The Bad & Ugly, after 4.000 km in EX30 👎
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2024
- The Good, Bad & Ugly. part 2/2
Here's my top 5 Bad tings with the EX30,
and also 1 Ugly thing
🚘 Moss Yellow EX30 Twin Performance Ultra presscar from @volvocarno
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:32 Luggage door/Frunk
06:56 Interior intro
08:22 Brake pedal
09:22 Centre Screen
15:58 Steering wheel
19:12 Driver Alert Monitoring
25:03 The Ugly Truth
📌Recorded 13th of March
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“Holy moley god damn piece of s**t”… made me crack up 😂
Haha 😂
I LOVE the honesty and candor in this review. Hopefully @volvo watches it and takes notes.
Thanks man 🙌 Yeah, heard several times that they do
Interesting to see how different things are that annoy people 😝
I'm driving an EX30 Twin for 4.000 km myself now, and can share my bads with you.
#5: Seats are OK, but interieur plastic looks and feels cheap. If this is the future, I'll stay in the past.
#4: VOLVO, .bring on Apple Car Play as advertised. Google Maps is fine, but I miss my own Media (e.g. Audiobooks)
#3: Speaking of sound: the soundbar is mehhhh..... I totally understand the idea that getiing rid of doorpanels reduces cost, but it also reduces quality of sound. The EX30 Sound system is mediocre.
#2: Why did VOLVO not put a tiny LED under the charging sockets lid? If you load at night somewhere outside, it's pitch dark in here
#1: made VOLVO think that there is no need for a HUD or a little display in direct view of the driver? This is totally bonkers and it is dangerous
Some issues that did not make it in the top 5:
Once, my center display went all black while driving abroad. The car was up and running. I had to call the VOLVO hotline to ask how a reset is done (left and right buttons on the steering wheel down for 15 seconds) because the manual was not accessible. Remember? SCREEN BLACK.
Keyless entry (with this really cheap plastic box) is not working properly. Sometimes the car does not recognize the device, then you have to fundle around with the grips until it unlocks. Annoying.VOLVO was advertising keyless entry by phone. Where is it? Or when?
And by the way, VOLVO: there is a lot of work to do in your EX30 App. Good start, but only a start. Average consumption shows wrong values, desired temperature can not be set, no charging limit under 50% and so on. Small ditches but go on.
Do I have anything good to say about the VOLVO EX30?
Yeah sure. It's a fucking rocket and I love it. Driving that car is pure fun. But that makes it even harder to understand why they screwed up a couple of things.
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This was hilarious - this guy sounds like me when I'm on a rant! Nice to know I'm not alone!
On the conclusion points comparing with the competitors, there is one additional aspect rarely discussed, but that has even more significant importance from personal experience: The outstanding quality, service and people of my Volvo dealer that no other brand can match.
Yeah. That right there are a huge point.. And something I can totally agree and relate to. Will probably talk about that in my next video, with a car that's not a Volvo.
In Warsaw/Poland the quality of Volvo service is very bad. They don’t understand what the word „quality” stands for. I wanna write an email to Sales Director of Volvo to inform him how bad situation with service is
Hi Kristian. I've enjoyed watching your ex30 videos and best of all, you clearly highlight issues that can be improved and fixed. In May I should be able to get the twin ultra up and running.
Glad you enjoyed them. Congrats with your upcoming EX30
Great video as always. If you didn’t have space constraints (90% of times you’re driving alone or with one other person), would you choose the EX-30 Twin Motor over the Polestar 2 Standard Range RWD?
Thanks so much 🙌 Well.. depends on price, and how far my daily trips was.. you get a lot more car if you step up in the Polestar 2 or Volvo's XC40/C40. Better car functionality. But price and daily usage would be the most important thing for me if I should decide between these. If you often have longer trips then I would go Polestar every day.
I had a blast watching your video review. 😀
How about the video feed from the rear camera having high latency/being laggy. Scary, as I've already hit the wall behind me once from navigating from the video.
I do believe that you have added a lot of value around the comprehensive EX30 all around review. I do understand these is your personal perspective, and so it is subjective. Different people have different needs. But what i do love about your content is the practicality you are bringing to the review game. So many reviews I watched (cause I bought an EX30, and only getting in April) and most talk about the exact same things and usually they are all praise, and positive pointers. Cool, refreshing honesty
Glad you've enjoyed my content ☺️ Overall it's a really great car. Some niggles, but some of the good overweigh some of the bad. In my opinion. Hope you will enjoy yours 👍
All good comments, but to me you missed the most obvious one: highway driving range. All reports, in not-so-cold weather, can barely reach 250km.... in Canada, that is not far enough, especially not in real winter where the result will be abysmal. All competitors that I can find in that price range all exceed 350 km.
