Having no test drive feedback from any independent tester makes this is a rather silly video. I have driven the Volvo EX30 and I’m not impressed. It’s quick, way too quick for a family hatch, but the lack of leg room in the back, lack of drivers display or HUD and the awful tablet menus make it awful to drive especially in unfamiliar urban environments with speed cameras and navigation issues. I appreciate the NMC LFP comparison, like you I’m disappointed that the 58kW LFP battery of the EV3 base model isn’t extended to the 81kW option, but so be it. My E Niro has not shown any battery degradation in the three years of ownership, but we do home charge and rarely charge to 100% except on long journeys. Battery tech is only one aspect of EV ownership , how it performs as a car is more important in my humble opinion and on that count, nobody really knows yet. I really wanted an EX30 to replace our E Niro, but after the test drive, I asked for my £500 deposit back. It was a great disappointment.

I wouldn’t discount NMC batteries. There are Model Xs around with 400,000 miles on the clock on the original battery. 200,000+ miles is common place.

@Reddylion

Ай бұрын

Nice....

Great video and very particular knowledge you have! I was at Volvo today looking at the base model EX30. The spec sheet mentions that the base model called Core does not have a heat pump, which is only available on the midrange Plus model. Can you please explain how this does or does not affect the battery? I thought the heat pump is what helps regulate the battery temperature, and I live in a VERY hot climate. Thanks, and keep it up!

Interesting comparison. For me the main difference is the FWD v RWD but I guess we need to drive both to compare. Is the Volvo drive that much better to put up with less rear & boot space?

Here in Australia it is just the opposite! We don't get the base model of the volvo - only the NMC longer range model... I thought the EV3 was LFP, now I have to search and find out.

@gregharris8316

26 күн бұрын

Ev5 I believe has an LFP battery supplied by BYD and made in China to keep cost down

It all comes down to the pricing of the EV3 which is unknown. EV3 standard battery towing: 300 kg. EX30 standard battery towing: 1600 kg.

I am curious as to why Volvo would spec NMC in their 'premium' products rather than LFP. Do you have thoughts on this?

@3dvox712

Ай бұрын

Give you more range, faster charging, less weight and it fits bigger battery in the same space. So on paper it looks all good until you look at battery lifespan. 90% of customers look at the range and charge speed. I would rather have 20% less range and slower charge speed but 3x the battery life.

@colossus_g

Ай бұрын

@@3dvox712 hmmm... not sure about that. The customers going for the premium products are spending more and have a much broader range of choice as to what to buy. If you are going to spend more money, the expectation is you are going to get a better product.

@3dvox712

Ай бұрын

@@colossus_g They think its better product they look at specs between Volvo core and ultra and see - more range, more power, bigger battery, better interior etc. There is nowhere in spec sheet that shows "hey core has better battery longevity" and nobody at the dealer will say you that.

@colossus_g

Ай бұрын

@@3dvox712 you see, I don't buy that. What you are describing is why a customer might be drawn to the premium product. What I am asking is why the manufacturer (Volvo in this case) would fit NMC to the premium products. I would suggest that given proper control systems the NMC product is better. I can not believe a manufacturer would fit sub-standard parts to their premium products. That makes zero sense to me.

@gavinmoore8024

Ай бұрын

I thought it was a great video. However I don't agree regarding ruling out NMC entirely. 1500 cycles at say 250m range is 375k miles. And even then still 80% capacity. Even at 800 cycles (that's the lowest figure I've heard for NMC though I'm not disputing it) that's 200k miles. Tesla have been using NMC for ever and only choose LFP for standard range cars. BMW use NMC with their i3 for nearly as long and rarely see degradation an issue with either. With the fire risk being so low for EV's I'm not sure how much of a factor that would be (similar to selecting diesel over petrol for that reason perhaps?). Lfp has well publicised downsides too. With the sophisticated battery management systems and built in battery buffers I feel NMC is very proven and for the majority of cases where cost isn't an option isn't really a reason to discount a car you otherwise want. But those are just my thoughts as an EV driver.

If NMC as 20% degradation , buy with more 20%. My 10 years old Nmc still works, but with less capacity

@Orange_Manbaby

28 күн бұрын

Way less than 20% degradation.

@contraplano3157

27 күн бұрын

@@Orange_Manbaby that s the point

You are quiet wrong. LFP batteries in a car cause consistent voltage drop because of increased internal resistance and It affects its durability. LFP batteries are cheaper nothing more than that.

Very cramped in the back of the Volvo. LFP would be great but small battery, and it's not that efficient

Intresting

I totally agree about the battery chemistry.... But you missed the best thing about the Kia EV3 ..... Bidirectional charging V2G V2L V2H .. I was disappointed to learn about the NMC battery but being able to use ithe EVe as a home battery changes everything

@Orange_Manbaby

Ай бұрын

The Kia doesn’t have v2g that has been widely misreported

@Damadchef

Ай бұрын

I've seen it being widely reported and only you saying misreported.... If you're correct I'm still content with V2L and V2H ... But it's being promoted as V2X(vehicle to everything)​@@Orange_Manbaby

@andrewkirk3159

29 күн бұрын

According to EV database EV3 only has V2L. The EV9 apparently has V2X.

@Damadchef

29 күн бұрын

@@andrewkirk3159 seems to be lots of mixed reporting... If it's only V2L I'll get something else

@tudorioansafira4697

20 күн бұрын

Ev Database is often inaccurate ​@@andrewkirk3159

Great video! Thanks! Still learning the difference in different batteries and features of EVs. Would like to see a comparison of the EX30 and the Equinox EV.

I test drove the Volvo with an LFP battery and I loved it. My thoughts are the same, that Volvo is better because of the LFP battery. But I still want to test drive the Kia ev3. I like the line of thinking that you have.

Went to look at the Volvo , it’s absolutely stunning inside 😊

Way smaller boot and rear cabin in the Volvo

@Digikidthevoiceofreason

Ай бұрын

Trunk for those that speak proper English.

Volvo? BETTER??? *HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* That is the best joke I have heard this year to date. Volvo is garbage. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@linusmlgtips2123

29 күн бұрын

Exactly. The lack of physical buttons makes it a non starter for me. EV3 all the way!