MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 2 EPA ratings of the EX30 since 2025 it has averaged 116 MPGe, and the 2026 model beats the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $650.
Every Volvo EX30 version, compared
The Volvo EX30 was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 127 / 104 | 2025–2026 | $594 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 29.1 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.049 |
| Charging per year | $594 |
| Charging over five years | $2,970 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | −$96 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Volvo EX30 does better in town than out of it: 127 in the city against 104 on the highway, $120 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 127 MPGe | $541 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 104 MPGe | $661 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -23 MPGe (-18%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the EX30 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the EX30 was rated in, all of them at 116 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 127 / 104 | 1 | $594 | |
| 2025 | 127 / 104 | 1 | $594 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Volvo EX30 — 1 engine across 2025–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Volvo EX30 rated at?
116 MPGe combined, 127 city and 104 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2025 the EX30 has averaged 116 MPGe.
Is the 2026 EX30 more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 116 against 116 MPGe combined.
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