This car looks phenomenal and I was convinced this was going to be my new EV. Test drove it and now I’m undecided: no arm rest or cup holders in the back for the kids. We live in South Africa - and there’s no shade for the panoramic sunroof… (before you ask, yes we have loadshedding / power cuts, but I’m using our solar panels at home to charge my current EV).

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

True, there's a few tweaks it would be nice to make. But then what car is perfect! Great to hear you're managing to charge the car from solar PV...well done! And thanks for the comment!

@RR-ht9db

16 күн бұрын

From SA too! What size solar setup do you have and would you be able to select how much power gets pulled by the car to whatever source it’s connected to?

Bloody brilliant indeed.. great review by the way!

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Great to get that kind of feedback!

Glad to find you again. Missed you from the other channel. :)

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It's great to be back making videos again!

Awesome review

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bruce! That put a smile on my face!

14 kids and 7 dogs! 😂😂. What an amazing review. Thank you! Definitely subscribing to your channel. 👍

@evplatform

29 күн бұрын

Thanks Fred...Great to get that feedback! Especially while I'm trying to grow the channel!

Great review Blake, the 22k AC charging is defiantly worth specifying if you rely on public charging, great insight. Looking forward to trying this one myself.

@evplatform

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! We can compare notes after you take a spin in one.

Great Review Blake, well done, I really like the look of the car inside and out, its a really clean design. probably a bit pricy for the size especially with the smaller battery.

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Thanks John, really appreciate the positive feedback! Personally don't agree on the price being high for the size. There is real quality to the EX30, and it's not targeted at people who need loads of space. For example, the cheapest Toyota C-HR starts above €40k and goes past €52k for the highest spec. Thanks again for the comment, great to get the interaction with people!

@johncrosbarry

Ай бұрын

@@evplatform yeah I suppose it is a Premium brand too, I must have a test drive in one soon. Keep up the good work 👍

In Ireland the heat pump is included with the bigger battery models, it’s not on the entry model, as far as I know.

Great review and I see many, many... One question...Dont you think there will be a good addition, that the custom button, instead of having only just one function it will prompt a window on the screen with few 3 or 4 shortcuts to your choice, and with the steering wheel arrows (up and down)or just pressing one, two or three times you choose the choice selected. I think that only one customizable function is not enough. Just a thought out loud to Mr Google

Nice review, i think you can gat WLTP in summer. I got that on my Polestar 2

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Certainly easier to get WLTP in summer! Mild winters where I live so not too bad then either. Thanks for the comment!

I'm pretty sure if it's like other Volvos, that controlling the distance to the vehicle in front when in adaptive cruise control can be done from the steering wheel. Also if you are travelling below the selected cruise control speed, if you indicate to pass a vehicle, the speed will increase up to the selected level. Nice review but would have been nice to see the screen when you were explaining it?

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

I don't think so. Buttons on steering wheel were to alter speed up and down. Another button to alter Pilot setting.

Probably time to test the 2025 version? Small but important updates. Will get my 2025 EX30 service car as a Volvocars employee in september. Can´t wait!

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately time travel isn't one of my strong points. This model is still working through the press list so is the most up to date available. Thanks for the comment, and hope you enjoyed the video!

Great review - heads up though your voice is only coming through the left channel.

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Interesting. I just checked the editing software...there is a bias toward the left channel, but it's still working according to that. Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep an eye on it for the next video.

Are you planning to do a review of the 2024 spec Volkswagen ID.4 Pro RWD?

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Trying to get one as soon as I can!

It has a low price tag only if you choose the absolute base model. If you start adding stuff, you end up with a rather expensive small car.

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Where I'm based, you simply choose between Ultra and Plus specs...not much choice to add individual features. This test model I had still comes in a few thousand Euro cheaper than the top spec Toyota C-HR for example. Thanks for the comment Erik! Hope you enjoyed the video.