I actually have a deposit on one but will likely cancel just because of that.
For me the highway range wasn't to bad in these conditions. It's maybe just one other car that really excels in highway driving. Obviously I wish it was better, but for me that's not the focus during EX30 development. Thanks for your input 👍
Brilliant! Love your honesty 😆😂. Im still getting one later this month.
Hi Kristian, maybe I missed the info, I would like to ask you about the consumption about single motor version, can you make a little recap about the urban/extra urban/highway consumptions?
Hi everyone!! Iam about to confirm the order for my next car EX30 and i would like to ask.What’s the really different between the simple soundbar and Harman Kardon music system? Thanks a lot!
Enjoyed the review, thank you. What is the building in the background?
Great. It's a water powerplant. Can't remember the English word for it 🤣
@@volvo_kristian thank you, hydroelectric power plant, but regardless a great backdrop. Just started watching your C40 v EX30 video
Hi Kristian. Although it looks cheap, is the interior at least solid? In other words, no rattles or squeaks? Thanks for a great video.
Yeah, it definitely feels solid. Maybe just the air vents that has a cheap feeling when touching it. Beside that it feels solid 👍
i totally agree the one screen layout does not offer driver any real benefit. I don't mind it but i don't anyone can really argue that it would not be better with more screens. Wheel buttons are really bad. EX30 is still the best car for me even with its faults. Smart#1 is too expensive and nothing else really offers the same stuff for the price. mg4 xpower comes close but it has other issues that dropped it out for me. great video! all good points!
Thanks 👍 Yeah still a appealing package. Interesting regarding price. Here the #1 are fully loaded "just" 20.000 NOK more than the EX30. So really closely priced.
Thank you for pointing these concerns out. I never considered before how small some of the info print is. I am a senior citizen and I don’t wear my reading glasses when I drive. I may not be able to read the screen if some of the pertinent info is small. I’ve ordered a car on spec so will be sure to check that out. Again, my thanks.
Yeah, these are just my concerns. Hopefully it will work out for you 👍
Since there in no visible antenna (sharkfin) where has Volvo put the antenna? I noticed that EX90 is the same and Polestar 3
Good question 😂
Although the EX30 has an impressive towing weight, it is not possible to tow a caravan because there are no suitable caravan mirrors available for the EX30. Kristian, do you know when there will be caravan mirrors available that are suitable for the EX30?
Also the Smart and Zeeker versions have matrix lights available which is a big upgrade compared to standard leds.
Actually can't understand why Volvo doesn't offer a light upgrade
@@volvo_kristian or a hud upgrade :)
Have agree with your comment on the screen. 4 ways to access the voice control when in the map screen is ridiculous. Also the driver alert is too sensitive and mutes the radio when it brings up the warning sign which is almost every few seconds and no I am not practising a scene from the Exorcist. The design of the display and the interaction with it is very poor.
I had a deposit on the EX30 and got a refund on it about 3 weeks ago, and you hit on all my main concerns; the tablet, no HUD, shitty buttons. I own a 2009 V50 and I guess I’ll continue to until they get this right.
Thank you very much for your videos.They learned me a lot on the 'EX30 extended range plus' I can collect next week. Your criticism is well substantiated, I understand them and take them to heart, but they do not make me doubt my choice for this car. Was certainly not your intention to target buyers and potential buyers. Plus and minus are part of a good review.Thank you!
Thanks so much for your balanced comment. Your spot on. Always some plus and minus, and required for a balanced review
Great comments on this car. I just went to check this and other Volvo cars this week and was very disappointed with the EX30. Agree with all your points, specially placing everything in one screen which for me is not in keeping with Volvo's heritage of caring for your safety. But I would add that I am 180cm and when I put the driver's seat for my position the back seat is only suitable for a very small child. Yes it is supposed to be a small car but I don't think their completion, specially internal, is that small inside.
