[RabidRat]

Looks pretty decent. Roughly VW Golf sized.

-422hp / 400lb-ft tq
-3.4s 0-60
-426km range
-starts at $36k USD, so about $50k CAD?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5IffpLajrE&t=424s

https://cdn.mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/volvo-ex30-header-scaled.jpg

https://images.prismic.io/carwow/68a7fd32-885a-422a-a8b2-187c817d1c1d_2023+Volvo+EX30+front+quarter+static. jpg?fit=crop&q=60&w=1125&cs=tinysrgb&auto=format

https://images.prismic.io/carwow/d08b2057-acd0-4c2e-a06b-27d9019eb2d2_2023+Volvo+EX30+side+static.jpg?fit=c rop&q=60&w=1125&cs=tinysrgb&auto=format

https://images.prismic.io/carwow/5473c05f-c457-46de-928d-8dcded983c6a_2023+Volvo+EX30+rear+quarter+static.j pg?fit=crop&q=60&w=1125&cs=tinysrgb&auto=format

https://assets-global.website-files.com/5ec85520c4dfff034b036be2/651b0758617f2f36994ba1b1_volvo4.webp

https://images.hgmsites.net/hug/2025-volvo-ex30_100888053_h.webp

https://images.hgmsites.net/hug/2025-volvo-ex30_100888050_h.webp

Cross Country variant:
https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/06/Volvo-EX30-Cross-Country-Jim-Rowan.jpg

[asian_XL]

interesting piece, I have a Model 3, this could easily become my 2nd EV. However I doubt too many people like that large glass roof without any blinds, also the interior is so small for its size.

[trollface]

Dont those roofs usually have electric tint?

[JDMDreams]

Tesla has glass roof and it's fine, it's so tinted

[supafamous]

Looks pretty decent. Roughly VW Golf sized.

-422hp / 400lb-ft tq
-3.4s 0-60
-426km range
-starts at $36k USD, so about $50k CAD?


Starts at $56k or so in Canada: https://shop.volvocars.ca/en/search?make=Volvo&paymentType=cash&model=EX30&fuelType=electric&location=V5H%202N7

Surprised it comes with so much power considering the size and cost - they could have easily gotten away with giving it 200hp/280hp and no one would have objected.

This would be an interesting fit for me but the wife insists that we need a car that comfortably seats 5 for the day when my parents or hers live with us and we need the space (she's largely right though).

[Badhobz]

what the heck are with these performance numbers. why does anyone need a 3.4 sec commuter car?

[twitchyzero]

wouldn't this just cannabilze most of polestar's sales?

interesting the base trim gets different battery chemistry

[Spectre_Cdn]

what the heck are with these performance numbers. why does anyone need a 3.4 sec commuter car?


To get that Chung Chun hot dog asap
https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/richmondnews/images/accidents/chungchuncrash4.jpg

[roastpuff]

Wife is very keen on this car. Will need to test drive... and if she gets the other job which requires in-office time might look at getting it for reals...

[JDMDreams]

The back seats looks very cramped, like cx30 size? :suspicious:

[radeonboy]

I think it's reasonably priced when you compare it to a top-spec Kona EV / Soul EV. Those Korean models are not as popular as a Model 3, but I see enough of them around town to suggest there's a market for something this size.

I have no use for this, but this would be on my radar if I'm looking for a commuter EV.

[RabidRat]

what the heck are with these performance numbers. why does anyone need a 3.4 sec commuter car?

What an old-man thing to say! You telling me you wouldn't have loved your base-model Sentra to have had 400hp, 3.4s 0-60?! :D

But yeah, I guess it's just a business thing: relatively cheap to get more power out of an EV, so manufacturers extract more value proposition this way vs ICE.

The back seats looks very cramped, like cx30 size? :suspicious:

Apparently they optimized for front-seat legroom at the expense of the back seat area. Kinda confusing to me why/how that works though: can't you choose your own adventure there just by biasing the front seats fore and aft? *shrug*

[asian_XL]

Richmond C-lai will say that Richmond will snow, definitely need 4 wheel drive so car won't fall into the ditch.

[roastpuff]

The back seats looks very cramped, like cx30 size? :suspicious:

We sat in the one on display in North Van last month. It's not bad, bigger than CX30. About same as Audi A4 size? Somewhere between Mazda 3 and CX-5 sized.

