2026 Volvo EX30 Trim Levels and Pricing: Finding Your Perfect Match

The 2026 Volvo EX30 enters the Canadian market as Volvo's most accessible electric vehicle, offering premium quality in a compact package. With five distinct configurations ranging from $49,950 to $59,800, understanding each trim's capabilities helps Mississauga buyers identify the best value for their needs.

2026 EX30 Pricing Overview

Core Single Motor: Essential Quality at $49,950

The Core trim establishes the EX30 as Volvo's gateway to electric vehicle ownership while maintaining the brand's safety and quality standards. Unlike stripped-down entry models, Core includes comprehensive equipment that addresses safety, technology, and comfort without compromise.

The safety suite encompasses complete collision avoidance with automatic emergency braking, Pilot Assist adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert, and road sign information display. Technology features include dual 12.3-inch displays for instruments and centre touchscreen, Google built-in services (Maps, Assistant, Play), wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless device charging, and five ambient lighting themes. Comfort appointments include dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, power-adjustable driver seat with memory, panoramic fixed glass roof, and power tailgate with keyless entry.

The 200 kW (268 hp) rear-wheel drive motor delivers 253 lb-ft of torque with acceleration reaching 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds—adequate for highway merging and urban driving. The 69 kWh battery enables up to 420 km of range with DC fast charging supporting up to 153 kW peak power, enabling 10-80% charge in approximately 26-28 minutes under optimal conditions.

Core trim suits buyers prioritizing lowest entry price while retaining complete safety features and sufficient performance for typical Ontario driving conditions without all-wheel drive.

Plus Trim: Elevated Materials and Sound

The Plus trim adds premium materials and enhanced audio while maintaining the same powertrain options. Available with either Single Motor RWD ($56,900) or Twin Motor AWD ($56,600), Plus targets buyers seeking enhanced interior quality and additional convenience features.

Moving from Core to Plus upgrades the audio system from standard 8-speaker configuration to Harman Kardon Premium Sound with 14 speakers, 600W amplifier, and dedicated subwoofer. Interior materials advance to premium textile upholstery with enhanced finishes and high-level ambient lighting. Convenience additions include auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors with power-folding capability, additional USB-C charging ports, and upgraded 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels with body-colour door handles featuring approach lighting.

The Plus Single Motor commands a $6,950 premium over Core Single Motor, purchasing superior audio, better materials, and convenience features rather than additional performance or range. Interestingly, the Plus Twin Motor starts at $56,600—actually $300 less than Plus Single Motor, making Twin Motor AWD remarkably affordable for buyers already considering Plus trim features.

Plus Twin Motor: The Value Leader at $56,600

The Plus Twin Motor represents the EX30 lineup's strongest value proposition. For $6,650 more than Core Single Motor, buyers receive all Plus trim upgrades plus substantial performance enhancement through dual-motor all-wheel drive.

The dual-motor architecture places a 115 kW (154 hp) motor on the front axle and a 200 kW (268 hp) motor on the rear axle, creating combined output of 315 kW (422 hp) and 400 lb-ft torque. This configuration delivers 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.6 seconds—performance rivaling many dedicated sports cars regardless of price. The system varies power delivery between axles continuously, optimizing traction based on surface conditions. During snow or rain, power shifts to the axle with better grip. During dry cornering, power distribution enhances stability and handling.

The Twin Motor's higher power consumption reduces range to approximately 402 km compared to Single Motor's 420 km—an 18 km difference that rarely impacts practical use, as both configurations provide adequate range for typical daily driving and most weekend trips from Mississauga. The efficiency difference emerges primarily during aggressive driving that utilizes the full 422 hp.

Plus Twin Motor suits buyers wanting maximum value configuration, desiring sports-car acceleration in a practical package, facing Ontario winter conditions that benefit from AWD, and appreciating performance capability even when not constantly utilized.

Ultra Trim: Maximum Refinement

Ultra represents the EX30's highest equipment level, focusing on luxury materials, advanced features, and maximum comfort. Interior upgrades include Nappa leather upholstery in premium grade, ventilated front seats, four-zone climate control, and enhanced ambient lighting with additional themes. Technology advances to Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio system (expected upgrade from Harman Kardon), head-up display, and 360-degree camera system. Additional features include Park Assist Pilot for automated parking and 20-inch premium alloy wheels.

Ultra trim targets buyers who prioritize maximum luxury and refinement, want the finest audio system available, value premium upholstery and ventilated seats, and consider the EX30 as a primary vehicle rather than second car. The Ultra equipment justifies its premium for buyers who spend extended time in the vehicle and value comfort features during daily use.

Cross Country: Adventure Capability at $59,800

At $59,800, the Twin Ultra Cross Country occupies a unique position as the EX30's most expensive and most capable variant. The Cross Country isn't simply a styling package—functional modifications include increased ground clearance to 177 mm (up from standard specification), front and rear skid plates shielding undercarriage components, side skid plates defending the rocker panel area, and black protective cladding on wheel arches and lower body. Design elements include 19-inch black alloy wheels purpose-designed for Cross Country (with optional 18-inch wheels featuring all-season tires optimized for varied surfaces), black exterior trim pieces, Cross Country badging, and a Swedish flag on the hood as a heritage design element.