I definitely hear what you say about EX30 vs. the competition you named. Here in the US, we don't have the Smart or the Zeekr, so I think the EX30 will do really well here. Still plan on going through with my reservation
Then it's maybe easier.. but despite it's competitors maybe the EX30 are the best either way.. 🤔 I have just driven the #1 and feeling confused
Thanks for your blunt and honest criticisms. Too often reviewers sugarcoat things. I like the styling and price but these issues are probably deal breakers for me.
great video as always! thank you. But im surprised you didnt mention the range or the charging curve as a bad aspect. it is not the worst in class but compared to other competitors in this range even older models it is really bad. I still love the car though and hope Volvo will improve in the future
Thanks so much 👍 The range aren't to bad. Some days I was down on 16,5kWh in consumption. But we're on the end of winter, so will give it a pass for now. , Yeah the charging curve are quite bad. Especially if you connect under 10% 😂 0-10% are terrible. But I was expecting a better charging curve, so kinda disappointed there
@@volvo_kristian Manufactures when they disclose the range should disclose the winter range and not on perfect conditions.
Nailed it. Except the winter handling wasn't that great when I quickly tested the AWD in icy conditions. So one more bad thing on top of all the others. And the ugly truth is exactly spot on.
What? You didn't enjoy the winter handling capabilities.? Quite surprised to hear that. We're you running studded tires or regular friction? What was the part you didn't like?
@@volvo_kristianThe backside went loose even when I tried to accelerate as slowly as I could from the traffic lights. That was not nice during city driving. I was expecting a stable lift-off from an AWD, no matter the tires. I don't actually remember what tires the car had, they must have been friction, even though studs are kind of a standard at this location (Eastern Finland).
Agreed on the steering wheel buttons, they're the worst part of the car by far. I really wish they didn't have that single slab of plastic over them, but they were separated. That is the real issue. They're not really touch buttons, though. They are mechanical buttons - just lightly touching them without pressing doesn't activate them. Just really crappy ones.
The second most annoying part are the driver alerts that need to be deactivated again all the freaking time. The speed limits are wrong 80% of the time for me, and it's not fun being beeped at constantly because the car thinks I am speeding. Or because I am at an intersection and looking around. Or the driver assist "distance from the previous vehicle" that constantly resets to the default. Lastly, it's very unclear when you're switching between cruise control and pilot assist; this is where a HUD would make a huge difference.
The good news is that most of those things are software issues and can be fixed very easily if Volvo wants to. I have reported all of them to the dealer. I hope they do something about them! It's more distracting and dangerous than adding safety
Ciao esiste un modo per disattivare sempre il controllo della distrazione alla guida?
Don't forget that on the stock Indigo they cheapened out on the pockets on the back of the front seats. Also, the Smart #3 looks a lot better than the #1.
Great review - both informative and VERY funny 👍😁
I own a #1.. agree that outside ex30 much nicer, inside #1 much nicer and more spacious. I have got used to ourside of #1, but its very 'marmite'
Jag hatar Driver Alert. Blir helt galen. Fruktansvärt irriterande. Precis som du säger så blir man utskälld om man tittar ut åt sidan. Bra video!
Great review- I'm hesitating between xc40 and ex30... i have seen enough reviews and thought it through enough to realise ex30 isn't a family or practical car... pretty compact hatchback for student life is cool and good enough
No heads up display, road noise, and inefficiency is the real deal breaker for me. Currently have xc40 recharge and the efficiency has been bad since day one. Currently looking at Byd seal and tempting to wait for kia ev3. Great video!
My Volvo V60 from 2016 has kickcensor, so this is bad you dont have it on this new car. One big step back.
Yeah, I find it weird when it has both electric opening and closing. My previous S60 only had electric opening. So had to touch it to close it, but still kick sensor to open 😂
Agree and for me nr 1 issue is single screen layout.. not just volvo but majority of manufactures going this route...they smoke the same shit. Crazy..we drive cars not playing on tablets while driving.
How tall are you, Kristian? I want a sense of scale of the vehicle.
Forgot to include that in my interior review. I'm 170cm tall 👍
Such a shame Volvo don't get some obvious things right from the start. I really like the EX30 and would buy one but dont want to go through the beta testing for them on such basic functions that should be there already.
Lol brutally honest feedback, totally agree about lack of speedometer or HUD, surprised that the EU regulator approved the sale of the EX30
Thank you very much for your long analyses and the quality of your videos. It's great to see you regularly! 🤩
One point I would like to hear from you: do you think consumption is too high? I guess no since you did not mention it in your 5 bad points. But efficiency seems low. Especially on highway… I have the feeling that winter gives us a slightly distorted image of the vehicle. This brand new EV came out at the wrong time for testing: in the middle of a Nordic winter! 🥶
Thanks so much for your kind words 👍 and yeah. Didn't mention it because I didn't think it was to bad. Especially when considering we're on the end of winter. But this won't compete with Tesla in terms of efficiency. Not even close. Sadly
I live in the US, so the Smart #1 and Zeekr X are not offered. However, I heard they do not drive as well as the EX30, and there are some channels out there that preferred the EX30 over the Smart #1 simply because the driving experience was better.
