The Volvo EX30 compact crossover EV gained’t simply be smaller. It’s going to even be vastly extra simplified in its interface, Volvo revealed Wednesday. 

With no separate gauge cluster, the EX30 will, just like the Tesla Mannequin 3 and Mannequin Y, shift all shows to a single display. On it, pace and charging ranges will likely be among the many items of knowledge close to the highest, whereas navigation, media, and different controls will likely be under, with a “contextual bar” serving to the driving force see necessary gadgets. 

Volvo EX30 inside and interface

As if that doesn’t sound easy sufficient already, the display will supply a “calm” view that strips out all however very important data—and helps with night time drives, Volvo says. It made no point out of a supplementary head-up show. 

Like in different fashions from the model, the display system is constructed round Google, however Volvo says it will likely be the primary of its fashions to supply wi-fi Apple CarPlay. 

Fewer screens permits a sense of spaciousness, it says, with a selection from 4 totally different inside themes, together with one utilizing recycled denim. Storage will embrace a sliding middle console with a decrease tunnel permitting an area for smaller gadgets. Rear riders get a slide-out storage field. 

One of the noteworthy options is a soundbar for the Harman Kardon audio system, that features a number of audio system and spans the total width of the realm underneath the windshield. Volvo says there’s no want for door audio system, which frees up area for extra storage. 

Volvo EX30 inside storage

The EX30 follows Volvo’s new nomenclature for SUVs, as began with the upcoming EX90 SUV that will likely be made within the U.S. beginning subsequent yr, contemplating a current manufacturing delay. Volvo has stated that the EX30 can have the lowest carbon footprint of any manufacturing Volvo to this point—with elevated recycled supplies and renewable manufacturing vitality contributing to a 25% discount in lifecycle carbon emissions versus the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs. 

These fashions boast improved effectivity for 2024 partly attributable to a brand new Volvo-designed-and-built rear motor system, accompanying a brand new emphasis on rear-wheel drive and, in some variations, up to date battery cells. It hasn’t revealed what altogether powers the EX30, however a report advised that internationally there will likely be two battery pack decisions, together with a 51-kwh LFP pack or a 69-kwh NMC pack. 

Volvo has already confirmed that this mannequin will likely be totally revealed June 7, will likely be U.S.-bound, and will likely be accessible that very same day for U.S. reservations.