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Volvo EX30: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
At 116 MPGe combined, the Volvo EX30 sits 87 MPGe above the small SUVs median of 29, which makes it 8th of 113 small SUVs, in the top quarter, ahead of 94% of the others.
- 116MPGe combined8th of 113 in class
- $650a year in fueltied 5th of 113 in class
- 0g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the electric models of its class it is 8th of 24 electric small SUVs, in the upper half, ahead of 70% of the others. The median of that narrower group is 111.5 MPGe, against 29 MPGe for all small SUVs together.
Across every class it is tied for 15th of 66 electric models, in the top quarter.
Volvo has 12 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 1st of them on combined rating, against a make median of 27.5 MPGe.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Subaru Trailseeker at 117 MPGe and just behind it is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 at 115 MPGe.
Electric models use no fuel and have no tailpipe CO2. Efficiency is given in MPGe, the miles driven on 33.7 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is the energy in one gallon of gasoline. The annual cost is electricity at $0.15 per kWh.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and electricity at $0.15 per kWh, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $650 a year. That is $1,650 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 5th of 113 small SUVs, in the top quarter.
It has no tailpipe emissions, so the CO2 column is zero; the emissions from making the electricity are not part of this figure.
Rated versions
It does better in town than on the road: 127 in the city against 104 on the highway, a gap of 23. 4 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, EX30 Single motor extended range: electric motor, Automatic (A1), RWD, gets 116 MPGe; the least efficient listed, EX30 Cross Country (18 Inch Wheels): electric motor, Automatic (A1), AWD, gets 89 MPGe, a gap of 27 MPGe. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $200 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX30 Single motor extended range: electric motor, Automatic (A1), RWD | 116 | 127 | 104 | $650 | 0 | 261 |
| EX30 Twin Performance: electric motor, Automatic (A1), AWD | 109 | 116 | 100 | $700 | 0 | 253 |
| EX30 Cross Country (19 Inch Wheels): electric motor, Automatic (A1), AWD | 99 | 106 | 92 | $750 | 0 | 227 |
| EX30 Cross Country (18 Inch Wheels): electric motor, Automatic (A1), AWD | 89 | 95 | 83 | $850 | 0 | 203 |
Year by year
The Volvo EX30 is in the data for 2 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating is 116 MPGe in both 2025 and 2026.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 116 | 89 | $650 | 0 | 29 |
| 2025 | 4 | 116 | 109 | $650 | 0 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Electric | 115 | $650 | 2026 |
| Kia Niro Electric | Electric | 113 | $700 | 2026 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Electric | 113 | $650 | 2026 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Electric | 110 | $700 | 2026 |
| Lexus RZ | Electric | 126 | $600 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Subaru Trailseeker 117 MPGe, $650 a year, 2 versions, last rated 2026
- Toyota C-HR Electric 117 MPGe, $650 a year, 2 versions, last rated 2026
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Electric, Volvo, Electric small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.