- Volvo turned the EX30 into a two-seat electric commercial vehicle for fleets.
- The rear bench is replaced by a flat floor offering 1,000 liters of cargo space.
- Conversion is available on new stock and applies across the full EX30 lineup.
The EX30 may be the smallest SUV in Volvo’s lineup, yet that hasn’t stopped the brand from turning it into a working vehicle. Meet the Volvo EX30 Cargo, a second-stage conversion developed by the brand’s UK arm, pitched as a compact and very quick way to move parcels around town.
From the outside, Volvo’s first commercial vehicle looks just like a regular EX30 if you look past the pitch-black rear windows. Volvo will even offer it in Cross Country form, adding a tougher look and a touch more ground clearance for those who like their delivery runs with a bit of attitude.
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Open the tailgate, though, and the illusion falls away. What you find is effectively a two-seat van hiding inside a small SUV shell. The rear bench has been removed entirely, pushing cargo capacity from 318 liters (11.2 cu ft) in the passenger version to a much more useful 1,000 liters (35.3 cu ft).
To make it genuinely usable, Volvo added a bulkhead to separate the cargo area, paired with a flat load floor and tougher interior paneling that should shrug off daily abuse. Around the back, the rear doors now open wider, there’s an extra work light for low-visibility jobs, and an underfloor subframe brings additional mounting points into play. Payload capacity is rated at 390 kg (860 lbs).
Despite its work-focused role, the EX30 Cargo retains the performance, safety, and technology of the standard model. After all, the conversion can be applied to both new vehicles and existing stock, making it available across the full lineup.
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The base Cargo Core trim comes equipped with automatic LED headlights, 18-inch Aero alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto.
Stepping up to the Cargo Plus adds 19-inch wheels, a black roof, heated seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, a wireless charging pad, Pilot Assist, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.
In terms of performance, the entry-level EV offers 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS), while the twin-motor AWD flagship delivers 422 hp (315 kW / 428 PS). The most powerful version completes the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in 3.6 seconds, making it an unexpectedly rapid way to deliver a small parcel in Britain.
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The bad news is that the EX30 Cargo is exclusively available through Volvo UK’s fleet sales channels, so private buyers are excluded. Pricing starts at £36,010 ($48,200), which is £2,950 ($3,900) more than the least expensive passenger version. Availability in other markets has not been confirmed and appears unlikely.
