Volvo EX30 Running Costs (2026)
What it really costs to charge and run a Volvo EX30 — by country, vs petrol.
Updated 24 June 2026 · € / 100 km · figures current to Q2 2026
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Charging cost — by country
At average residential electricity prices, 15.5 kWh/100 km (wall, incl. ~10% charging loss). Annual = 15,000 km/year.
| Country | €/kWh | €/100 km | Full charge | €/yr (15,000 km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 0.1300 | €2.02 | €9.39 | €302 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 0.2560 | €3.97 | €18.49 | €595 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 0.2610 | €4.05 | €18.85 | €607 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 0.2660 | €4.12 | €19.21 | €618 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 0.3835 | €5.94 | €27.7 | €892 |
Your exact cost in 10 seconds
Pre-filled for the EX30 (65 kWh, 15.5 kWh/100 km). Pick your country, tariff and mileage for your real monthly & 5-year cost.
EV vs petrol
Volvo XC40 B3 petrol mild hybrid: 6.6 L/100 km (WLTP) × €1.82/L. EX30 runs 51% cheaper per km in Germany, 63% on average across the EU.
Volvo EX30 — key specs
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Volvo EX30 at home?
A full 0→100% home charge of the 65 kWh battery costs about €9 in Bulgaria and €28 in Germany (battery ÷ 0.9 for ~10% AC charging loss). Per 100 km that is €2.02–€5.94.
What is the EX30 cost per 100 km?
On home electricity the EX30 costs €2.02 per 100 km in Bulgaria (cheapest) up to €5.94 in Germany (priciest), based on real-world 15.5 kWh/100 km.
Is the EX30 cheaper to run than petrol?
Yes — on energy it runs about 63% cheaper per km than a comparable Volvo XC40 B3 petrol mild hybrid, before lower maintenance and any incentives. Across 15,000 km/year that is a meaningful annual saving in every market shown.
How long does the EX30 take to fast-charge?
It charges at up to 158 kW on DC, taking about 28 minutes from 10–80%, and up to 11 kW on a home/AC wallbox.
Sources
- EV Database — Volvo EX30 real-world efficiency & WLTP range
- Eurostat, electricity price statistics H1 2025 (residential, incl. all taxes)
- Mappr.co / GlobalPetrolPrices.com, June 2026
- ICE reference (Volvo XC40 B3 petrol mild hybrid) — WLTP combined — carfolio.com
Methodology: cost = efficiency × tariff; a full 0→100% home charge draws battery ÷ 0.9 (≈10% AC charging loss). EU in €/100 km; reproducible from the figures above. Excludes maintenance, insurance, depreciation and public fast-charging. Educational — not financial advice.