Ford Explorer Electric vs Volvo EX30

Key differences

  • Volvo EX30 is 235 mm (9.3 in) shorter than Ford Explorer Electric.
  • Volvo EX30 makes 60 kW (80 hp) more power than Ford Explorer Electric.
  • Ford Explorer Electric has 95 km (WLTP) more range than Volvo EX30.Ford Explorer Electric has 59 mi (WLTP) more range than Volvo EX30.
  • Volvo EX30 costs CHF 650 less than Ford Explorer Electric (list prices, incl. tax).
Electric

Ford Explorer Electric

SUV · 2026 · BEV

£35,185 incl. tax

CHF 38,900 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

Full specifications of Ford Explorer Electric
Electric

Volvo EX30

SUV · 2025 · BEV

€36,990 incl. tax

€39,100 incl. tax

€38,555 incl. tax

SEK 429,000 incl. tax

DKK 244,900 incl. tax

CHF 38,250 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

Full specifications of Volvo EX30

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Ford Explorer Electric and Volvo EX30
  • Volvo EX30 is 235 mm (9.3 in) shorter than Ford Explorer Electric.
  • Volvo EX30 is 75 mm (3 in) lower than Ford Explorer Electric.
  • Volvo EX30 has a wheelbase 117 mm (4.6 in) shorter than Ford Explorer Electric.
Blue solid line: Ford Explorer Electric; orange dashed line: Volvo EX30. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Ford Explorer Electric is 4,468 mm (175.9 in) long and 1,630 mm (64.2 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,767 mm (108.9 in). Volvo EX30 is 4,233 mm (166.7 in) long and 1,555 mm (61.2 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm (104.3 in).

Front view size comparison of Ford Explorer Electric and Volvo EX30
  • Volvo EX30 is 35 mm (1.4 in) narrower than Ford Explorer Electric.
Blue solid line: Ford Explorer Electric; orange dashed line: Volvo EX30.

Ford Explorer Electric is 1,872 mm (73.7 in) wide and 1,630 mm (64.2 in) high. Volvo EX30 is 1,837 mm (72.3 in) wide and 1,555 mm (61.2 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Ford Explorer Electric and Volvo EX30
Blue solid line: Ford Explorer Electric; orange dashed line: Volvo EX30.

Ford Explorer Electric is 1,872 mm (73.7 in) wide and 1,630 mm (64.2 in) high. Volvo EX30 is 1,837 mm (72.3 in) wide and 1,555 mm (61.2 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Ford Explorer Electric Volvo EX30
Price
Base priceUnited States Neither car has a price listed for United States yet.
Base priceCanada Neither car has a price listed for Canada yet.
Base priceUnited Kingdom £35,185incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Ford Explorer Electric Not listed
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany Not listed €36,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Volvo EX30
Base priceNetherlands Neither car has a price listed for Netherlands yet.
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Not listed €39,100incl. taxChecked . Source for France, Volvo EX30
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Not listed €38,555incl. taxChecked . Source for Ireland, Volvo EX30
Base priceSweden Not listed SEK 429,000incl. taxChecked . Source for Sweden, Volvo EX30
Base priceDenmark Not listed DKK 244,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Volvo EX30
Base priceSwitzerland CHF 38,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Ford Explorer ElectricCHF 38,250Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Volvo EX30
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$3.89per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$5.01per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. WLTP consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$1.58per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$2.03per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £5.47per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £7.04per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$4.38per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$5.63per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. WLTP consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €4.78per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €6.15per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €3.22per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €4.15per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 29.41per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 37.85per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €3.28per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €4.22per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €3.31per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €4.27per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €4.15per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €5.34per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €4.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €6.08per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €4.31per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €5.54per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €5.11per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €6.58per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 43.64per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 56.16per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 23.45per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 30.17per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 3.93per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 5.06per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. WLTP consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 4,468 mm (175.9 in)4,233 mm (166.7 in)
Width 1,872 mm (73.7 in)1,837 mm (72.3 in)
Height 1,630 mm (64.2 in)1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,767 mm (108.9 in)2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Curb weight 1,996 kg1,996 kg (4,400 lb)1,830 kg1,830 kg (4,034 lb)
Performance
Power 140 kW (188 hp)200 kW (268 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque 350 Nm258 lb-ft (350 Nm)Better value on this metric343 Nm253 lb-ft (343 Nm)
0-100 km/h Not available 5.7 s
Top speed Not available 180 km/h112 mph (180 km/h)
Battery and charging
Usable battery 58 kWhBetter value on this metric49 kWh
Range 273 mi (WLTP)439 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric214 mi (WLTP)344 km (WLTP)
Energy use Not available 27.4 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)17 kWh/100 km (WLTP)3.7 mi/kWh
DC charging, peak 105 kW153 kWBetter value on this metric
AC charging Not available 11 kW
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space 532 L532 L (18.8 cu ft) Not available

Ford Explorer Electric

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.ford.co.uk www.fromtheroad.ford.com

Source detailsWLTP miles combined] | https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/content/dam/fordmediasite/eur/en/library/2025/tech-specs/2025%20Go%20Electric%20Explorer%20factsheet%20ENG.pdf -> length_mm "Overall length without towbar (mm) 4468"; width_mm "Overall width no mirrors (mm) 1872"; height_mm "Overall height (mm) (unladen) 1630"; wheelbase_mm "Wheelbase (mm) 2767"; seats "Luggage capacity 5-seat mode laden to roof". Drivetrain RWD. Dims, seats: Ford Europe factsheet (its battery and power differ: not used). Exact factors: mi x 1.609344.

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.ford.co.uk

Source detailsFills an empty field only.

Volvo EX30

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.volvocars.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record volvo:ex30:2025:ex30; sources: oem "Volvo EX30 Official Specifications 2025" https://www.volvocars.com/intl/v/cars/ex30 (accessed 2025-01-15); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: ADAC Autodatenbank (manufacturer WLTP figures), checked . www.adac.de

Source detailsHinterrad; netto 49,0; 339 km")

One cost is derived from battery and range, so these rows are not compared.

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