Biggest problem with these is going to be getting hold of one.

@davidlewis4399

7 ай бұрын

Nope its the insurance and selling it in three years.

@paulmitchell-gears6765

7 ай бұрын

Why not keep it for a decade?

@BHBeckenbauer

7 ай бұрын

Only for the first month or two, Volvo are bringing these in the UK by the shipload 😉

@simmo.261

7 ай бұрын

@@paulmitchell-gears6765Because you’ll be paying 20 grand to replace the batteries which will be dumped in a lake

@krisianzavalani

7 ай бұрын

​@@simmo.261Batteries have an 8 year/ 160,000 km warranty on these.

"is it a Martian?" It's a backpack with a tent, but I like Martian better

I ordered the basic one and have been waiting for a test drive video ! No regrets so far :) Will stay tuned for the forthcoming videos thank you !!

@jimmyh6601

7 ай бұрын

Congratulations, great choice!

Thanks, Ginny. It's funny how different reviewers have different opinions as most reviewers seem to think Volvo has one-pedal down, better than most carmakers. And Ginny is one of the few to mention the voice commands for Volvo's interface. There is one misconception that some people are saying and that is because the car is made in China it's more inexpensive. Volvo makes their flagship sedan in China, the S90, at least for the US market, and it is not inexpensive. In fact, it's costly. Lotus will make their flagship SUV, the Eletre, in China. Polestar will make the Polestar 5 sedan in China and that will cost a ton of money. And Volvo plans to make the EX30 in Belgium in 2025 or after 2025, that was recently announced. So, making it in China probably doesn't make it less costly to buy for consumers. The other things mentioned did help bring the price down plus it is on a shared Geely platform. But, other very expensive cars use shared platforms. I like this interior. It reminds me of Volvo's Scandi interiors of previous generations but there's more attention paid to textures. That it is sustainable, or more sustainable than previous generations is laudable. Don't like the lack of instrument display behind the steering. But overall, love the interior. Good car. A modernized BEV XC40 that's maybe shrunken a bit too much?

@banethor

3 ай бұрын

Polestar has one of the best OPDs, if its similar, it will certainly tick all the boxes for me

Hi Ginny ... great review and I am sorely tempted with this Volvo offering as our first venture into the world of EV. Please do keep up the great work! I love your reviews :) FYI, this review glitches @11:59 just for info.

Some EV manufacturers don’t understand the value of true one-pedal driving 🤦 Great review by the way 👍

12:02 to 13:01 it froze and then it looked like you were throwing a fit in the back seats 😀

Very good video as usual from your channel. Thank you.

Two minutes in and I’d say the price comparisons say far more about how expensive the likes of the Corsa are than how affordable this Volvo is. Legacy OEMs would have and would be selling far more EVs if they were genuinely affordable.

@oliverstemp9132

7 ай бұрын

Or how cheaply made the Chinese Volvo is

@Mizzkan

7 ай бұрын

It’s a cheap Volvo with the cabin to match. You will likely find the Corsa cabin superior to this.

@oliverstemp9132

7 ай бұрын

@@Mizzkan the Corsa has got so many more buttons.

@thumper1747

7 ай бұрын

Its a Zeeka isn’t it. I have to say though, it’s a good partnership between the design skills of Volvo and the EV tech from Geely.

@oliverstemp9132

7 ай бұрын

@@thumper1747 not as good as what Smart did

This car should sell well all over Europe.

I have been waiting for this review, the EX30 has caught my eye as a possible replacement to my current EV.

The plight of a camera op who just wants coffee is the most relatable thing that's ever been posted on this channel

Not bad... But extremely minimalist for what a Volvo used to be. Not to me, but wonderful to know. And such a wonderful video as well. Some reviewers lack the fact that those cars are to be used by real people, they focus more on such technicalities that really don't interest, while these Electrifying videos usually would go straight to the point while being energetic and very visually appealing!... Congrats!...

@benjaminsmith2287

7 ай бұрын

Volvo design has historically been understated. This is more going back to their roots. It's just the screen throws a lot of people off and they don't look at the other details.

