Volvo EX30
Black Edition adds eye-catching new look
Words by Mark Slack
Volvo has launched the Black Edition variant of its all-electric EX30, boasting an eye-catching new look with design enhancements and available with either single or twin motor versions priced from £40,060
The Black Edition styling additions include the prominent high gloss black 19-inch wheels and tinted rear windows. The front grille strikethrough, iron mark, rear Volvo script and model name badge are also adorned in high gloss black, alongside the colour coordinated roof spoiler and door mirror covers.
As one might expect being the Black Edition it is available with one exterior colour – Onyx Black – and one interior colour scheme – Indigo. The high metallic Onyx Black paint sparkles in daylight while the deep blue indigo interior with upcycled denim trim is exclusive to the Black Edition.
Priced from £40,060 in Single Motor Plus trim, the Black Edition comes with Volvo’s advanced sensing technology with up to five radars, five cameras and twelve ultra-sonic sensors continuously monitoring the car’s surroundings to help ‘assist’ the driver.
Other equipment highlights across all Black Edition models include adaptive cruise control, powered tailgate, heated front seats and steering wheel, auto dimming mirrors, LED lights and high beam assist, auto lights and wipers, front and rear parking assist with rear view camera, wireless phone charging, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Harman Kardon sound system and a 12-inch centre screen.
Interestingly, for markets where required, there is provision for alcohol lock software which is something discussed in many EU countries with certain types of vehicles requiring them and other voluntary use options. It’s something discussed but not required at the moment in the UK.
With a potential range of up to 295 miles (combined) and the benchmark 62 mph passed in 5.3 seconds in Single Motor Extended range form, the EX30 comes as standard with a heat pump to maximise range.
Following the introduction of the Black Edition in 2023 on the XC60, the EX30 becomes the latest model to receive the treatment. The Black Edition is now available across six models: XC90, XC60, XC40, EX40, EC40 and EX30.
The addition of the Black Edition variant adds another level of choice and is available in Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance configurations. The Black Edition will be available on Plus and Ultra trim levels across the Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance Powertrains.
Words by Mark Slack