The additional ground clearance aids navigation of deep snow during winter driving, rutted cottage access roads, unpaved parking areas at trailheads or outdoor venues, and steep driveway entrances. Cross Country comes exclusively with Twin Motor AWD configuration, ensuring maximum traction capability matches the increased ground clearance and protective features.

The increased ride height impacts aerodynamics slightly, reducing range to approximately 390 km (estimated)—roughly a 12 km reduction versus standard Twin Motor configuration. The range reduction remains acceptable for the Cross Country's target use case, as buyers choosing this variant prioritize capability over maximum efficiency.

Cross Country suits cottage owners with unpaved road access, regular visitors to provincial parks or outdoor recreation areas, drivers navigating challenging winter conditions including deep snow, those appreciating rugged styling differentiation from standard compact EVs, and buyers wanting maximum capability from an urban-sized package.

Value Comparison Across Trim Levels

Understanding what each price increment purchases helps identify optimal configurations. Moving from Core to Plus Single Motor adds $6,950, primarily gaining premium audio system (substantial upgrade), enhanced materials and finishes, and convenience features like power-folding mirrors and auto-dimming capability. This upgrade proves valuable for buyers who prioritize audio quality and spend significant time in the vehicle.

Stepping from Core Single Motor to Plus Twin Motor adds $6,650 while gaining all Plus features listed above, 154 additional horsepower (268 hp to 422 hp), all-wheel drive traction, and 1.7 seconds quicker acceleration (5.3s to 3.6s). This represents exceptional value—gaining AWD and 154 hp for less than the Single Motor Plus premium makes Twin Motor Plus the lineup's most logical choice for buyers not constrained to minimum budget.

Moving from Plus Twin Motor to Twin Ultra Cross Country adds $3,200, gaining Cross Country functional modifications (ground clearance, skid plates), rugged styling elements, Cross Country-specific wheels and design, plus all Ultra trim features. This represents a reasonable premium for buyers needing the additional capability, with functional improvements justifying the cost for cottage owners or outdoor enthusiasts.

Operating Costs and Efficiency

All EX30 configurations share the same 69 kWh battery and charging capabilities, affecting operating costs similarly. Based on Ontario off-peak residential rates of approximately $0.12/kWh, the Single Motor Extended Range consumes 18.1 kWh/100 km (combined NR Can rating), costing approximately $2.17 per 100 km or roughly $43.44 monthly for 2,000 km of driving. The Twin Motor Performance consumes 19.3 kWh/100 km, costing approximately $2.32 per 100 km or roughly $46.32 monthly for 2,000 km. The Cross Country consumes 21.2 kWh/100 km (combined NR Can rating with 19-inch wheels), costing approximately $2.54 per 100 km or roughly $50.88 monthly for 2,000 km.

These operating costs remain dramatically lower than gasoline vehicles. A comparable compact SUV averaging 8 L/100 km costs approximately $224 monthly for 2,000 km at $1.40/L gasoline prices. All EX30 variants require Level 2 (240V) home charging for practical daily use, with installation typically costing $1,500-3,000 depending on electrical panel location and capacity. Level 2 charging at 32A provides full charge in approximately 11 hours—adequate for overnight charging that replenishes daily driving consumption plus reserves for longer occasional trips.

Finding Your Optimal EX30 Configuration

Core Single Motor makes sense for buyers prioritizing lowest entry price, driving primarily alone or with one passenger, accepting standard cloth upholstery, considering audio system secondary to transportation function, and operating primarily in urban Mississauga without winter cottage trips.

Plus Single Motor suits those who value premium audio significantly, want enhanced materials without performance premium, prefer RWD simplicity and slight efficiency advantage, and don't require AWD for their specific driving conditions.

Plus Twin Motor appeals to buyers wanting maximum value configuration, desiring sports-car acceleration in practical package, facing Ontario winter conditions that benefit from AWD, able to accommodate 18 km range reduction versus Single Motor, and appreciating performance capability even if not used constantly.

Ultra fits buyers demanding premium materials throughout, valuing ventilated seats and advanced comfort features, wanting the finest audio system available, considering the EX30 as a primary household vehicle, and having budget that allows for maximum refinement.

Cross Country targets those navigating unpaved roads regularly, owning a cottage with challenging access, valuing rugged appearance, needing maximum ground clearance for winter or rural driving, and appreciating Volvo's Cross Country heritage.

Experience the 2026 EX30 at Volvo Cars Mississauga

The 2026 EX30's trim and pricing structure offers clear value progression from accessible entry point through premium refinement. Understanding what each configuration includes and costs enables informed decisions aligned with individual priorities and budgets.

Contact our sales team at Volvo Cars Mississauga to schedule test drives and explore which EX30 configuration best matches your needs.