[Traum]

A4 sized would make it viable for my general family use, and I rather like the build quality I saw in the Polestar 2, even though that car turned out to be too cramped for me.

So this EX30 is certainly an enticing option for me to keep an eye on!
(Mind you -- I'd much rather go for a sedan of the same size since the lower cg makes them a lot less iffy to drive at speed.)

[RabidRat]

^ unfortunately this might be too small for you :(

The Polestar2 and XC40 are dimensionally similar, so I think the EX30 would be likely more cramped for you than the Polestar 2.

[JDMDreams]

I've always wondered if polestar or lolvo will even survive, considering lolvo doesn't have the best reliability, parts seem unobtainaium after a few years cuz the don't share with anyone else? And how small volume they are, so there's not much used options to choose from. Like how many people buy polestar vs the others. Do they even sell enough to recoup the development cost? Or are they just burning the Chinese money.

[Badhobz]

I saw a few “build your dreams” cars in Hong Kong. They look quite premium both inside and out. The only thing to complain about is they don’t exactly stand out vs anything else on the road and I’m sure that Chinese infotainment is a joke

[radeonboy]

I've always wondered if polestar or lolvo will even survive, considering lolvo doesn't have the best reliability, parts seem unobtainaium after a few years cuz the don't share with anyone else? And how small volume they are, so there's not much used options to choose from. Like how many people buy polestar vs the others. Do they even sell enough to recoup the development cost? Or are they just burning the Chinese money.

Think Volvo's SPA / CMA models will be okay since all these gas cars share the same inline 4 engine. Their mechanical reliability is questionable but shouldn't transfer over to their EVs. I think they have a good chance of surviving the EV generation with backing from a giant conglomerate like Geely.

I saw a few “build your dreams” cars in Hong Kong. They look quite premium both inside and out. The only thing to complain about is they don’t exactly stand out vs anything else on the road and I’m sure that Chinese infotainment is a joke

Besides some built-in Engrish mistranslations, I heard they're quite decent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9xrKFd0wE4&t=1360s

[Badhobz]

What an old-man thing to say! You telling me you wouldn't have loved your base-model Sentra to have had 400hp, 3.4s 0-60?! :D

But yeah, I guess it's just a business thing: relatively cheap to get more power out of an EV, so manufacturers extract more value proposition this way vs ICE.


Nah bro. Nah.

Nah ?

Nahhhhh

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1WezgAlwIdY

[roastpuff]

^ unfortunately this might be too small for you :(

The Polestar2 and XC40 are dimensionally similar, so I think the EX30 would be likely more cramped for you than the Polestar 2.

Different architecture though - the Polestar 2 and XC40 are on the same ICE-based chassis (CMA iirc), and aren't packaged as efficiently as a pure EV chassis (SEA or whatever Geely calls it) that is the EX30.

Having been in both the P2/XC40, the EX30 is noticeably more spacious in width and knee/legroom. The lack of wiring/speakers in the door also means that the door cards are thinner and there is more room side to side. The cargo space suffers as a result of optimizing for passenger space, as it has a smaller trunk length wise.

Again, best to go sit in one in person if possible. The P2/XC40 Recharge is a gen 1 product, this is a gen 2 product so quite different IMO.

[bcrdukes]

The only thing to complain about is they don’t exactly stand out vs anything else on the road and I’m sure that Chinese infotainment is a joke

I think the Porsche infotainment system is worse.

[Badhobz]

yes, that taycan in hong kong screwed me quite hard. Not only could i not keep the map on the screen while i twiddle around with the AC controls, but occasionally when i go back to the map, it would lose the destination.

And that german/english accent for map navigation sounds terrible. Like female Arnold yelling at you to get to the choppah

[roastpuff]

Well, we put our money where our mouth is/was. Deposit (refundable) placed, the wifey pushed pretty hard on wanting it lol.

We'll see what the buying/delivery process is like, and if I hate it upon test driving it.

Going to aim for the Twin Motor Ultra, but might drop down to Single Motor Ultra if that feels fine driving it.

[Badhobz]

You’re not replacing your beautiful vag-gone with that are you ?!?!?!

[roastpuff]

Maybe. Depends. We'll see.

[radeonboy]

Maybe. Depends. We'll see.

Perhaps one of these to match your wifey?

