The hot Volvo EX30 model's base rear-wheel drive version delivered-as expected-a noticeably higher range than the top-of-the-line Performance version in a new range test by Bjørn Nyland in Norway.
Because the temperature difference is relatively small, we can assume that the difference in range is mainly related to the powertrain. A 5% lower weight probably helps, too (RWD is 1,920 kg vs. 2,020 kg in the case of AWD).
At the lower speed of 56 mph, the difference between the RWD and AWD is 35 miles (almost 16% higher range compared to the Volvo EX30 Performance). At the higher speed of 75 mph, the difference was 19 miles (over 11% longer range).
In the U.S., the entry-level Volvo EX30 will be equipped with 18-inch wheels, which might improve its driving range compared to 20-inch wheels. As we noted above, the EPA estimate is 275 miles.
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