Electric Car Review: We compare Volvo’s XC40 and EX30
If you are looking for an electric car, Volvo has several on offer.
Volvo EX30 Fully Electric SUV: www.volvocars.com/za
Pippa Hudson speaks with Ernest Page, motoring journalist
Listen to the interview in the audio below.
Motoring journalist Ernest Page has been test driving Volvo’s XC40 electric car.
The XC40 retails at around R1.18 million and does not really look like an electric car in his opinion.
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At first glance, he says this electric car does not seem to be a better choice than the EX30.
The EX30 is Volvo’s bestselling electric car and retails for around R250 000 less than the XC40.
“At this stage… it just makes the EX30 look like a bargain if you want to get into the electric car market.”
- Ernest Page, motoring journalist
Page says these two cars have a similar range, components, power, and charging time.
“I just don’t see the point in going for the XC40.”
- Ernest Page, motoring journalist
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