EX30 P5 Long Range (MY27)

The Volvo EX30 P5 Long Range (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £37,260. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.3 seconds, quicker than 69% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 227 miles (365 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 36% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 166th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.5 mi/kWh (178 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 65 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 101 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 250 miles (402 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £164 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).