too, which is why we created the extremely practical EX30 Cargo,” said Jack Munford, Head of Fleet at Volvo Car UK, in a company statement.