VOLVO EX40

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VOLVO EX30

Both cars have designs that embody Volvo’s characteristic simplicity and robustness

The EX40 and EX30 are both Volvo cars, and because they are both SUVs, the body designs of the two cars are very similar. They also follow the straight-line styling typical of Volvo SUVs.

What is unique about this EV is its front fascia. Since it does not have an engine, there is no need to open up the grille. Strictly speaking, there is no need to stand up the front fascia, but it can be assumed that this styling was the result of following the front fascia of the Volvo family.

Comparing the body sizes of the two cars numerically, the EX40 is of course larger than the EX30. However, it is not dramatically larger. In particular, the wheelbase is almost the same. There is also not much difference in the interior space.

Volvo EX40 Plus Single Moto r

Body size = Length 4440mm x Width 1875mm x Height 1650mm

Wheelbase = 2700mm

Vehicle weight = 2030kg

Tire size = 235/50R19 (front) / 255/45R19 (rear)

Volvo EX30 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range

Body size = Length 4235mm x Width 1835mm x Height 1550mm

Wheelbase = 2650mm

Vehicle weight = 1790kg

Tire size = 245/45R19 (front and rear)

The EX40 also has the option of dual-motor AWD.

The powertrains of both cars share many similarities, including the fact that they both use a lithium-ion battery as the core to drive the rear wheel motor. What’s interesting is that the maximum motor output is higher in the EX30. There’s a reason for this. The EX30 remains rear-wheel drive, meaning this is the maximum output for the model, but the EX40 has a dual-motor AWD option in its lineup.

In the case of the EX40 AWD, the motor on the rear wheels is more powerful, and a motor is also installed on the front wheels. As a whole, the system produces more power than the EX30. In a simple comparison, the EX40 appears to be less powerful, but when you realize that it is a cheaper grade, the difference becomes understandable.

Volvo EX40 Plus Single Motor

Drive battery type = Lithium-ion battery

Rated output = 120.0 kW

Maximum output = 238 PS / 4000-5000 rpm

Maximum torque = 418 Nm / 1000 rpm

Transmission = 1-speed fixed

Drive system = RWD

Volvo EX30 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range

Drive battery type = Lithium-ion battery

Rated output = 75.0 kW

Maximum output = 272 PS / 6500-8000 rpm

Maximum torque = 343 Nm / 5345 rpm

Transmission = 1-speed fixed

Drive system = RWD

If you are looking for a single motor, you might consider the EX30.

The price difference between the two cars is over 1 million yen. The EX40 is the more expensive model, so it’s only natural, but considering the difference in specs, the EX40 feels a bit overpriced. The cruising range is also not that different, with the EX30 having a 560km range and the EX40 having a 590km range (WLTC mode).

If you are choosing a cheaper grade of the EX40, you might want to consider the EX30.