Really helpful to learn about the different batteries used.....I hadn't realised this difference even though I have been driving an EV for 2.5 years......I'm at the point of considering which EV I'll go for next, and this information is both interesting and helpful to know :)

Thank you Ginny very impressed 👍🏾

@CyAn-S

7 ай бұрын

I am also impressed that she glossed over the lack of rear window buttons in front. Meanwhile she always makes an episode about it when it is a VW.... Non biased review, surely.

No driver display? No deal!

It’s a rucksack with a roll mat attached to the bottom and a tent. It wasn’t hard 😅

Love it, seems a perfect fit for what I want from a car. Design is great to, inside and out

@Mizzkan

7 ай бұрын

What is wrong with all you Simps. It’s so ugly it’s actually offensive. Damn

I just got my Polestar 2 long-range RWD delivered to me last week - so happy - it is SO GOOD! I also love the looks and specs of this little car, and considered waiting for it but it needs a small driver cluster with at least speed, range etc please Volvo!!

@Mizzkan

7 ай бұрын

Should have got the awd

It’s not nuts that it costs less than a corsa. It’s nuts that a corsa costs 30k

As a coincidence, I have my dealer preview today at 11:30 😁 As on my current XC40 - I'd take the parcel shelf out and put it under he rear floor - make a big difference from banging my forehead on it

Great review Jenny

Considering the EX30 after canceling my order for the Fisker Sport(FWD, 250 mile range, LFP battery) after they decided to not include a heat pump on the Sport trim. It priced out at $44,000+ with standard color/wheels, optional faux leather seats and tow package. The RWD Extended range Ultra trim EX30 includes more standard features for less.

Could the regen on the one pedal be set to low so you need to use the brake more?

May have missed it but what are the charging speeds of each of the trims/battery sizes please? Also, did you say it has the Google Android Automotive navigation system?

Some Vauxhall dealers are offering new (pre facelift though) Vauxhall Corsa Electric for less than £20k now! £13k discount. Three year old ones £12K or so. I can't imagine a Volvo will be discounted that much any time soon.

@davidlewis4399

7 ай бұрын

I can virtually no one wants three year old EV's thats why the prices are falling.

@MegaCellProductions

7 ай бұрын

@@davidlewis4399I bought 2 year old one a couple months ago and it’s great

@carlarrowsmith

7 ай бұрын

​@@davidlewis4399Hot property used EVs are, sold my 7 year old Leaf for a very good price just a day after listing on free private ads.Don't believe what you read in the press. Used EVs have come down in price to realistic prices that they always should have been if there wasn't a shortage. I wish I knew where all these super bargain used EVs were as I'd buy some more.

Currently own a Kia Niro S model, which is a pretty impressive and practical EV. The EX30 looks tempting though they should have made it 100mm longer I believe and added a heads up display.

Just add a HUD if you remove the instrument cluster…

Great review! I put my deposit down after watching this. Seems like it is going to be the perfect city car. A little nervous about the lack of climate control buttons but from what I've seen using the Google voice option seems simple enough. "Hey Google set the temperature to 70 degrees" seems pretty simple.

This car looks great. See them on the roads in Sweden. I take a photo every time I see them haha. They look so cool. ✔️💯

I wouldn't say the price is right, but it's definitely heading in a better direction.

@ianroe6678

7 ай бұрын

Seems to have been priced to catch the headlines about the lowest possible price but the bigger battery and higher spec option isn’t particularly compared with a lot of rivals.

I do like the look & proportions of this 😁. Same with the Polestar 2. Are the two companies still linked ? ( Wish Polestar 2 would do an estate though ). So going to be an interesting choice between lower price v better batteries & adding a heat pump, or just a heat pump 🤔 What’s your standard efficiency rating ? How do you quote ? An EV brands making cars with seats that come out, like the Skoda Yeti did ( very Lotus way of adding lightness! )

@lordfluxington

7 ай бұрын

I think Geely own Volvo who in turn own Polestar. So I guess in that respect they are still linked. Though they operate as separate entities. A Polestar estate sounds amazing, though I do love the rear of the Polestar 2.

A fan of the EX30 design and offering but just BEWARE that the cheapest version does NOT have a HEAT PUMP so expect to have at least a 30% reduction of the range when running in colder climates, which is very poor considering the max range is 209 miles!!! So getting only around 140mile range for a £33k electric vehicle is shocking and no excuse and heat pumps should be standard on all EVs.

