Verdict
The RM20,000 step up to the twin-motor EX30 buys serious pace: 422 hp, 543 Nm and a 3.7-second 0-100 km/h time, against 268 hp, 343 Nm and 5.3 seconds. But the single-motor car goes farther on its quoted range, at 475 km versus 437 km, and its annual road tax is RM260 rather than RM615. On paper, you are paying for motor performance, not extra listed cabin or safety equipment. For most Malaysian buyers, the lower-priced EX30 is the sharper buy; choose the twin-motor only if its extra acceleration matters to you.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if 475 km of quoted range, RM260 annual road tax and the lower purchase price matter more than a 3.7-second sprint.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want 422 hp, 543 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, and accept less range and higher road tax.
Key differences
- Price: RM198,888 vs RM218,888, a RM20,000 gap
- Annual road tax: RM260 vs RM615
- Motors: 1 motor vs 2 motors
- Motor output: 268 hp and 343 Nm vs 422 hp and 543 Nm
- Quoted EV range: 475 km vs 437 km
- 0-100 km/h: 5.3 seconds vs 3.7 seconds
P5 Long Range
- 475 km quoted EV range
- RM260 annual road tax
- RM20,000 lower purchase price
- 268 hp and 343 Nm trails the twin-motor car
- 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.6 seconds slower
Cross Country
- 422 hp and 543 Nm
- 3.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration
- Two motors instead of one
- 437 km quoted range is 38 km shorter
- RM615 annual road tax
- Costs RM20,000 more without extra listed cabin or safety kit
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,888✓ | RM218,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | 422 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | 543 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 69 kWh | 69 kWh |
| EV Range | 475 km✓ | 437 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | 175 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 3.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,223 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,837 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,574 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 318 litres | 318 litres |
| Front Tyre | 24545R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Matte Graphite Five-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Matte Graphite Five-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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P5 Long Range vs Cross Country FAQ
Is the Volvo EX30 or Volvo EX30 better?
The single-motor EX30 is the better buy for most drivers because it costs less, has a 475 km quoted range and lower RM260 road tax. The twin-motor EX30 is better only if its 422 hp and 3.7-second sprint are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The twin-motor EX30 costs RM20,000 more: RM218,888 versus RM198,888 for the single-motor EX30.
Does the twin-motor Volvo EX30 get more equipment?
No extra cabin, convenience or safety equipment is listed for the twin-motor EX30. Its gains are two motors, 422 hp, 543 Nm and a 3.7-second 0-100 km/h time; it gives up 38 km of quoted range.
