Volvo Car India has officially confirmed the launch of the EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs in the Indian market by 2025. While the launch timeline has yet to be revealed, here's what we know:
Volvo EX30: Powertrain, Features and More
The EX30 is the Swedish carmaker's entry-level EV built on Geely's SEA platform that also underpins the Polestar 4. In the international market, the all-electric SUV comes with three powertrain options and two battery sizes. The base-spec EX30 gets a 267bhp rear-mounted motor with a low-cost 51kWh LFP battery, yielding a claimed range of 342km on a single charge. Then, there is the Single Motor Extended Range variant, which, when using the same motor and a larger 69kWh NMC battery, offers a range of 442km. Meanwhile, the top-spec Twin Motor Performance version, equipped with two electric motors and a 69kWh battery, asserts a range of 426km on a single charge. Volvo claims the most powerful variant can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds, which according to the firm, is faster than any Volvo ever.
With the interior, the EX30 follows a minimalistic approach like the other Volvo cars. It gets a 12.3-inch vertically placed touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a soundbar running across the width of the dashboard. The four interior theme options are on offer – Breeze, Mist, Pine, and Indigo, all made of different recyclable and renewable materials. There is also a new Park Pilot Assist feature as part of the safety tech.
Design-wise, the Volvo EX30 closely resembles the flagship EX90 revealed in 2022. It features a blanked-off grille with a Volvo badge, signature 'Thor’s Hammer' headlights, aero-optimised alloy wheels ranging from 18 to 20 inches, and C-shaped LED tail lights. On offer are five colour options: Moss Yellow, Vapour Grey, Onyx Black, Crystal White, and Cloud Blue.
Volvo EX90: Powertrain, Features and More
As for the brand's flagship model, there is a 111kWh battery pack with a WLTP range of 600km available. In an all-wheel-drive avatar, the Twin Motor version makes 402bhp and 770Nm, while the Performance variant churns out 509bhp and 910Nm. Regardless of which one you go for, the top speed of 180km/h is the same for both. The single-motor powertrains are also on the cards.
The EX90 is the first model from the Swedish brand to be underpinned by an EV SPA2 architecture, and it gets a three-row seating arrangement. Unlike the EX30, it comes with 22-inch five-spoke alloy wheels; however, the talking point is a 14.5-inch vertically oriented touchscreen that operates on Volvo’s Google-based system. It also features a laser-based surround-view sensing system called LiDAR (standard), along with eight cameras and radar.
Volvo is mulling local assembly of the EX30 and EX90 in India. If that is the case, it will help Volvo achieve competitive pricing for the India-spec electric SUVs.
Volvo EV Lineup in India
Currently, Volvo sells the XC40 Recharge and the C40 Recharge in the India EV lineup, priced at Rs 57.90 lakh and Rs 62.95 lakh, respectively. The prices are ex-showroom. The all-electric XC40 Recharge made up 24 per cent of overall sales in the Jan-Sept period of 2023. The automaker sold 419 XC40s during this period. Meanwhile, the C40 Recharge contributed 180 units since its launch in September 2023.
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