Volvo EX30 Plus Single Motor

Striking a neat balance between pleasingly brisk performance and useful operating range, the middle child of the EX30 range is the one to go for

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When we tested the EX30 Twin Motor in our June 2024 issue, we walked away duly impressed by its combination of decent operating range (460 km, claimed) and offthe-line acceleration capable of rearranging one's internal anatomy. While such shenanigans were fun, it was the single motor models - more specifically the extended range variant - that we were especially keen to sample.

And it's been worth the wait.

On the surface, there is little to discern the 'lesser' EX30 from its Twin Motor sibling; the styling is still suitably futuristic and the cabin - with its 12.3-inch central infotainment screen and swathes of tactile recycled materials retains its sense of occasion.

We are still not talking about the most practical car on the market. While the cabin's minimalistic aesthetics and glass roof do lend it a welcome airiness, the EX30 is still little bigger than a B-segment crossover with limited rear legroom and a modest 192 litres of boot space.