Subaru Uncharted vs Volvo EX30

The Subaru Uncharted starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX30 opens at $59,990. 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 $65,989 and $65,989 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.

The Subaru Uncharted features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Uncharted stands out with V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Uncharted gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Subaru Uncharted and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.

The Subaru Uncharted uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 252kW, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 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 Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 522km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Uncharted) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).

The Subaru Uncharted measures 4,535mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 302mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Uncharted generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 403L in the Subaru Uncharted and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Subaru Uncharted a 85L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years (Subaru Uncharted) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX30). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Subaru Uncharted)—.