Volvo EX30 (2024-2026)

Recall, reduced range, and failed Tesla charging make the Volvo EX30 impossible to recommend. The Volvo EX30 has been the most frustrating car I have owned (despite LOVING EVs in general). My vehicle is affected by the Australian recall covering 2023-2024 EX30s, which says the high-voltage battery cell modules may overheat at high charge levels and could cause a vehicle fire. Until a remedy is available, owners have been instructed to keep the battery below 70% charge. That significantly reduces the usable range of the car and creates ongoing inconvenience for me because it forces more frequent charging and makes normal travel less practical. I live in a regional area and there are far fewer options for me to charge as it is. Which brings me to the second major downside of this car. Unbelievably frustratingly, my EX30 cannot reliably use Tesla Superchargers in Australia, even where other brands can charge at the same site without issue. My girlfriends with BYDs, Hyundais, or Kias can all use them, but not me!! For me, that matters enormously because Tesla’s network is the largest, fastest and often far cheaper than other public chargers. For a premium EV, this combination of a serious recall issue, reduced usable range, extra charging inconvenience, and unreliable access to the best charging network is unacceptable. I have asked Volvo for a replacement or refund under Australian Consumer Law and would urge other owners of the EX30 to do the same.