Interesting. Thanks for the input.. Will actually drive a #1 one tomorrow. If I'm also feeling the same then the EX30 definitely has a winning argument. Because I really enjoyed the driving experience
The Smart is very fun to drive👍🏻🍻
This idea that because they are the same platform they are similar is fallacious. I remember the Volvo s40 from 2006. It had a shared platform with the Mazda 3. The Mazda felt and drove completely different from the Volvo. And beyond the engine. The Mazda felt lighter and had a much different ride quality. I've read the Zeekr is more softly sprung and less eager to turn in and the Smart also has a different driving characteristic. There are a lot of cars with shared platforms that don't feel or drive the same way.
I wanted to like this car, I really did. But looks can't do it alone, which is pretty much all it has IMHO. I would legit go with the MG4 over this, as it is a much better driving experience, and more bang for your buck as well. Even if the Volvo's Android Automotive is miles beyond the MG.
Yeah, see your point there. Haven't tested the MG, but looks kinda cool 😎
No headup display is really bad
Agreed 👍
The Kona beats it in every aspect except for the brilliant front of the EX30. What's a CQ X?
Hehe 🤣 Your funny. Just a couple of follow up questions..
What's the towing capacity of Kona?
What's the 0-100 times in Kona?
How much hp does the Kona have?
Can you get AWD on Kona?
What's the peak charging speed?
What's the ground clearance?
And then.. How's these numbers in Volvo's EX30 ? Case closed.
@@volvo_kristian Check out some Kona vs EX30 videos and you'll get the important differences that really matter.
Differences that matters for You.. That's not the same as that the Kona beats it in every aspect. That's more that you prefer the Kona, and that I can understand. Zeekr X.. Sister car to EX30
@@volvo_kristian Fair enough. Thanks for Zeekr X.
I'm eagerly anticipating the delivery of the EX 30 in the next three months and truly hope they address the issue with the capacitive buttons, which leave much to be desired. Currently, I've been driving the XC40 HP for just over three years. Its only drawbacks, in my opinion, are the fuel efficiency and the stiff suspension. Aside from that, it's an exceptional vehicle-easily one of the best I've ever driven. The sensors are well-calibrated, avoiding unnecessary alerts, and the navigation integrated into the display cluster is flawless. Moreover, my move to Sweden was marked by purchasing a Volvo, a decision that's been part of my delightful automotive journey.
Thank you for the true review!!
19:52 That isn't what happened - you were distracted by a passion red xc60 (you said it out loud at the time), and the car told you to focus on driving. I don't doubt it's annoying, but for a system designed to spot when the driver is distracted - it actually nailed it. Also, thanks for your uploads - they are very informative.
Haha 🤣 Check the video again. I was actually looking to the left, when the XC60 was at my right.
And this has happened several times in roundabouts, and also some intersections. So we can't blame the Passion Red XC60..
@@volvo_kristian Do Volvo roll out over-the-air updates? It should be fairly trivial for the engineers to make the system a little less sensitive - or ideally, to make it more aware of context like roundabouts and junctions. I hope they improve it.
@nodidog Yeah. The EX30 have already gotten one OTA, and another one are coming soon.. Yeah hope they can tweak it, because in my opinion it's struggling in both roundabouts and T -intersections. Both situations where the car wheels could be rolling while the driver does his/hers orientation before heading out. Gotten this pay attention message several times at those situations. Or inner city driving when approaching pedestrian crossings.
My top 5 ulgy & bad:
Consumption,
Software bugs,
Anoying driver alerts,
The back seat and
The loading outlet.
Today we have an internet blackout with de EX30 in Holland, no google maps, no spotify etcetera. A lot of people are complaining, probably a server problem at Volvo.
I do like the interieur, nice screen, good sound, very clean and spacious. The cap of the loading port is to big and i don't like the cap and ropes.
can you then at least use your phone's google maps via android auto or car play if there's a blackout?
buttons, please just give us buttons !
Yeah 🙌
Buy a Kona.
And while on the subject of the screen- what about non-existing CarPlay?