Much more appealing than the Smart #1, which reminds me of Playmobil 😂

Do you think Volvo may improve the one-pedal driving with a software update? For an EV with such impressive acceleration, it's a shame it doesn't also have stronger regeneration.

@assarstromblad3280

7 ай бұрын

It is capable of stronger regen, but it needs you to use the brake pedal to get all of it. It has over the air updates, so yes, most likely.

@LeiChat

7 ай бұрын

A blend of motor regen and traditional friction braking would be an acceptable compromise to achieve one-pedal driving. I read that Tesla do that when the battery is cold/full meaning regen is limited. Ideally though, the EX30 would achieve full one-pedal driving experience purely using regen-braking, when there the battery is able to accommodate the energy.

3:12 backpack with a tent on top of it 😆

Absolute no brainer when compared to a Stellantis pricing. Looks very nice.

@davidlewis4399

7 ай бұрын

Yup be able to pick one up in a couple of years for virtually nothing as well thats if you can afford the insurance.

@lucasroper46

7 ай бұрын

@@davidlewis4399 My EV costs the same to insure than my previous ICE but okay 👌

What is your height? Sorry for asking. I'm interested in the amount of space in the back seat.

Great Review

I'll consider one once it's got a head up display. As it stands, no instruments in the drivers view forcing the driver to look away from the road regularly is the most un-Volvo thing about this car.

'Batteries that don’t perform that well in cold weather'? Our Scandi cousins are going to love this Volvo then!. I can imagine 'Sven, Olaf and Bjorn' rueing the day they ever switched their trusty internal combustion engined Saab's and Volvo's for this. I do like the look of it though!

looking forward to a comparison between ex30 and zeekr X.

5:38 says she is driving the “single motor, extended range, Plus £38 K”. I would love this to be accurate, but the details Volvo supply state that the Cloud blue exterior, panoramic roof and breeze interior are only available in the Ultra specification

Beautiful looking and affordable EV, well done Volvo. She did fail to mention a few things on her review, such as charging times and options. I saw another video and the reviewing stated the base model comes with heated seats and wheel. The lack of buttons and having the speedometer in the center is just like the Tesla and I am sure I would get used to it over time. It does make it easier to voice commands thru Google instead of trying to use the screen while driving which is extremely dangerous. She didn't demonstrate it but another reviewer did, he just asked Google to turn on the AC and it worked perfectly. The outside looks great and the minimalistic interior also like the Tesla looks good except what one person already commented on is the self cleaning oven type dash. I don't like it much at all and it makes the vehicle look cheap, I would prefer just a solid color, and I'm not sure about that square steering wheel, I will see how it feels when I test drive one. . I think with this kind of pricing it will do well, it's certainly the most affordable EV you can buy in the US. I always liked the Tesla but they do have quality control issues and are far more expensive, so once this Volvo is available I will strongly consider trading in my gas vehicle for this EV.

This is the 5th back to back review I've seen on the EV30. I like the narrative down to earth review of the EX30. Well done. As with the other 4 videos, I can't help but get a first impression that the EV30 is a mixed bag. The design is very nice, but after that it seem polarizing and show a lot of compromises, and the reviews also seem to feel a reflection of a bit of cynicism to the critique, which feel on point. The summary is I feel the price is not appealing for what you get and thus not priced right, making me come to the conclusion the EV30 is priced to expensive for its value, for all 3 tiered offerer gsm, and misses the Mark for a luxury compact EV, despite the Volvo badge. I had high hopes, too, but at first impression the appeal is somewhat gone. It's not the review, but rather the obvious compromises coming to light, if which the list is too big. It's not just this review, but others are showing similar signs.

@chags3512

7 ай бұрын

I’m not sure where you are getting that feeling? There is no other vehicle that is mildly luxurious at this price point in the segment.

@egilstrmme8088

7 ай бұрын

Have you seen the car in real life? This is not premium alas.

@chags3512

7 ай бұрын

@@egilstrmme8088 i have. it’s not super luxury but it has some nice touches still with the Volvo look. It’s likely on par with something like Mazda.