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2024-volvo-v60-t8-polestar-140-64e7937985163.jpg

[RabidRat]

Doug DeMuro just did a review:

https://youtu.be/oc-RE-i2IqM?si=eQ-rXXoZs7P9ELjk

*What the heck how come the video is not embedding!!*

[radeonboy]

Doug DeMuro just did a review:

https://youtu.be/oc-RE-i2IqM?si=eQ-rXXoZs7P9ELjk

*What the heck how come the video is not embedding!!*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc-RE-i2IqM

I like this as a Chinese EV in disguise. There are a lot of interesting models within China that we're missing out on because of our location.

[RabidRat]

Lol Doug DeMuro has such a particular presentation style.

I have never seen anyone review a car sitting in a rolling office chair. It's so casual LOL.

https://i.imgur.com/c3Ld2nH.png

[Qmx323]

THIS!!!....

Is why I like watching his videos

[twitchyzero]

he also uses carrera GT as a plate for his cookies

[Badhobz]

That lazy fuck is like the worst car YouTuber ever. His videos have zero production value and lazy content.

Vs something like savagegeese who goes in depth both mechanically and performance wise or even throttle house boys who seem to be genuinely good people.

[EvoFire]

I can't stand Demuro's videos. His writing is a lot better but I guess no one reads in 2023

[radeonboy]

Demuro's doing something right with a successful YT channel and selling off Cars & Bids for $80M. I much prefer his writing as well, but like Evo said, no one reads anymore. My non-car friends generally find Doug more palatable because he doesn't go into the weeds on topics car enthusiasts care about (SavageGeese has that covered).

It's important to separate the Doug's YT persona from reality - he comes across much more normal in TST podcasts for example.

[TypeRNammer]

That lazy fuck is like the worst car YouTuber ever. His videos have zero production value and lazy content.

Vs something like savagegeese who goes in depth both mechanically and performance wise or even throttle house boys who seem to be genuinely good people.

I still prefer Doug over The Straight Pipes

All I understand from Straight Pipes are continental tires and do the visors extend

SavageGeese is my go to for technical analysis

Throttle House for entertainment

And Hagerty for the visuals and story telling from Jason Cammisa

[JDMDreams]

Tux mats, tough mats? Bro. They are ok, at least they occasionally do box test and they are Canadian

Hoovies and car wizard is still the best. It's not like I'm gonna buy a new $50000 car every year. I'm more a hoopties, 04 rich kinda guy:okay:

[RabidRat]

All I understand from Straight Pipes are continental tires and do the visors extend

Lol yeah it's pretty formulaic. So much so that I wonder if they're just trying to train AI on their show and let it run autonomously at some point.

"Hi I'm Yuri, and I'm Jakub, and we're goin' for a drive."
*B-roll*
"Now we send it! With no launch control!"
"And what would be the recommended tire of choice from Continental?"
"The Sirius XM fast-forwards but doesn't rewind."
"Today's episode sponsored by Vincenzo fine watches."
"Oh no, piano black?!"
"Cupholder test: fits a Tim Hortons small coffee!"
"Visor test!"
"Box test!"
"Speaking of mats, TuxMats for all your mat needs!"
*Random bickering.*
"Hersperers and terks?!"
"Exit sax theme*

My other go-to channel for good relaxing background noise, is Sarah n Tuned:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbQ_1Blo4vg

Kind of a blend of silly Straight Pipes and technical SavageGeese (i read somewhere she's an ex- airforce mechanic, and she's been doing some pretty cool restorations on her other channel).

[TypeRNammer]

Lol yeah it's pretty formulaic. So much so that I wonder if they're just trying to train AI on their show and let it run autonomously at some point.

"Hi I'm Yuri, and I'm Jakub, and we're goin' for a drive."
*B-roll*
"Now we send it! With no launch control!"
"And what would be the recommended tire of choice from Continental?"
"The Sirius XM fast-forwards but doesn't rewind."
"Today's episode sponsored by Vincenzo fine watches."
"Oh no, piano black?!"
"Cupholder test: fits a Tim Hortons small coffee!"
"Visor test!"
"Box test!"
"Speaking of mats, TuxMats for all your mat needs!"
*Random bickering.*
"Hersperers and terks?!"
"Exit sax theme*

My other go-to channel for good relaxing background noise, is Sarah n Tuned:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbQ_1Blo4vg

Kind of a blend of silly Straight Pipes and technical SavageGeese (i read somewhere she's an ex- airforce mechanic, and she's been doing some pretty cool restorations on her other channel).