However, the support for Apple CarPlay is coming and it has been known since the launch of EX30 that it will not be out upon the arrival of first customer cars. The official estimate has been Q2 of 2024 as far as I know. Let's hope it arrives soon!
Let’s hope so. It was planned to be released on Q1 2024.
I just checked the official pricing list in Finland and apparently the Q2 release estimation was for the digital key (mobile phone as a key) functionality. On the Volvo website there is only a mention that "The EX30 is prepared for Apple CarPlay and the functionality will be delivered in an over-the-air (OTA) software update during early 2024." Would be nice to get it in the next OTA update which is rumored to arrive in mid-April.@@janisstasans960
The one screen is the Tesla trap. This is also not directed to the driver so you have to look more closely to the screen.
For the Ugly it’s up to Volvo and I am quite sure they will modify is they are lacking, I don’t think they can fool people in buying less product for a higher price…
Yeah, not a fan of this Tesla style interior
Agree. I think all EV front storage should be able to store the supplied charging cable.
More customization's just is must. I can manage with current one for now, but now UI is no way even on a good level.
Another screen or headsup display costs, kick sensor, buttons, all costs extra money which what Volvo wanted to avoid, expensive small electric car.
I agree they are crucial and nice to have, but i feel at the end you get what you pay for.
Hopefully they will fix the screen stuff and driver monitoring system with a software update.
The fact you don’t have a button for AWD is nuts
Indeed 👍
I went and looked at one yesterday absolutely terrible interior couldn't agree more.
Yeah, the interior aren't a highlight.. but maybe we just need to accept it 🤔 I've just driven the Smart #1 and I'm feeling confused 😂
That's a matter of opinion. Some people love the interior. For me, it's very Volvo and I've owned and have been a fan of the brand since the 1960s. It's modernized. But at the core, it's very Volvo.
Actually the biggest worrying thing you mentioned was the brakes. I came from an ID3 1st edition which had soft vague brakes. Now in a Kia and am happy. I don’t want to experience that scary world again!
Yeah, understand that. Recommend to take a testdrive with one, and see what you think. It was better in the Twin, but not to my preferences.
I test drove Ex30 other day. I’m fine with the thickness of the steering wheel. I agree I hate the multi functional control is a huge step back so I hope the software update will fix the responsive. The lack of HUD or driver display is such a huge huge missed opportunity.
Yeah. Hope Volvo will offer a HUD eventually, but sadly doubt it
100% enig.
Ville kanskje også tatt med den håpløse blinklys bryteren.
Er veldig på gjære om jeg skal bytte når den jeg har bestilt kommer i slutten av april 🤔🤔🤔
Haha 😂 ja. For noe drit.
Mye bedre med separate brytere.
Sustainability SHOULD be the focus of large corporations lol
Not at any given cost.. Or disadvantage for the consumer. . Lol
I am still humming and hawing about getting one, the no heads-up display is definitely swaying me towards other models, I'm 59, my brain has slowed, (it will happen to you) and I really do not feel confident fiddling with a screen with my eyes off the road, I think it was a daft decision, I first thought the system would have extensive voice control, but I just watched a vid on it and NO....WTF
i wonder how we ever opened boots before electric boot openers... especially when carrying two or more things, i mean seriously? how?
Hahaha 😂 Awesome comment.. Not sure how to answer.. Maybe we're getting spoiled and therefore more and more helpless/useless as humans/drivers 🤣 but then again. How did we manage to drive on highways before with Adaptive Cruise Control? Or back into parking spaces without 360 camera? Or lower the windows without a handle? My first car we're pretty Basic. I even had three pedals. Kick sensor are just one of those things I take for granted in 2024. Until it's not there
But for almost the same price as the high end EX30 I can get a base EQA 250 from Mercedes which will open the boot with 1) key fob 2) foot gesture or 3) pressing the button. And it has a luxury interior , arm rest and cup holders for my kids. The ex30 only has looks, nothing else working in its favour.
@@ritafernandes7218Haven't driven the EQA, but check yesterday's video with the 5 good things with the EX30.. Much good, but see your point.
Ha ha! I had the same opinion two cars ago but it's amazing how often I 'need' to use it. It's one of several things I will miss when I swap my PS2 for an EX30 but I can't justify the larger car or the extra cost these days!
Comparing the EX30 and XC40 recharge is difficult as the UK price difference is still plus £7,000 with the £8,000 Volvo finance contribution.
