ev.nz summary
The short version
The EX30 is Volvo’s small fully electric SUV for New Zealand. The official price list effective 1 September 2026 lists the EX30 Ultra P5 Long Range from $64,990 (RWD) and the EX30 Ultra Cross Country P8 from $69,990 (AWD). Volvo quotes up to 462km WLTP for the P5 Long Range and 417km for the P8 AWD, with DC charging from 10 to 80 per cent in about 27 minutes at 175kW on the P5 — and flags those range, power and charging figures as preliminary with vehicle certification pending.
Highlights
- Competitive from-price on Ultra P5
- 5-star ANCAP (2024)
- Strong P8 AWD acceleration claim
- Compact SUV with 400–1,000L cargo
Worth knowing
- Range, power and DC figures flagged preliminary / certification pending
- Cross Country is the priced AWD line on the Sep 2026 list
- Digital services package renews after four years
This summary is based on Volvo Cars New Zealand’s EX30 page and price list checked on 24 October 2026, plus ANCAP’s 2024 rating. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | MRP | Drive | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX30 Ultra P5 Long Range | $64,990 | RWD | Up to 462km* | 5.3s |
| EX30 Ultra Cross Country P8 | $69,990 | AWD | Up to 417km* | 3.7s |
Overview
The Volvo EX30 is a five-seat small fully electric SUV sold by Volvo Cars New Zealand. The model page lists the EX30 Ultra from $64,990 for model year 2027, with Park Pilot Assist, a fixed panoramic roof and a 360° camera with 3D view among the highlighted Ultra equipment.
Two powertrains are detailed on the EX30 page: P5 Long Range Electric (rear-wheel drive, up to 462km WLTP, up to 200kW, 0–100km/h in 5.3 seconds) and P8 AWD Electric (up to 417km WLTP, up to 315kW, 0–100km/h in 3.7 seconds). Volvo states that range, power and the ~27-minute 10–80% DC charge figure at 175kW for the P5 are preliminary and that vehicle certification is pending.
The Volvo NZ price list effective 1 September 2026 lists EX30 Ultra P5 Long Range at $64,990 MRP (RWD) and EX30 Ultra Cross Country P8 at $69,990 MRP (AWD). Boot volume is up to 400 litres, or 1,000 litres with the rear seats folded including a 61-litre under-floor compartment.
ANCAP awarded the EX30 five stars in 2024 (rating expires December 2031).
Range and charging
Volvo’s 10–80% figure is the typical time at a 175kW DC station for the P5 Long Range and is flagged as preliminary. Real charging times vary with temperature, battery condition and equipment.
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Specifications
| Specification | P5 Long Range | P8 AWD / Cross Country P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Max power | Up to 200kW / 272hp* | Up to 315kW / 428hp* |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3s | 3.7s |
| Specification | P5 Long Range | P8 AWD / Cross Country P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | Up to 462km* | Up to 417km* |
| Specification | P5 Long Range | P8 AWD / Cross Country P8 |
|---|---|---|
| DC 10–80% | From 27 min @ 175kW* | See Volvo NZ |
| Specification | P5 Long Range | P8 AWD / Cross Country P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | |
| Boot | 400 litres (1,000 litres seats folded, incl. 61-litre underfloor) | |
| Wheels | 19" or 20" | |
*Range, power and DC charging figures on Volvo NZ’s EX30 page are preliminary and based on WLTP / Volvo estimates; vehicle certification pending. Prices are MRP from the Volvo NZ price list effective 1 September 2026 (GST included; on-road costs, options and accessories excluded). Checked 24 October 2026.
Equipment
Highlighted by Volvo NZ
- From $64,990 Ultra P5 Long Range (MRP)
- Up to 462km WLTP on P5 (preliminary)
- P8 AWD 0–100 in 3.7 seconds
- DC 10–80% from ~27 minutes at 175kW (P5, preliminary)
- 400-litre boot (1,000 litres seats folded)
- Google built-in for four years
EX30 Ultra (from Volvo NZ)
- Panoramic roof, fixed
- Park Pilot Assist
- 360° camera with 3D view
- Thor’s Hammer LED headlights
- Google built-in (Maps, Assistant, Play) — digital services package included for four years
Safety
ANCAP awarded the Volvo EX30 five stars in 2024. The rating applies to the tested variants and expires in December 2031.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Volvo Cars New Zealand: EX30 Range, power, charging, boot, Ultra equipment
- Volvo Cars New Zealand: Price list MRP effective 1 September 2026
- ANCAP: Volvo EX30 safety rating 5 stars, 2024
Preliminary range, power and charging figures are quoted as published by Volvo NZ and are not guaranteed. Google services renew on new terms after four years.
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