VOLVO EX30

Is its minimalism a result of being eco-friendly or just cutting costs?

- JAMES ATTWOOD

MILEAGE 5671 WHY WE'RE RUNNING IT To see if the clever design of this small EV can win us over in extended use

The ever-shortening days and the arrival of colder weather often present a challenge for EVs, and sometimes in unexpected ways.

Inspired by Tesla, the Volvo EX30 is now one of many EVs that have forgone a traditional instrument display and instead stuck key information such as your speed on the top edge of the central screen. It’s not a layout I'm a particular fan of but is one I've grown accustomed to and can live with.