Does it come with a spare tire?

i can understand the comparisons to the BMW i3, it's one of the most interesting vehicles i've sat in in a while.

I have a Chevy Bolt EUV that I really like. The ex30 would be a serious contender for an upgrade if it had driver gauges -- or HUD -- and buttons; I won't own a car with a middle tablet only.

The icon next to the luggage and car seat is a scuba cylinder.

Looks nice on the outside. Not so keen on the 'self cleaning oven liner' finish on the dash in this spec' though and it looks like touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel? I find those irritating to use. Hopefully not too many of the 'one switch to do a couple of different functions after pushing a button' in the car either; nothing but a nuisance on the VW's. Probably a nice car though I'm sure. As I say, it looks really good from the outside.

@Mizzkan

7 ай бұрын

It’s awful from the outside. Are you blind??

Great car, especially for the price but i just hate the overly "minimalist" interiors. At least give us some physical buttons for like climate, volume etc. i definitely prefer the way that kia and hyundai are doing their interiors nowadays.

Interesting, stylish, compact, like it a lot! It suits you! 😉👌

Having own The XC40 mild Hybrid for the last 3 years but decided to go fully electric last months and ordered a fully electric Renault Mégane im hoping i havnt made thw wrong choice as the XC40 has been one the best cars i have had

@BoiAli

7 ай бұрын

You made the wrong decision. You not seen the reviews??

@anonymouspdg6121

7 ай бұрын

I have had both an ICE XC40 and now run a P6 Recharge XC40(EV) and still love it even though it isn't perfect, i.e the range isn't anywhere near what Volvo claim it will be. The EX30 is on my list for when my current lease runs out.

@ianroe6678

7 ай бұрын

@@BoiAlinot sure what you’re talking about?

@exileatsushi7165

7 ай бұрын

@@ianroe6678 Sit at the back of the Megane and - if you are more than 3 foot tall - tell me how you feel.

@ianroe6678

7 ай бұрын

@@exileatsushi7165two fully grown adults in the back have mine said they were really comfortable so not sure. Have you got one?

Damn shame about the wind noise and lack of heat pump. Nice attempt though. Great review

I hear on nearly everyone of these types of car reviews that the only wind noise is from wing mirrors. Why can’t that be fixed?

Ginny EX30 AWD or the Smart #1 Brabus?

One pedal driving not working is a dealbreaker. Hopefully that can be fixed with software?

@SWR112

7 ай бұрын

But mad isn’t it that manufacturers can’t nail what people want or expect.

@sIightIybored

7 ай бұрын

In other reviews it has seemed to work, so it might be an issue with just that one.

Great video guys! And a classy piece of work from Team Volvo IMO.

Does it have Android Auto? Some reviews say it does and others not.. Really good review as always! I think Volvo have done well with this, I hope the battery health and charging infrastructure can handle all the new EVs on the road..

@Suggy08

7 ай бұрын

If you check online it does say it is compatible with android auto as well

@RealGrooveRandom

7 ай бұрын

@@Suggy08 Thank you

@stevon103

7 ай бұрын

It doesn't support Android Auto because there's no point. The OS is basically Android.

@RealGrooveRandom

7 ай бұрын

@@stevon103 thanks.. I didn't know that

base isn’t bad but need to know what the options/packs look like. That extended battery version is getting pretty close to tesla pricing and I’d bet on it being more once you’ve specced it similarly. Still a good step forwards and should put pressure on prices for cars like the Corsa etc which won’t be able to live with the volvo at the same price

@MrKlawUK

7 ай бұрын

had a look at the website. The basic spec has decent options including active cruise/lane change assist etc. Pretty good. But no heat pump except on the ‘ultra’ which is £42k. Hopefully when the ‘full range’ is released they’ll allow some of those options to be specced on the lower end car - you’re forced to get eg 20” wheels with the ultra which you might not. Good to see 360 degree camera too. May go on my shortlist next time around

@flyingpanhandle

7 ай бұрын

Its probably much better made than the Tesla.

And it cost how much?

Hurrah! At last, a reviewer with Volvo software experience that acknowledges the voice activation and the sophisticated Google infotainment and controls. And refusing to give efficiency comments on one short drive. Thank you.

