2025 Volvo EX30

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2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country First Look

The latest flavor of EX30 is the first all-electric Cross Country model in Volvo's lineup.

David Gluckman | 

Mar 10, 2025 | 3 min read

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Volvo has been giving its models the Cross Country treatment since 1997. From a buyer's standpoint, this basically translates to a raised suspension and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). While the 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country follows the formula seen on Cross Country versions of the V60 and V90, it has something the Swedish company's previous rugged wagons don't: an all-electric powertrain.

The fact that it's an electric vehicle (EV) may keep some owners from straying too far off the beaten path, but Volvo hopes to counter that by offering "experience packages" of overlanding accessories.

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The Cross Country Looks More Rugged Than the Standard EX30

Compared with the standard EX30, the Cross Country has a broader, taller stance, thanks to its fender flares and increased ground clearance. It also gets skid plates at both ends and exclusive 18-inch wheels. All-season tires will likely be standard, but Volvo says all-terrain rubber will be an option.

Further visual distinction between the Cross Country and standard EX30 comes in the form of unique badging on the C-pillar and rear bumper as well as some dark trim and accents. The Cross Country trades the EX30's polished aluminum wheels for gunmetal rims, and a dark-gray front panel is patterned with a subtle map design featuring Sweden's Kebnekaise mountain range.

The Cross Country has the same Google built-in infotainment system as the EX30, along with its thoughtful storage areas aimed at keeping riders organized. Owners may also appreciate the "Will it fit?" guide on the liftgate, as it shows objects the cargo area should accommodate.

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The EX30 Cross Country Uses a Familiar Powertrain

In transforming the EX30 into a Cross Country model, Volvo adjusted the suspension but made no changes to the electric crossover's running gear. It employs the same Twin Motor Performance electric powertrain, with a motor on each axle providing AWD. Total output is a stout 422 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.

Just like the standard EX30, the Cross Country boasts a 69-kilowatt-hour battery pack that takes 26 minutes on a fast charger to restore itself from 10% to 80%. When equipped with AWD, the standard EX30 is rated at 253 miles of range. Its added ride height means the Cross Country may fall short of that, and the optional off-road-ready tires will likely reduce the figure even more. While there's a single-motor rear-wheel-drive EX30 in the works, the Cross Country will almost certainly remain AWD only.

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The Volvo EX30 Cross Country Will Likely Start Around $50,000

Volvo has yet to announce the EX30 Cross Country's exact release date or price. But the company says it will be available later this year, and it will almost certainly command a premium over the standard EX30, which starts at about $46,000. That could put the base price of the Cross Country somewhere in the neighborhood of $50,000.

Moreover, when this model does go on sale, Volvo plans "bespoke offers" that include "access to accessories, gear, and information aimed at giving you the full potential to explore the great outdoors."

For now, that means a load carrier, a roof basket, mud flaps, and all-terrain tires, but Volvo intends to expand the list in the months to come.

All vehicle pricing includes MSRP plus destination charges (set at the time of publication), and will be rounded to the nearest thousand.

David Gluckman

David has years of experience as a writer and editor for print and digital automotive publications, including Car and Driver and Road & Track. He can parallel-park a school bus, has a spreadsheet listing every vehicle he's ever tested, and once drove a Lincoln Town Car 63 mph in reverse. When not searching for the perfect used car, he can be found sampling the latest gimmicky foodstuffs that America has to offer.