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Volvo Ex30 Estate 200kW SM Extended Range Plus 69kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Plus
Price	£39,850
Battery Capacity	69
Engine Power - BHP	272
Acceleration	5.3
Top Speed	112 mph
Length	4233 mm
Width	1940 mm
Height	1555 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	318 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1775 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" centre console portrait touch screen
3 x Front and 2 x rear radars plus front vision camera
Adaptive cruise control
Android auto wireless
Blind spot information system with steer assist (BLIS)
Bluetooth handsfree system
Collision avoidance at intersection
Cross traffic alert with brake support (Front and Rear)
Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
Driver understanding system
Emergency call service
Forward collision warning
Front and rear park assist
Google automotive services - Enabled entertainment apps, navigation with google maps, voice recognition with google assistant
Intelligent speed assist
PAS
Pilot assist
Power operated tailgate
Rear park assist camera
Speed limiter
Volvo cars services with app
Wireless apple carplay
Wireless/Inductive Mobile Phone Charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11kW 3-Phase On Board Charger
5m 3 phase 32 amp type 2 / mode 3 charge cable
Comfort chassis
Plug and charge
Recharging port located in nearside rear wing

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Dirac unison
External couple subwoofer and load compartment subwoofer
Harman Kardon Premium 5.1 Surround Sound 1040W - (2xC type USB Front & rear Sockets,Dashboard Soundbar with 7 Speakers)
Low speed exterior sound speaker
Quantum logic
Vehicle noise compensation

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior and driver's door mirror
Auto folding heated frameless power door mirrors
Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
Dual tone roof and mirror caps
LED 3rd brake light
Metallic paint
Puddle lights
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Variable intermittent wiper

Interior Features

12V socket in luggage compartment
2 zone electronic climate control with air purifier PM2.5
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Central glovebox and storage
Fixed lumbar support
Flexible load floor
Floor mats
Front cupholders and storage
Front head restraints
Front load compartment (19 litres)
Heat pump (Enhanced cabin heating and cooling efficiency with optimal vehicle range)
Height/reach adjustable steering column
High level illumination (choise of 5 colour themes,central tunel,luggage,puddle,cabin,reading and front door panel pocket lights,instrument panel )
ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
Multifunction steering wheel
One pedal drive
Removable rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Vehicle 2 load capability
Versatile split folding rear seat - 60/40

Packs

Climate pack - EX30

Passive Safety

3 point rear seatbelts
Child locks on rear doors
Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering
Door opening alert
Driver and passenger airbags
First aid kit
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
Inner driver seat side airbag
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Post-impact Braking
Rear collision warning and mitigation (RCWM)
Road sign information display
Run off Road Mitigation
Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (Front and Outer Rear Seats)
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

2 x NFC Access cards
Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Digital key plus with keytag
Locking wheel nuts
Remote door locking and unlocking

Wheels

Tyre sealant kit and compressor

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	69
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	2340
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.4
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	1380
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.8
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	660
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	7.6
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	28
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	153
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	153
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	65
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	17
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	17.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	17
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	476
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	462
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	476
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	295.8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	287.1
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	295.8

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	79
NCAP Safety Assist %	80
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.3
Engine Power - BHP	272
Engine Torque - NM	343
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1555 mm
Length	4233 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1940 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2032 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2240 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1000 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	318 l
Max. Loading Weight	465 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1775 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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