MG S6 EV vs Volvo EX30

The MG S6 EV starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX30 opens at $49,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $54,989 and $54,989 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.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The MG S6 EV features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG S6 EV stands out with ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG S6 EV gets vegan leather upholstery while the Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the MG S6 EV and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.

The MG S6 EV uses a Electric Motor producing 180kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX30 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (MG S6 EV) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 530km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 144kW (MG S6 EV) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).

The MG S6 EV measures 4,708mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 475mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 581L in the MG S6 EV and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the MG S6 EV a 263L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX30 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG S6 EV) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX30). The MG S6 EV has longer coverage.