@Mizzkan

7 ай бұрын

The real range is terrible. 150 miles in winter. Shocking

@ellistreloar2047

7 ай бұрын

@@Mizzkan That will be for the smaller battery. I have been driving an E Niro 64kwh for three years in the UK. It has a NMC battery similar chemistry to the EX30 Plus and Ultra 69kWh cars. The E Niro had a WLTP range of 282 miles yet early car reviewers criticised it for having much less. However, in summer months we regularly achieve 300 miles range for mixed urban/highway driving; 280 miles highway/motorway driving. In winter we achieve 250-260 miles range on mixed journeys; 240 miles highway/motorway driving. These figures are similar to those reported by others in the UK owners Facebook group. Winter efficiency in an EV will always be less since cold air is more dense adding drag and all the heating, lights, wipers are powered from the HV battery. EV efficiency is 90+%. In an ICE car the heating is provided from the ‘waste’ from combustion - typically only 25-30% efficient - so the additional winter requirements are disguised by all the waste. Our E Niro is a 200bhp car cD 0.29. The EX30 is 280bhp cD 0.29 so I expect similar, perhaps slightly less efficiency, but with a larger battery in the Volvo I expect to achieve similar range as the E Niro.

@Mizzkan

7 ай бұрын

@@ellistreloar2047 Unless you drive like miss Daisy the range is 150 miles in winter. Thats what it will be . That’s simply unacceptable. Once the EX30 can do a range off 400 miles no matter the outside weather, it’s a possibility of ownership. Until then no way, no way.

@ellistreloar2047

7 ай бұрын

@@MizzkanYou are a troll. If you had any real life experience of an EV you would know the facts. Your comments are based on ignorance of the reality of owning and driving an EV

@chags3512

7 ай бұрын

@@Mizzkan how do you know this? Just based on other vehicle winter weather reductions? I get about 1/3 less range in my Tesla model 3 in the winter.

Seriusly, who is this car for? here in Sweden its like 48 000 USD for 64kwh battery, the chepast version is 43 000 without heatpump and 49kwh lol

@davidlewis4399

7 ай бұрын

For rich people able to take advantage of tax perks who dont go far.

@peternystrom921

7 ай бұрын

Haha yea i gues, i was from the start like oh nice a cheap nice small EV, maybe its like 28 000 USD, not 48 000 lol@@davidlewis4399

A little confused, I thought the EX30 boot was 319L while the VW ID3's boot was 380L, that's quite different.

Was at an EV show this weekend, the EX30 is a nice $69k AUD in Australia. They didn't have one yet though, nice polestars and I got to sit in a Dolphin for the first time so that was good.

@neilgoro9609

7 ай бұрын

If they have the Seal in AUS, those are fab.

@narvuntien

7 ай бұрын

@@neilgoro9609 it's a bit bigger than I want, $52K though

Is anyone else having trouble viewing this video? There's a glitch at about 11:59. The video stops but the sound continues. Then the sound stops. Then it all starts again but it's all juddery. I've viewed it on 3 devices and it's the same on all of them.

Nice car. Isn’t the battery chemistry NCM? It would have to be LFP for me. Maybe they will change it in a later version.

@Kurre.

7 ай бұрын

There are both NMC and LFP batteries avaliable

@jdthompson123

7 ай бұрын

@@Kurre. this car is a real contender, tak

@mpenacernadas1

7 ай бұрын

LFP fiable good not fire,Nmc caution fire,!!

It looks good, but I think I'd take the Smart #1, especially if I was buying the dual motor versions of each.

Good -- but what does it offer than my '22 Kona Electric doesn't, EV-wise?

@chags3512

7 ай бұрын

Mostly just a slightly more luxurious name

At first glance via the internet, there's a lot to like about the EX30, but I'm not sold on it yet. Too much of a Tesla wannabe. The rear seat seems cramped. I want stronger one-pedal driving. Heat pumps should now be standard. My wife would like the cloth seats, however. Guess I'll have to test drive one when it shows up here.

Would like to see the real world mpkWh on the refrigerator body Style.

First impression - rear wiper...good.

