Comparison
Tesla Model 3 vs Volvo EX30
Premium RWD vs Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model 3 363 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX30 $38,950 vs $42,490
Faster charging Volvo EX30 28 min vs 36 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model 3 $3,850 vs $4,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $149/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX30
28 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
250 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model 3
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model 3
4.9 s vs 5.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium RWD | Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,490 | $38,950 (better) |
| Range | 363 mi (better) | 261 mi |
| Efficiency | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 82 kWh (better) | 65 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 208 kW (better) | 153 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 36 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.1 (better) | 70.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 96 mi (better) | 84 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 117 $/mi (better) | 149 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s (better) | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 125 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Cargo | 21 cu ft (better) | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,205 lb | 3,086 lb (better) |
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if…
- You drive long days: 363 vs 261 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,500 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 21 vs 11 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if…
- You want the lower price: $38,950 vs $42,490 to start, $3,540 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 36 minutes.
Availability: Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model 3 vs Volvo EX30
| Charging mix | Tesla Model 3 | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 250 Wh/mi | 290 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $2,850 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $3,850 | $4,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,000 | $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
| Tesla Model 3 | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 247 mi | 177 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 216 mi | 155 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 85 min |
| DC port | NACS | CCS1 |
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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