Geely Starray EM-i vs Volvo EX30

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely Starray EM-i at 5 stars (2025) and the Volvo EX30 at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Geely Starray EM-i and 88% for the Volvo EX30, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely Starray EM-i, against 5 on the Volvo EX30.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i and 6 in the Volvo EX30.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Geely Starray EM-i features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely Starray EM-i stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with head-up display, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 193kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 193kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 507mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Geely Starray EM-i a 110L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX30 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 850kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely Starray EM-i's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely Starray EM-i) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30).

Where each one leads

The Geely Starray EM-i: the lower starting price ($37,490 against $49,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (428L against 318L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Volvo EX30: more power (200kW against 193kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 70

The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Geely Starray EM-i's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX30 ahead by 18 points), technology (Volvo EX30 ahead by 10 points), reliability (Volvo EX30 ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i, 318L in the Volvo EX30. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely Starray EM-i, 5 on the Volvo EX30.

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