Nice car

I'd be tempted but this really needs a HUD at least. The central screen only is a hard no.

Definate Echos of the styling of the old Volvo 340 in this.

Do you get the option of a heat pump?

@stevon103

7 ай бұрын

Heat pump comes with the top end models as standard. 👍🏻

It's a great car well done Volvo

The 'Martian' is a rucksack with a bed roll, hence the tent above

Still no where near Model Y in efficiency…

I know every EV reviewer loves one pedal driving, but I can't help but think that there are times when coasting must be better for your economy? I admit I've never driven an EV, I know some like Hyundai have paddles where you can alter the amount of regen, but without that wouldn't you have to keep your foot planted to maintain speed? If you have regen as soon as you take your foot off the pedal, don't you lose speed straight away unless you're accelerating? Or is it a bit more nuanced than that? I do like the idea of systems where if you brake it uses regen unless you brake hard, then it kicks in the brakes

@michlblacksmith

7 ай бұрын

If you are used to one paddle driving, you don't want to miss it. It is really comfy that you don't have to brake and if you want to have less regan just push the accelerator a bit - really easy.

Thank God, this car is designed for "enjoyable daily driving" as opposed to all other cars. 🤣

Nice looking car.

They will also build it in Europe for next Model Year.

No heat pump is a deal breaker IMHO. Not even an optional extra. Not a lot of room in the rear, a good fit for a small presenter. Kona for me.

@Hayden120

7 ай бұрын

The extended range models (both Single Motor and Dual Motor) have a heat pump as standard. Only the entry LFP model does not.

@chags3512

7 ай бұрын

It has a heat pump in two out of the three trims.

I might have missed it but I didn't see any mention of the awful wiper/indicator stalk design. Having no stop position for the wipers, and needing to look at the infotainment to tell me which setting it is, is a major safety issue. Surprising Volvo allowed that. And as for the stalk not clicking into place when using the indicator, that is just going to mean EXC30 drivers roaming around with indicators flashing left and right while the driver tries to activate/cancel them. To me that's worse than the window switch button in my ID.3

Just a comment about the boot. About the same as you get in a VW ID3? Not quite, the difference is about 70 liters. Don't mean to be grumpy, the car looks nice though.

@exileatsushi7165

7 ай бұрын

Yes, and I think the leg room at the back is a far bigger problem, but the elephant in the room has not been addressed unfortunately...

@egilstrmme8088

7 ай бұрын

and that is...

@exileatsushi7165

7 ай бұрын

@@egilstrmme8088 Lol, the legroom obviously. Even a Polo (mark 6) is more spacious at the back

@egilstrmme8088

7 ай бұрын

off course, was a bit asleep there;) I have seen the car i real life and I agree totally.

I can’t believe that in that whole video you failed to tell us what range each model would do. Did I miss something? Surely that is one of the first things anyone would want to know?

@dcartier1692

7 ай бұрын

Yes, she mentions range - but don’t believe it! Do your own calculation: battery capacity/efficiency (and down from there considering driving style, terrain, wind direction, etc.).

@dcartier1692

7 ай бұрын

@@Prodogy92 - which is a WLTP derived figure and not achievable in the real world, hence giving a false expectation and therefore not worth considering, or mentioning.

@davidcoleman3661

7 ай бұрын

The most off putting thing is the bit about using a different battery to other more expensive EVs. Firstly the battery is much heavier meaning less MPH. Secondly and more worryingly the battery in this car doesn’t perform so well in cold weather. The more I read about EVs the more likely I am to stick to buying another hybrid when I buy a new car next spring. There’s quite a lot to get your ahead around (access to charging points, lifespan and performance of batteries, depreciation, range, cost of repairs, excessive cost in UK compared with other countries) when buying an EV and you need to put in hours of research before buying one. Thank goodness for KZread! Manufacturers aren’t upfront about the drawbacks. I’m reminded of one Latin phrase CAVEAT EMPTOR (buyer beware) and one originally German term THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL.

@doittoit00

7 ай бұрын

It is mentioned at about 5:56, as well as calculated in the written description.

