Comparison
Subaru Trailseeker 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 Trailseeker 281 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX30 $38,950 vs $39,995
Faster charging Tie 28 min each
5-yr energy About even $4,500 vs $4,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Subaru Trailseeker
281 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Subaru Trailseeker
$142/mi vs $149/mi
Charging winner
Tie
28 min each
Efficiency winner
Tie
290 Wh/mi each
Utility/family winner
Subaru Trailseeker
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Subaru Trailseeker
4.3 s vs 5.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Subaru Trailseeker | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,995 | $38,950 (better) |
| Range | 281 mi (better) | 261 mi |
| Efficiency | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/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 | 65.8 | 70.2 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 142 $/mi (better) | 149 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.3 s (better) | 5.1 s |
| Cargo | 31.3 cu ft (better) | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,500 lb (better) | 3,086 lb |
Pick the Subaru Trailseeker if…
- You haul gear: 31.3 vs 11 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if…
- Slight edge on price: $38,950 vs $39,995 to start, $1,045 less.
Availability: Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Subaru Trailseeker vs Volvo EX30
| Charging mix | Subaru Trailseeker | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 290 Wh/mi | 290 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,300 | $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 Trailseeker | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 191 mi | 177 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 167 mi | 155 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 min | about 85 min |
| DC port | NACS | 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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