Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Volvo EX30

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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

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

The Porsche Cayenne Electric stands out with ventilated seats, BOSE audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.

Drivetrain

The Porsche Cayenne Electric uses a Electric producing 325kW and 835Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 542km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).

Space & Comfort

The Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 752mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 463L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Volvo EX30 turns in a 11.0 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $302 a year less for the Volvo EX30.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 318L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,600kg).

The Volvo EX30: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($797 a year against $1,099).

The Verdict

Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 60

The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Volvo EX30 ahead by 42 points), value (Volvo EX30 ahead by 40 points), practicality (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX30 costs about $302 less (16.6 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 318L in the Volvo EX30. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 5 on the Volvo EX30.

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