@dcartier1692

7 ай бұрын

@@doittoit00 - the efficiency numbers in the written description are likely incorrect: - higher efficiency for the AWD, than Single Motor? - higher efficiency than Volvo’s published figures?

can someone 6' tall get in the back seat with a 6' driver? not from what I have seen. Was really hot for this one...but...

I wish they would put real buttons back in cars. I have an ID3 and the touch buttons are a REAL pain and EXTREMELY distracting.

Nice to see a slight drop in price compared to the competition. However, the Smart Brabus has better suspension. If you are after a budget EV then I would also look at the Citroën E-C3

@Illuminatio

7 ай бұрын

As an e-C3 owner, I would second that - lovely car; no complaints after 18 months (and the HUD is a great addition to safety).

@mikadavies660

7 ай бұрын

@Illuminatio Sorry but I'm confused Citroën E-C3 owner for 18mths...?? The C3 yes but the E-C3 is not even on the road till December in Europe and Jan in UK

@benrgrogan

7 ай бұрын

​@@mikadavies660I assume they're referring to the Indian e-C3 which the European model is based on (although that's only been on sale for 6 months not 18 so maybe they mean the regular petrol version).

@Illuminatio

7 ай бұрын

@@mikadavies660 No, I'm the one who's confused! I have an e-C4!

@mikadavies660

7 ай бұрын

@Illuminatio Then why say you have had an E-C3 for 18 months... Clearly you wrote the wrong number previously.

It'll be interesting to see what effect Citroen's new £20k EV will have on the market in 2024, it could well make all these £30k+ cars seem rather pricey..

@Mizzkan

7 ай бұрын

It’s French so unlikely to last

@benktlofgren4710

7 ай бұрын

@@Mizzkan Yeah year after year French cars are the ones with the most problems and the most expensive ones on the list from the service market.

I still can’t get on board with this car’s looks internally or externally. My wife and I absolutely love Volvos (owned an 850, XC60, V40 and V90 between us) and this is the first time I’ve ever thought a Volvo is just ugly.

please compare this Renault emagne. They look similar to me

My only gripe is the placement of the charging port

@chags3512

7 ай бұрын

Lol what why? I’ve read that the driver side rear is the preferred location for most.

Quite simply it is a fairly basic Chinese EV in a fancy dress. Should however sell lots with the Volvo badge, great styling and good price compared to UK competition although £38k is hardly cheap.

@benjaminsmith2287

7 ай бұрын

It's not Chinese. What makes you think it is Chinese? The platform was engineered by a Swede. The designers and safety engineers and chassis tuners are all in Sweden. The crash testing was done in Sweden. So what makes it Chinese? Just because Volvo's parent company is Chinese doesn't make the Volvo product that's still based in Sweden Chinese.

Backpack 😂 Well done Volvo, going to see this in December. Is it just me or does this clip stop and stutter? Nothing against the channel after all I’m a sub but have to emit “The late brake show” review absolutely blows this out the water and I watched this one first. I was left feeling I didn’t know much be it things covered quickly. On the LBS review I felt I knew so much about the Car that hadn’t been covered here.

It really is the one car that am looking for after my current Niro lease ends in 2025. Small, good battery capacity (same as my niro for a smaller footprint !) bet for a good range too. Also beating my niro in terms of charging with the 22kw basic charging and 150kw fast charging ! Just whishing it had head-up display and a small screen behind the whell, am not a fan of everything being centralized in the middle console .

@jupiterfive3379

7 ай бұрын

You might want to find out from reviews how well this performs in cold winter weather ( if any reviewers bother to test it in cold conditions) before purchasing.

Nice looking car, but surprised Volvo has gone for a touch screen to do everything and not in your eye line, dangerous. Stellantis pricing is excessive and as new more affordable cars arrive then they will have a problem.

@djtaylorutube

7 ай бұрын

Worked fine for Mini's for decades!

@AlanTov

7 ай бұрын

@@djtaylorutubeso we’ll they don’t do it anymore.

@djtaylorutube

7 ай бұрын

@@AlanTov 2024 mini cooper interior, central speedometer.

One pedal driving - I believe they set it like that, because most people that aren't use to it, gets motion sickness easily. Wife had the issue when we were test driving an electric xc40 and electric c40. Hope there are granular options for it in an OTA update.

It's a fully loaded backpack.