"I feel like Volvo has gotten a bad rap here at InsideEVs. My colleagues, Mack Hogan and Patrick George have had middling experiences with the brand's latest wares, ranging from catastrophic and non-functional software in the EX90 to straight-up not really liking what the EX30 had to offer the market. Still, there is a diversity of opinion here at InsideEVs."
"Some of the things my colleagues love, I flat out don't like; just ask any on our jury about our voting process for the Breakthrough EV of the Year awards. I, for one, generally love screen-based infotainment systems and don't necessarily mind paying more money for a smaller premium car, two things that haven't resonated well with most American car buyers and auto journalists."
"But Volvo must know it has some work to do to make its electric products a little sharperand better for the price. For 2026, it's added two big things to its EX30 subcompact hatchback, or, um, crossover, to broaden its appeal. First, they've lowered the price with a new entry-level model called the Plus Single Motor. Also, they've butched up the EX30 with the new Cross Country version, featuring chunky tires and dark-colored trim pieces."
Volvo updated the EX30 for 2026 with two main changes: a lower-priced Plus Single Motor entry model and a Cross Country variant with chunky tires and dark-colored trim. The Plus Single Motor lowers the entry price to $40,245 and provides a single-motor RWD option with about 261 miles of range. The Cross Country emphasizes rugged styling and was tested at $49,445 with a 69 kWh battery and 227-mile range; a dual-motor option produces up to 422 hp and quicker acceleration. The updates aim to broaden consumer appeal in the American market.
Read at insideevs.com
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