I'm not sure I agree with you about the driver alert and the example of looking to the side for extended periods while still moving forward. I've personally been involved in an accident caused by exactly that - fully attentive to the road but the fact is you can't always both be checking the periphery and also responding to what's immediately in front of you. What I want given this human shortcoming is for the vehicle to also be watching all these things and to automatically brake or take evasive action if you miss something. If that system gets good enough, then warning just because there is a 'chance' you could miss something should not be necessary.
Really useful review! In fact i didn't expect the best ev ever when it is Geely chinesse car :-) :-) The true is that your five ugly things is the reason why i am (not only me?) waiting for Skoda Elroq or Epiq :-)
It's not a Geely. It's a Volvo. Just because it is owned by Geely doesn't make it a Geely.
@@benjaminsmith2287 Looking at the poor quality of the interior I think there are many parts from Geely :-) But ok the time will say more about the reliability.
@@palusisko What poor quality of the interior? have you sat in it? There is no poor quality in Chinese built Volvos and Polestars. The quality is the same as the cars built in Belgium or Sweden. I've been in plenty Chinese built Volvos and in the Polestars so this is nonsense because they're Chinese they're poor quality. That's a bias and should be an outdated notion by now.
And Geely didn't spec any of the interior parts. They all come from Volvo Sweden. There are videos on where the materials come from and maybe you should watch them before commenting.
Very well said. Volvo's USP, Safety, is at risk with this screen.
I agree on most of your points and I've only test drived the Volvo so take what I say with a bit of salt. But I feel how you look at this car, depends so much on what you expect. I mainly drove volvo, before my Polestar 2 I had the V40 and I really like how a volvo feels and how quiet they are.
I love to drive my polestar. it's not perfect but in the electric range it's a good marriage between a traditional car and the Tesla's.
Now the reason we're going to have an EX30 is because it will be the company car of my boyfriend and his temporary car was an ... VW ID3, and with all due respect but that is a sh*tcar. I'm not even going to say anything about the ridiculous price and the brand damage it does to VW but that car is just feels like the cheapest Opel Corsa you could get 10 years ago, the suspension on that thing 😑. It's inconceivable they dared to roll it out.
Now because of space, our second car does need to be the same size and have pretty tight turning.
The Volvo EX30 is almost the same size than the VW ID3, so it was perfect for us. So while I am used to driving my polestar, I'm comparing the EX30 to the VW ID3 and EVERYTHING is an improvement on that.
I'm sure there will be better models coming out from Volvo or other brands but I can live with the decisions they made to cut costs ... because it's nowhere near the plastic monstrosity of the ID3 😆😅 , and I still feel you get quality for what's essentially a "budget" car. Which is where I feel a bit of dissonance will happen with the normal volvo driver, as you never did buy a volvo as a "budget" option.
Also for the polestar I did have to wait 2 years to get my foot sensor installed :p
It looks good on photos and video. But in reality it isn’t an aesthetic car…
Why is the logo on the steering wheel so ugly? The other models have a normal one.
A head up display would be great.
We have one in the family.
If you find the EX30 infotainment so annoying, can you really recommend the #1? Have you even seen that fox? :P I thought you were going to mention consumption and range as a negative as it hasn't been exactly stellar, but I'm positively surprised you didn't. I take it you come away thinking it's actually decent?
Well 😂 I've seen that stupid fox, and I'm actually testdriving one tomorrow. So let's see. But consumption and range. We're at the end of winter. So I'm not directly disappointed. Saw consumption down to 16,5 so kinda decent. We're not taking Tesla 3 efficiency, but not to bad. Will test it again later spring/early summer before making up my mind on the efficiency and range. Was more disappointed over the charging situation.
I like to hear about products and your views on the good and not so good aspects of the product. People now days are very spoiled by the development and improvement in the automobiles these days. Coming from a time when heater demisters were optional and keys were the method of security to now being warned if approaching cyclists or pedestrians before opening doors. Using Volvo's from the 142 series which were basic but strong and safe I find your method of describing your disappointments a little over the top and very disappointing. Having said that, thank you for the insights and viewpoints on the EX30 I have been following them with interest and look forward to seeing what Volvo does in response. Keep up the good work but tidy up your language being unnecessary in my view. Cheers from Australia.
In my world, ofc i have a old car but the only thing wish should be in a screen is navigation and music, the rest should be with buttons, becouse you dont have to look away when you use buttons, you know where they are, with a screen not so much. They said its allegal to use a phone on a car but a screen is ok. ????
