The fully electric Volvo EX30 has landed a big accolade at the prestigious World Car Awards. Beating out a competitive field of nominees, the EX30 was awarded the title of 2024 World Urban Car in a presentation held at the 2024 New York International Auto Show.
The Volvo EX30 was chosen from an initial entry list of seven vehicles from all over the world then a short list of three finalists as announced on February 26, 2024 at the Geneva International Motor Show. The 2024 Top Three in the World finalists are the BYD Dolphin, the Lexus LBX and the Volvo EX30.
“Winning this award with the EX30 is incredibly gratifying and a firm validation of our ambitious electrification strategy,” said Jim Rowan, Volvo’s chief executive. “Customer response to the EX30 has exceeded our expectations, and it has proven to be a perfect car for today’s marketplace as a growing number of car buyers switch to fully electric cars. I’m convinced the EX30 will strongly contribute to our growth this year and beyond.”
Vehicles eligible for the World Urban Car award must be produced in volumes of at least 5,000 units/year and must be “on-sale” in at least two major markets (China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, USA) on at least two separate continents within the period January 1, 2023 and March 30, 2024.
Vehicles must be a maximum of 4.25 meters in overall length and be approved for operation on public roads.
EX30 buyers have a choice of three electric powertrains: a Single Motor version with 200kW (272hp) and a 51kWh battery; a Single Motor Extended Range with battery capacity increased to 69kWh; and a Twin Motor Performance model with 315kW (428hp) and a 69kWh battery. The EX30 offers a driving range of up to 476km and its battery can be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in a little over 25 minutes.
