The fully electric one Volvo EX30 is finally available in Australian showrooms, and the brand’s local boss says he will be expanding the range with an adventure-ready Cross Country version in the near future.
In conversation with CarExpert Speaking at the launch of the EX30 in Australia, Volvo Car Australia Managing Director Stephen Connor said: EX30 Cross Country It’s definitely coming, but the “when” isn’t clear yet.
“We plan to bring it with us [but] We have not yet decided when we will launch the EX30 Cross Country,” said Mr Connor.
“[Cross Country] is part of our basic equipment, part of our make-up and the car looks great. This will allow the segment to grow again, from being purely a family car to a fun, adventurous car that can be taken off-road.”
Mr Connor couldn’t comment further on what will power the EX30 Cross Country when it gets here, but a logical assumption is a dual-motor four-wheel drive system.
“We are still working on it with the product team, but depending on what happens we can decide [which drivetrains to offer] from a local perspective,” Mr. Connor continued.
“So yeah, it’s definitely coming – I just can’t tell you when.”
The Volvo EX30 Cross Country was introduced as part of the electric crossover’s debut last June.
The EX30 Cross Country, depicted in the images as a kind of early, near-production concept, has been described as a “special version” that is scheduled to launch in Europe in 2024.
Key highlights include increased ground clearance (measurements to be determined), 19-inch black alloy wheels with the option of smaller 18-inch alloy wheels “with bespoke tyres” – probably tougher rubber.
Other distinguishing features include front, rear and side underbody protection; special black panels for the front bumper and tailgate; as well as a Cross Country emblem with a small Swedish flag on the hood as “icing on the cake”.
Three variants of the EX30 are offered worldwide.
For the entry-level single-motor powertrain, which features a 200kW rear electric motor, there is a choice of standard range and extended range batteries – a 51kW LFP base unit and a 69kWh NMC battery for longer range. Only the Extended Range is offered in Australia.
At the top of the range is the Twin Motor Performance, which comes standard with the 69kWh extended-range NMC battery and boasts a system output of 315kW from its two electric motors and a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time Only offers 3.6 seconds – it accelerates the fastest Volvo ever.
Given the Cross Country’s more adventurous bent, the Twin Motor Performance powertrain with all-wheel drive seems a logical addition. However, it is unclear whether Volvo is planning a less powerful, dual-engine version to coincide with the Cross Country’s global launch.
The 2025 Volvo EX30 range is available now. Prices start at $59,990 plus on-road costs for the base Single Motor Extended Plus variant.
While the entry-level MY25 saw no price increase, the higher-spec Ultra versions – available in single-motor and twin-motor performance derivatives – were rewarded with price increases of $1,300 despite no specification changes. According to Volvo Car Australia, rising freight costs are to blame.
Stay tuned CarExpert for our Volvo EX30 review on Thursday May 9th at 5pm AEST.
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