Yeah.. Can partly agree there. We need physical buttons back. The screen mania have went to far
Thank you. Some viewers might appreciate a more concise, less repetitive delivery of information.
Then there's a bunch of other content creators out there 👍 This was a lengthy rant, so take it or leave it
I would actually prefer the Volvo exterior in combination with the Zeekr X interior
Yes yes yes 🤣 Same here
@@volvo_kristian cool! I thought you preferred the Smart #1 interior
@@MartijnV452 Regards to interior they are pretty "similar". Or better than Volvo's 🤣 However. I feel that the Zeekr interior are more premium and looks better.
I would pick the Smart instead.
I have every sympathy with you mate. I hope Volvo take note of your observations and fix those problems.
Please don’t give Volvo any ideas of charging 5000NOK for a simple kick sensor. That shit should be standard.
Yeah, should be standard. But if Volvo won't include it, then they should include it as optional extra. In my opinion. But totally agree with you
Øverste del av skjermem, den burde man kunne dra ned slik at den blir over hele skjermen og tallene som prosent, rekkevidde blir forstørret
Det var en god ide 👍 Steike
I drive a EX30 Twin Motor Ultra since one month and 2.500km. I fucking hate driving it, just because of the driver alert. It's so annoying!!
Yeah. Hopefully they fix these rapidly.
You put a lot of time and effort into testing the EX30, and that's commendable. It's great that you acknowledged your personal and subjective judgments in this video. However, the issue is that the video ended up being more about you than the EX30 itself. But the viewer who wants an objective perspective on the EX3 is not being addressed. I understand your preferences and needs, but that's not why I'm watching your video. A more objective approach would be much more interesting. You tested the range, for example. Here are facts to help decide. With the interior materials, you rightly said Volvo aimed to be sustainable. It would have been interesting to see how the EX30 compares to similar cars in this regard. When evaluating a car, one should consider the specific purpose and goals it was designed for. For instance, it wouldn't be fair to criticize a Fiat 500 for lacking the space needed for a family, as that wasn't the target market. And, of course, one can't compare an electric vehicle to a diesel vehicle. Anyone who chooses electric mobility is choosing sustainability and ecology, not endless range. That's why the discussion about range, when compared to combustion engines, is a comparison of different goals. Therefore, I'd like to see more reviews that test vehicles against the specific target audience and the manufacturer's own stated goals. To what degree are these goals met in this case? How the EX30 stacks up against other similar vehicles in terms of the stated objectives is an interesting perspective that few reviewers seem to explore. While such an approach does demand substantially more research than simply sharing subjective opinions, it could be a worthwhile endeavor. Incorporating a bit more in this are a would be an improvement. Thanks for all your work!
Thanks for the review... This car is definitely a downgrade .. sad... I hope they don't adopt all these ugly and annoying design changes to to all their new models...
I don’t really think Volvo did the single display for ‘sustainability’. They did it because Tesla do it and Tesla make money.
The reality is the Tesla approach is dated and people don’t actually like it they suffer it.
Volvo and others need to LISTEN.
Yeah, you raise a good point.
Good review, only thing I felt was missing is the one pedal drive calibration which is very sloppy. Such a big part of city driving in an EV.
Volvo XC40 OPD is very smooth so why can't it be the same with EX30...
Thx for the videos, great review The Good , Bad and Ugly.
I want to share one bad thing that myself is very angry about ..> the use of the Keycard, when using the keycard --> you must have the keycard in the charging area otherwise you can NOT start the car and because of that you can NOT charge your mobile phone in the same time.
The space for charging is used by the keycard and as you know the charging area is only ½ for charging and ½ for keeping stuff ! I really think that when they came up with this idea they really HAD a very bad day.
Thank you for the good work. Cheers
I'm glad you liked it 👍 But isn't this just when you start? Or do you have to have the card there when you drive. Instantly I didn't like the card. Was quite the hassle getting the car to open up, so just left it at home and forgot all about it 😂
Hi again, my wife use the main key and myself I end up with the keycard. The thing is that right now one of the keycard is "burned", it literally swallow up from the tiny batteri which is inside the small chip. We are forced to leave the EX30 to the Volvo for 2 days to fix this. They have to reprogramme a new keycard with the car. So Volvo dealer had to fix a "Waranty car" meanwhile our car is @ for reprograming the card. Totally mindblowing . They really have to do better ! My OLD Volvo S80 from 1999 was 100 times better than this car. Sorry I am getting upset every time I think about it. It nice to share with you guys my experience with EX30. Thx, Trevlig helg as we say in Sweden !. Cheers @@volvo_kristian
Many thanks for your videos and honest reviews. Imo its a terrible car. I really hope unwitting ev converts dont buy this and encourage cars of this nature. Sustainability as an excuse to cut so many corners shouldnt be acceptable, and i hope consumers vote with their wallets and buy somwthing else
Glad you liked it 👍 and yeah. I'm getting slightly tired that sustainability are used as an "excuse" to remove key elements. How much sustainability do we need? The most sustainable option would probably drive the old cars until they die.. Not buy new stuff. I'm already feeling sustainable when buying a EV 😂 don't need to be missing a Driver display for sustainability as well 😂
I will gladly accept a lower price than having a bunch of buttons and switches that I'll barely use. And given the competition in the US, the EX30 is very attractive, and will likely be my next vehicle. Sorry...
