Volvo is near unveiling an electrical crossover smaller than its XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge compact duo.

Will probably be known as the EX30, and Volvo has confirmed a June 7 debut, which is when the automaker will begin accepting reservations within the U.S. Volvo hasn’t stated when the EX30 will attain showrooms, however given the automaker’s present product cadence we should always see it arrive in 2024 as a 2025 mannequin.

Prototypes have been noticed testing and Volvo in latest weeks has been teasing particulars just like the exterior design and security options. On Wednesday, the automaker supplied a take a look at the inside, which like the mid-size EX90 due for the 2024 mannequin yr, can have a give attention to sustainability.

Volvo stated the EX30 can have the smallest carbon footprint of any car within the firm’s historical past, with the lifecycle emissions promised to be round 25% decrease than the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge.

Teaser for Volvo EX30 debuting on June 7, 2023

Teaser for Volvo EX30 debuting on June 7, 2023

Teaser for Volvo EX30 debuting on June 7, 2023

Teaser for Volvo EX30 debuting on June 7, 2023

The EX30’s smaller measurement, which is able to doubtless place it within the subcompact class, already saves on carbon as much less materials, notably metals, is required for the development. And for the supplies which can be used, a lot of it’s recycled, in keeping with Volvo. This method extends to the inside the place Volvo makes use of recycled and renewable supplies like denim, flax, and a wool-blend that additionally comprises round 70% recycled polyester.

Volvo stated designers have additionally managed to simplify the inside so fewer components are wanted.

One other key step in lowering the car’s carbon footprint, in keeping with Volvo, was choosing suppliers and manufacturing amenities that use clear power. Volvo stated 95% of suppliers for the EX30 have dedicated to 100% renewable power of their manufacturing by 2025.

Although it is but to be confirmed by Volvo, the EX30 is considered designed across the SEA modular EV platform of Volvo father or mother firm Zhejiang Geely. The platform debuted in 2021 within the Zeekr 001 and also will underpin the upcoming 2025 Polestar 4. This could doubtless additionally imply EX30 manufacturing will happen in China, the place all present SEA platform-based automobiles are constructed.