Volvo EX30 goes Cross Country: Meet the urban electric SUV with an off-road attitude
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).
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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New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced it would loan $60 million to Revel to triple its EV charging infrastructure across New York City.
NY Green Bank (NYGB), the state’s clean energy investment fund and a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), is providing the loan to Revel, New York City’s largest provider of public DC fast-charging. It’s NYGB’s first EV charging infrastructure transaction.
The loan will allow Revel to more than triple its current New York City public fast-charging network in 2025. It will pay for the construction of 267 new charging stalls across nine sites and support the design and build of EV charging stations.
Revel will complete construction of the below 178 sites in the next 12 months, with the remainder to be completed by 2027. (Those with asterisks are in disadvantaged communities):
- 60 charging stalls in Maspeth, Queens, which will be the largest fast-charging station in the Northeast US
- 44 charging stalls near LaGuardia Airport, making it the largest fast-charging station near an airport in the US*
- 24 charging stalls at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), making it the largest charging station at the airport*
- 30 charging stalls in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
- 20 charging stalls in the Port Morris section of the Bronx*
Revel broke ground in November at JFK Airport, adjacent to the main rideshare vehicle waiting area, with support from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. With funding from NYGB, Revel will now be able to complete the construction of the 24 charging stalls. That site will open in Q1 2025 and is expected to be one of the busiest EV charging stations in the country.
NYSERDA’s president and CEO, Doreen M. Harris, said, “Increasing the state’s charging capabilities is a step forward in ensuring New Yorkers can plug in and drive clean, and we commend Revel’s leadership in this regard in a major hub and in high-impact locations such as major airports.”
Revel charging stations are open to the public on a 24/7 basis for any make and model EV. All chargers installed at future locations will have speeds of at least 320 kilowatts (kW).
Read more: Dandy Mini Marts chooses Tesla to install its first EV chargers
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Hyundai is set to shake up the EV market with advanced new batteries soon. In March, Hyundai will reveal its all-solid-state EV battery pilot line to the public for the first time. The “Dream” batteries promise to unlock more range, faster charging, and significantly higher energy density.
Hyundai will reveal its all-solid-state EV battery pilot line
During its 2023 CEO Investor Day, Hyundai outlined plans to become a leader in the EV battery space. Hyundai announced an investment of over $9 billion (KRW 9.5 trillion) over ten years to develop a range of batteries.
Hyundai is developing lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP), Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM), and all-solid-state EV batteries to cover all segments.
Last month, local reports surfaced that Hyundai was almost finished constructing an all-solid-state EV battery pilot line.
On February 9, industry sources (via ET News) said Hyundai will hold an opening ceremony in March for its next-gen battery research center in Uiwang, South Korea. Hyundai built the all-solid-state EV battery pilot line inside the new research facility.
The ceremony will mark the first time Hyundai unveils its new battery technology to the public. Several industry leaders and high-ranking officials will reportedly attend, including GM, which recently expanded its EV partnership with Hyundai.
Hyundai’s all-solid-state pilot line will begin full-scale production next month. Industry sources expect Hyundai will release a prototype powered by the new EV batteries by the end of 2025.
Hyundai will use the demo line to test the new battery technology. All-solid-state batteries are often referred to as the “Dream” EV battery because they have the potential to provide more range, faster charging, higher energy density, and safety than alternatives.
However, they are not yet commercially available due to poor stability and manufacturing hurdles. To put it simply, it’s much easier said than done.
Hyundai aims to begin mass-producing all-solid-state batteries around 2030, with the first EVs powered by the new tech arriving shortly after.
Hyundai’s opening ceremony comes after Honda unveiled its first all-solid-state EV battery pilot line in November.
Electrek’s Take
Although a pilot line is still a small step, it can be huge for Hyundai. Like many automakers, Hyundai currently gets its batteries from others like CATL, SK On, and LG Energy Solution, but with plans to build them in-house, it could get a considerable advantage over rivals.
Based on its E-GMP platform, Hyundai already has some of the most efficient electric cars on the market, including the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6.
With plans to launch its more advanced “eM” platform and in-house batteries, Hyundai has a chance to drastically cut costs, speed up output, and take a leadership role as the industry shifts to electric.
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