Throttle house 2.79m subscribers
Straight Pipes 1.68m subscribers

If memory serves me correctly, I believe it was throttle house that a million subscribers first. And in a desperate attempt for straight pipes to get there, they started pumping out 3 or 4 videos a week, right down to the point where it was the same car but a different trims.

At that point, I couldn't stand straight pipes and unsubscribed from them, it's way too linear, heavily shouting sponsors in your face, and it's the same bantering over and over again.

Not sure what the straight pipes channel is like now a days but it seems their subscriber count plateaued while throttle house continues to grow.

EDIT: Sarah's channel is pretty good, lots of different content from car reviews to rebuilding cars.

[RabidRat]

Yeah this V8 Celica build, for example:

https://youtu.be/IcmUudSBYtg?si=0zvnB-9SBExq1of3

[underscore]

I kinda follow Sarah purely for the 1UZ Celica because I'd love to build one, so I haven't watched any of her other stuff, but I find her a bit annoying. The constant "for people who aren't professionals like me" "I'm the only person who would do this right, everyone else would take a shortcut" etc etc gets pretty old.

[Badhobz]

She’s pretty cool. Looks a bit like a tranny but id still Hit it.

[twitchyzero]

she is
and a former usaf mechanic

s'all good :)

[RabidRat]

TIL! It did seem a little off, but didn't think she was actually. Kudos on a tastefully modded appearance: sometimes trans folks seem to wind up looking like a clapped out rice rocket with a muffler-delete voice.

Edit: (I meant that in the nicest possible way!)

[supafamous]

She’s pretty cool. Looks a bit like a tranny but id still Hit it.

I never would have known if you didn't bring it up. By virtue of her interests I just assumed she leans on the masculine side of being a woman. I too, would also hit it.

[Badhobz]

^i dont know if she is a tranny or not, im just saying that she LOOKs like one. She's really tall so all her features are a bit stretched out and up close she's kinda scary looking.

[radeonboy]

I enjoy Sarah's videos and knew that part about her a while ago, but it doesn't take away from the content she puts out. Her humor/awkwardness she packs with her videos works for me - it's the right balance between entertainment and information.

I hope she keeps creating videos - on her livestream she frequently talks about her struggle trying to balance filming, editing, and working on the cars while also trying to appease the YT algorithm. It's not easy to do all of this when it's just her and her assistant working on the channel AFAIK.

Hopefully she'll get her hands on the EX30 when that's in the press rotation - I liked her take on the similar-sized Kona EV a while back.

[supafamous]

^i dont know if she is a tranny or not, im just saying that she LOOKs like one. She's really tall so all her features are a bit stretched out and up close she's kinda scary looking.

She is trans - I googled it and she used to talk about it but got harassed so there's no mentions of it on her channel anymore. Just some forum posts from transphobes and similar bringing it up going way back.

[supafamous]

Perhaps one of these to match your wifey?

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2024-volvo-v60-t8-polestar-140-64e7937985163.jpg

I'll be sad when they stop making the V60 - IMO, it's one of the prettiest cars on the road especially in lighter colours (white and sand).

[EvoFire]

There's a Volvo wagon in the street behind where I live. It looks so good. I don't know if it's a V60 or V90. Probably V60 I don't think I've ever seen a V90 in the wild.

[Badhobz]

She is trans - I googled it and she used to talk about it but got harassed so there's no mentions of it on her channel anymore. Just some forum posts from transphobes and similar bringing it up going way back.

So you made me curious and then i had to google her too. Looks like you are right, the only evidence i got was from this place that used to show her old youtube channel before its deletion

https://archive.is/VK4ck

I mean nothing wrong with that, but its interesting how a car dude is still a car dude, doesnt even matter the gender. You cant change who you are fundamentally.

P.s. my gaydar/trannydar/lesbodar is still calibrated properly

[supafamous]

So you made me curious and then i had to google her too. Looks like you are right, the only evidence i got was from this place that used to show her old youtube channel before its deletion

https://archive.is/VK4ck

I mean nothing wrong with that, but its interesting how a car dude is still a car dude, doesnt even matter the gender. You cant change who you are fundamentally.

P.s. my gaydar/trannydar/lesbodar is still calibrated properly

Sooooo...how do you feel about a Chicken Lady/Sarah 3-some?

[Badhobz]

As long as she’s post Op I’m down… I think…. I don’t know. Like I said initially she kinda is scary looking