@markbartoszek8585 Don't have to say sorry. We're all different and have different preferences. Just one question. Do you have the Smart #1 there? Here the Smart#1 and EX30 are priced very close. That's why I'm comparing them, and also feeling disappointed over some interior choices Volvo have done.
@@volvo_kristian No Smart #1 in the US. There aren't many options for small vehicles here in the US. As for pricing, the only other EV that will launch with a similar price point to the EX30 will be the Chevy Equinox EV, but GM's been having a lot of issues with the Ultium platform.
Fully agree on all usabillity points, and driver alert alone means Volvo can keep their hatemobile for someone else.
How can you say it's a cheap car?? The ultra is a 50k Euro variant!!! Volvo is looking only at the markup. you have smart #1/#3 on the same platform with more "features" such as HUD or driver instrument cluster. and don't get me started on the software... Why pay extra?! you already payed too much for an unfinished money grab of a car.
I had Volvos since 2008, XC70, V70, V90 CC, XC90 and the last one a XC40 EV. I now moved to Mercedes as I don’t like the way Volvo is heading
Your comments about the screen - once you've set all those things, why do you need to constantly change them? I think you're a bit out-dated in your views. And speed signs, just look out of the f-ing window!
Haha 🤣🤣 Well maybe sometimes I miss out on a sign or two.. my point wasn't that. Just that the contrast and size should be improved. And well I change the settings because my environment are changing. Both light conditions and weather. Then sometimes I need to adjust like the screen brightness for instance. Out dated or not 🤣🤣 We're all interacting differently with our cars. Maybe this isn't a problem for you. Then you make your own good and bad.. This is my opinions so 🤣
Volvo has lost it, no logic. Important to look ahead (good), but at the same time all you have to see except the road is to the side (bad). Think again and do the right thing, otherwise you will lose many Volvo loyalists. Who is the car actually built for? Too small for families with children or others with a need for rear seat passengers. And display with such small characters that no elderly person should have it.
Yeah, the small characters always surprises me in newer cars. Why the heck are they so small. We have to see these at the same time as we're driving. Should be possible to customise the screen to highlight/enhance the information you want.
I can answer that. It's built for single people or couples who want a good EV at an affordable price range. It's clearly not meant for the elderly. 😂
It's the exact same size as a Golf. That may be too small for you, but it's a significant market segment, especially in Europe. Volvo has lots of options if you want something bigger.
@@markbartoszek8585 But despite that, there's a bunch of elderly people that have ordered one 🤣 gotta be annoying with so small characters for them as well
@@markbartoszek8585you got it work there fella- Single people don’t buy cars. They live in city centres and use public transport or electric bicycles/scooters to move around
It is not a Volvo it is a Zeeker or what ever the Chinese conglomerate wants to call this compact SUV
Understand your point, and the underpinning are definitely Zeekr/Geely, but it's also completely different compered to Zeekr X. This EX30 offers something else
It’s so not a zeeker as it has all the things that Volvo is missing . Shame shame shame
@@4leafclover243 is it made of Thyssen Krupp supplied deep draw boron steel like every other Volvo,no I didn’t think so it is just a rebadged Chinese EV too bad.
@@volvo_kristian I have owned 240, v70 and now xc90 they have all been solid non dynamic cars, a Honda runs circles round them but nothing feels so solid as a Volvo, I can lean right over it while washing it and nothing bends in . That Boron steel is really noticeable however I have been unable to find anything about the reinforcement of the EX30 on Volvo Website or should I stick to the xc40 electric?
The teams that made this car are in Sweden, not China. Zeekr is a different car than this EX30. They share platforms, but not the teams that created the cars.