Great review. I'm down to a choice of 3 , the EX30 , Tesla Model 3 or MG 4. Going to test drive this and MG this week. Already done the Model 3. What do you think?

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Oh....I don't envy you making that tough choice! Personally I'd be Model 3 or possibly MG4 as I have a young family and space is needed. Budget wise, the MG4 really hits the mark. Volvo has a great feel though. Test drives galore for you to help choose! Thanks for the comment and feedback!

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

Did you not shortlist the new 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro? If not, why not?

@johnw65uk

Ай бұрын

@@Richard-sl8we I looked at VW but found the interior drab, nothing new there and a bit messy. Prefer the Tesla or EX30 in that respect.

Are the various drive settings specific for individual drivers. Can each user of the car set their own drive settings?

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

I'm not sure you can tailor it to that extent, but I didn't have the car set up in full as it was only on loan for a week. Some of the settings I preferred defaulted each time I got in the car. Thanks for the comment!

@andrewallen-tidy3818

Ай бұрын

Yes. The car comes with separate key cards for two drivers. There is an update coming which will put this in the app. It sets itself by whoever opens the car. If you swap drivers half way through the journey, you can change the driver on the screen. It also has a guest driver setting.

Heads up display needed.

@rogeriomoleiro5315

Ай бұрын

Not for me.

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Would be nice to have alright, but personally I didn't miss it. Thanks for the comment!

How tall is the presenter? This should be a mention with every review.

@evplatform

5 күн бұрын

I do multiple times! From 18:46 onwards, I go through space for passengers in detail.

Blake, your reviews are excellent, concise and easy to watch. Unfortunately the sheepish following Tesla's touch screen mania is disappointing and unsafe. Euro NCAP to revise safety ratings from 2026 onwards of cars that depend on touch screen HUI. Like the look of the car, but the lack of binnacle and the slavish big iPad to control things is a deal breaker for somebody like me. It kind of smacks of Electric cars are Tesla's, we are also an electric car so interior is like a Tesla with the blank drivers cockpit. EV transition era has exited the early adopters phase now in the majority adopters phrase (where did I head that before? :) ) who are more conservative buyers expecting electric versions of cars they are already familiar with driving. Consumers do not want to have to 'get used to it'. Once Euro NCAP start downgrading touch HUI dependant cars this temporary fad may soon vanish.

@jamespaul2587

2 ай бұрын

Have you actually driven a Tesla or another EV with a central screen? Many who are critical of the setup quickly adjust and find it no more distracting than looking down with a traditional driver display. Many features and settings can be adjusted with voice control, which is less distracting than using a knob or button.

@oceanfroggie

Ай бұрын

@@jamespaul2587 Yes I have. The fanboys are somewhat blinded by confirmation bias and cult.

@jamespaul2587

Ай бұрын

@oceanfroggie possibly, but some find the adjustment to a central display easier than others.

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Thanks, it's great to get such positive feedback on the videos! Really glad you're enjoying them!

seems like built to compete w Rivan R3 not out till 2027 tho)

@evplatform

Ай бұрын

Yeah, maybe in your market. I'd love to test a Rivian some day but not even a sniff over here yet! Thanks for the comment!

14 kids and 7 dogs! 😂😂. What an amazing review. Thank you! Definitely subscribing to your channel. 👍

@brucegraham2251

Ай бұрын

Good phrasing. Marketers have convinced many buyers that bigger boot equals better boot. I would say depends on your house hold requirements. For my Wife and I half the time our boot is empty. Other half our dog is in the boot. We did 45 test drive, dog fit. He could stand up, lie down, and turn around comfortably. EV6 has many more litres but slope of the roof made our dog sit in hunched position. No good for us, but EV6 is awesome and will work well for loads of people. I think for households like us EX30 will be Awesome. Thanks Blake. One thing your Mac DC quote doesn't match what I am seeing on Volvo UK website. Is it different in Ireland?

@evplatform

29 күн бұрын

Wow...thanks!