Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV just got the Cross Country treatment. The rugged new EX30 model is Volvo’s first EV to earn the rugged Cross Country upgrade. Check out the upgraded model below.
Volvo unveils new EX30 Cross Country electric SUV
We knew it was coming soon after Volvo teased the off-road variant model with a Steve Jobs-like “One More Thing” surprise during the EX30 launch in 2023. Now, it’s officially here.
Volvo revealed the EX30 Cross Country during a fireside chat in a secluded cabin in snowy Sweden. The new model has several added features and even more ground clearance for those who want to go off the beaten path.
The EX30 is already a top seller in Europe and is now rolling out in North America. Although it’s already a perfect electric SUV for getting around town, the Cross Country variant unlocks its full potential or, as Volvo says, “enables a seamless switch from one natural EX30 habitat to another.”
Volvo lifted the standard EX30, giving it more ground clearance. The Cross Country variant has 7.7″ of ground clearance compared to the standard model’s 7″.
For a smaller electric SUV, that’s not too bad. In comparison, the Subaru Solterra has 8.3″ of ground clearance.
Small size, but built for big adventures
You can see a few differences right off the bat from the standard model, including an embossed blacked-out grille, skid plates, and wheel arches. It also added bigger 19″ wheels with an optional 18″ all-terrain accessory tire.
Inside, the new model still includes the EX30’s clever tech and storage, but Volvo upgraded it for off-road adventures.
Volvo removed the door speakers and replaced them with large storage bins. The speakers are now found on the dashboard in a soundbar.
Like all EX30 models, the Cross Country variant includes a 12.3″ tablet-style infotainment system with Google built-in.
Powered by its dual-motor AWD system, the rugged new variant is “more than capable of handling the tough and slippery conditions” outside the city. The Cross Country model uses the same AWD powertrain as the EX30 Twin Motor Performance with up to 422 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque.
It’s also equipped with the same 65 kWh battery pack, which provides an EPA-estimated range of up to 253 miles with fast charging (10% to 80%) in 26.5 minutes. However, the lifted model will likely see a slight drop in range.
At 167″ long, 72″ wide, and 61″ tall with a wheelbase of 104″, the EX30 is about the size of a Chevy Bolt EV (163″ long x 70″ wide x 62″ tall).
Top comment by Ben
So if there are ‘cross country variants’ of SUVs, is that a tacit admission that despite all the photo ops, SUVs are actually just minivans?
And that cross country variant… is the suspension improved over the default model or is it just cosmetics? Can it absorb a 3-ton vehicle driving over genuinely bumpy terrain?
My electric ‘SUV’ already struggles with potholes.
The 2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance model starts at $44,900 in the US. Later this year, Volvo will launch the lower-priced Single Motor variant, starting at $34,950. Prices for the Cross Country model will be revealed closer to launch, but it’s expected to start at around $48,000 to $50,000, or slightly more than the Ultra upgrade ($46,600).
| 2025 Volvo EX30 trim | Starting Price | Driving Range |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, Plus | $44,900 | 253 miles |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, Ultra | $46,600 | 253 miles |
After the first models were delivered in late 2023, the Volvo EX30 was the third-best-selling EV in Europe, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.
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