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Volvo Opens India Bookings for EX30 Ahead of Late-September Launch

The compact crossover uses a 69 kWh pack and rear-wheel-drive motor to deliver up to 480 km per charge at around Rs. 40–45 lakh

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Overview

  • Volvo Cars India will begin accepting EX30 pre-bookings on August 20, with a formal launch slated for late September and deliveries from October.
  • The India-spec model features a single rear-mounted motor driving the rear wheels via a 69 kWh battery pack, producing about 268 bhp and 343 Nm and claiming 0–100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
  • CKD assembly in India underpins an expected ex-showroom price of Rs. 40–45 lakh, making the EX30 Volvo’s most accessible electric crossover to date.
  • Early reviews praise the EX30’s minimalist Google-based 12.3 inch touchscreen cabin, sustainable materials and 5-star Euro NCAP rating, while noting ergonomic and storage quirks.
  • Volvo is counting on strong EX30 uptake to help offset a roughly €1 billion second-quarter loss and bolster profitability amid tariff-driven production shifts and intensifying EV competition.