Kia EV6 vs Volvo EX30 Cross Country

The Kia EV6 starts from $72,590 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX30 Cross Country opens at $69,990. That makes the Volvo EX30 Cross Country the more affordable entry point by $2,600.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $79,849 and $76,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Kia EV6 and Volvo EX30 Cross Country hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Volvo EX30 Cross Country packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Kia EV6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Volvo EX30 Cross Country adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV6 misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV6 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Volvo EX30 Cross Country. The Volvo EX30 Cross Country counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia EV6 uses a Electric producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country counters with its electric setup making 315kW and 543Nm, paired to its gearbox driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX30 Cross Country is 4.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Kia EV6) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30 Cross Country). DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Kia EV6) vs 175kW (Volvo EX30 Cross Country).

The Kia EV6 measures 4,695mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 462mm longer than the Volvo EX30 Cross Country at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the Kia EV6 and 318L in the Volvo EX30 Cross Country, giving the Kia EV6 a 172L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV6) vs 5 years (Volvo EX30 Cross Country). The Kia EV6 has longer coverage.