Comparison
Toyota bZ4X vs Volvo EX30
bZ XLE FWD vs Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Volvo EX30 261 mi vs 236 mi
Best value Toyota bZ4X $34,980 vs $38,950
Faster charging Volvo EX30 28 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Toyota bZ4X $4,000 vs $4,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Volvo EX30
261 mi vs 236 mi
Value winner
Toyota bZ4X
$148/mi vs $149/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX30
28 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Toyota bZ4X
258 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Toyota bZ4X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Volvo EX30
5.1 s vs 8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Toyota bZ4X | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | bZ XLE FWD | Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $34,980 (better) | $38,950 |
| Range | 236 mi | 261 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 258 Wh/mi • 3.88 mi/kWh (better) | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 54.5 kWh | 65 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 153 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 62.8 | 70.2 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 84 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 148 $/mi (better) | 149 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 8 s | 5.1 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 112 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft (better) | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,307 lb (better) | 3,086 lb |
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if…
- You want the lower price: $34,980 vs $38,950 to start, $3,970 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $4,500 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 16 vs 11 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if…
- You drive long days: 261 vs 236 miles of rated range.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.1 vs 8 seconds.
Availability: Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Toyota bZ4X vs Volvo EX30
| Charging mix | Toyota bZ4X | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 258 Wh/mi | 290 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $2,900 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,000 | $4,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,250 | $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
| Toyota bZ4X | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 160 mi | 177 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 140 mi | 155 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 90 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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