Comparison

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Volvo EX30

RWD Extended vs Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Ford Mustang Mach-E 320 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX30 $38,950 vs $45,345
Faster charging Volvo EX30 28 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Volvo EX30 $4,750 vs $4,500

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
320 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$142/mi vs $149/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX30
28 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX30
290 Wh/mi vs 307 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volvo EX30
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Volvo EX30
5.1 s vs 5.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volvo EX30
Spec Ford Mustang Mach-E Volvo EX30
Trim used RWD Extended Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $45,345 $38,950 (better)
Range 320 mi (better) 261 mi
Efficiency 307 Wh/mi • 3.26 mi/kWh 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 92 kWh (better) 65 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 153 kW (better)
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 45 min 28 min (better)
Roadtrip score 59.8 70.2 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 70 mi 84 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 142 $/mi (better) 149 $/mi
0–60 mph 5.4 s 5.1 s (better)
Top speed 112 mph 112 mph
Cargo 14 cu ft (better) 11 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 3,086 lb (better)

Pick the Ford Mustang Mach-E if…

  • You drive long days: 320 vs 261 miles of rated range.

Pick the Volvo EX30 if…

  • You want the lower price: $38,950 vs $45,345 to start, $6,395 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 45 minutes.
  • You tow: rated for 3,086 lb vs 1,653 lb.

Availability: Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Volvo EX30

Charging mixFord Mustang Mach-EVolvo EX30
Efficiency307 Wh/mi290 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,500$3,300
80% home, 20% public DC$4,750$4,500
All public DC fast charging$9,800$9,300

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Ford Mustang Mach-EVolvo EX30
First leg (90% to 10%)218 mi177 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop190 mi155 mi
Fast-charge stops23
Time spent chargingabout 90 minabout 85 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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