EX30 P8 AWD (MY27)

The Volvo EX30 P8 AWD (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £42,360. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds, quicker than 92% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 214 miles (345 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 30% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 183rd of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.3 mi/kWh (188 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 65 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 101 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 235 miles (379 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £198 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).