The Volvo EX30 electric vehicle began arriving at U.S. dealerships last month, but only in top Twin Motor Performance guise. Other versions are on the way, though, including the more rugged EX30 Cross Country, which was unveiled in Sweden Monday.
Volvo previewed the Cross Country with a concept vehicle that was unveiled alongside the production version of the standard EX30 in 2023, and the design hasn’t changed much from concept form. The Cross Country features increased ground clearance, skid plates, and 18-inch wheels that can be fitted with all-terrain tires. A load carrier, roof basket, and mud flaps are among the optional accessories offered within Cross Country Experience packages.
2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Blacked-out panels and the front and rear also carry over from the concept, along with wheel-arch extensions. The front fascia includes a topographical representation of the Kebnekaise mountain range in northern Sweden, which Volvo says serves as an inspiration for its designers.
The EX30 Cross Country will come standard with dual-motor all-wheel drive, but Volvo hasn’t confirmed whether it will be tuned for the same 422 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque as current Twin Motor Performance models.
The Cross Country is also likely to use the same 69-kwh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack as other U.S.-market EX30 models, with EPA range to be disclosed at a later date. Other dual-motor versions of the EX30 are currently EPA-rated at 253 miles, and Volvo projects that they can DC fast charge from 10%-80% in less than 30 minutes. That charge time is expected to apply to the Cross Country as well.
Volvo initially planned to bring the EX30 to the U.S. last summer, but the launch was delayed after new tariffs were imposed for EVs made in China, complicating the automaker’s plans to source the first vehicles from that country before shifting production to Belgium. The China-made EX30 then reached U.S. dealerships in January only in its top dual-motor form, with a starting price of $46,195.
Volvo has promised that a single-motor version of the EX30 is still on the way, with a base price of $36,245. The single-motor EX30 and Cross Country are both expected to appear before the end of the 2025 calendar year, meaning they’ll likely be considered 2026 models.
