But here the lighter weight is clearly helping the EX30. While the EPA has yet to release numbers on the Cross Country, the dual-motor standard EX30 is rated at 253 miles per charge, which barely trails the The 2WD Kona Electric SEL, which gets 261 miles of range per charge.

Volvo has officially unveiled the 2026 EX30 Cross Country— the first time Volvo's rugged off-road treatment has been applied to an electric vehicle.

Inside, the EX30 Cross Country looks identical to its asphalt-only counterpart. A vertically oriented 12.3-inch infotainment display also contains the driver information gauges and runs Volvo’s Google-based interface. You can also use Apple CarPlay, and instead of speakers in the doors, there is a single soundbar spanning across the dashboard.

Volvo has revealed a new, tougher version of its EX30 compact electric SUV, as it fits the Cross Country badge to an electric car for the very first time.

True to the classic recipe, Volvo has added flared wheel arch extensions and skid plates front and back, while also raising the ride height by 0.7 inches. The CC variants will also wear unique 18-inch wheels, with optional all-terrain tires.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country is transforming the electric SUV market by offering a vehicle that combines the best of both worlds: Volvo's renowned safety