Comparison
Subaru Solterra vs Volvo EX30
Premium vs Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Subaru Solterra 288 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $38,950
Faster charging Tie 28 min each
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $4,350 vs $4,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Subaru Solterra
288 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $149/mi
Charging winner
Tie
28 min each
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volvo EX30
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Volvo EX30
5.1 s vs 6.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Subaru Solterra | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $38,495 (better) | $38,950 |
| Range | 288 mi (better) | 261 mi |
| Efficiency | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 70.5 kWh (better) | 65 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 153 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 28 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 76.5 (better) | 70.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi (better) | 84 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi (better) | 149 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s | 5.1 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 112 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft (better) | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 3,086 lb (better) |
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You drive long days: 288 vs 261 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 16 vs 11 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if…
- You tow: rated for 3,086 lb vs 1,653 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.1 vs 6.7 seconds.
Availability: Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Subaru Solterra vs Volvo EX30
| Charging mix | Subaru Solterra | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 280 Wh/mi | 290 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,150 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,350 | $4,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,950 | $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
| Subaru Solterra | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 196 mi | 177 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 171 mi | 155 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 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.
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