Comparison
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo vs Volvo EX30
Zevo vs Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Winner by category
4 categories comparedSide-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Zevo | Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $78,000 | $38,950 (better) |
| Range | 272 mi (better) | 261 mi |
| Efficiency | 520 Wh/mi • 1.92 mi/kWh | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh (better) |
| Seats | 2 | 5 (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 120 kW | 153 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 60 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 41.8 | 70.2 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 287 $/mi | 149 $/mi (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo if…
- Slight edge on range: 272 vs 261 miles of rated range.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if…
- You want the lower price: $38,950 vs $78,000 to start, $39,050 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 60 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,500 vs $8,050 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Availability: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo vs Volvo EX30
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 520 Wh/mi | 290 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,900 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $8,050 | $4,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $16,650 | $9,300 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 185 mi | 177 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 162 mi | 155 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 120 min | about 85 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.