One of many new models teased last week by Volvo is officially here. The EX30 Cross Country builds upon the hugely successful small electric crossover, which racked up 98,100 sales in 2024, its first year on sale. The rugged derivative gets all the goodies you'd expect from a CC-badged model, including standard all-wheel drive. Predictably, it benefits from a lifted suspension and all-terrain tires, but don’t call it a fully fledged off-roader.
Instead, it's labeled as an adventurous vehicle tailored to “weekend explorers." Much like Volvo's Cross Country gas cars, the new EX30 flavor looks slightly tougher with black cladding, new skid plates, and exclusive 18-inch wheels housed within chunky arches. It's better prepared to go off the beaten path, but not too much. Compared to the standard model, it's been jacked up by only 0.7 inches. The rear suspension has undergone additional changes to better tackle bumpy terrain with a softer spring rate and damper settings.
The first electric Cross Country from Volvo can do 265 miles on a single charge in the WLTP cycle, with the corresponding EPA number to be announced later. According to the EPA, the regular dual-motor, all-wheel-drive 2025 EX30 goes 253 miles on a single charge. Logic tells us that the range will likely take a hit with the optional all-terrain tires.
The EX30 CC gets the same 69-kilowatt-hour battery pack with a usable 64-kilowatt-hourenergy content feeding juice to a pair of electric motors delivering a combined 422 hp and 400 lb-ft. Thanks to support for DC charging, it takes only 26 minutes to replenish the battery from 10 percent to 80 percent.
The EX30 Cross Country is coming to the United States. Pricing isn't mentioned, but we reckon it will command a premium over the regular model, which starts at $46,195 before options.
2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Source: Volvo
