A More Accessible Volvo EV Is Here

Volvo Philippines has just introduced a more affordable variant of its award-winning all-electric SUV, the EX30. The new EX30 Core RWD Pure Electric, priced at PHP 2.35 million, gives Filipinos a more budget-friendly option to go electric without compromising on performance and safety.

Unveiled by Hariphil Asia Resources Inc., the official Volvo distributor, the new variant slots below the top-tier EX30 Ultra Extended Range. The Core model features a smaller 51 kWh battery pack versus the Ultra’s 69 kWh, offering a range of up to 344 km on the WLTP cycle—nearly 200 km less, but still ample for most urban commutes.

Despite the reduced range, the EX30 Core doesn’t hold back on power. It carries the same rear electric motor that delivers 272 PS and 343 Nm of torque, shooting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds. On average, it consumes 17.5 kWh per 100 km, equivalent to 1.97 liters per 100 km in fuel terms.

Volvo made sure safety wasn’t compromised either. The Core RWD comes standard with Pilot Assist, Driver Attention Monitoring, and Collision Avoidance Systems—technologies designed to support the driver and help prevent accidents.

Inside, the EX30 stays true to Volvo’s Scandinavian roots. The cabin is finished with renewable materials and bathed in ambient lighting inspired by Nordic landscapes. Despite being an entry-level variant, it includes high-end features like a Harman Kardon sound system and advanced climate control.

Storage-wise, it’s just as practical. The vehicle offers a 61-liter underfloor compartment, 318 liters of luggage space with the seats up, and up to 904 liters when folded.

Volvo Philippines CEO Maria Fe Perez-Agudo highlighted that the EX30 represents the brand’s push toward sustainability and innovation. “It’s a vehicle that not only excites, but also protects and respects our planet,” she said.

Here’s how the EX30 lineup stacks up:

• EX30 Core RWD Pure Electric – PHP 2,350,000
• EX30 Ultra RWD Extended Range Pure Electric – PHP 2,690,000

Both models add to Volvo’s growing local EV lineup alongside the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge. The EX30 remains the most compact of the bunch, built for the city but packed with enough tech, range, and punch to deliver on both daily commutes and weekend escapes.