Volvo EX30 Cross Country vs Tesla Model Y

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country starts from $69,990 before on-road costs, while the Tesla Model Y opens at $65,900. That makes the Tesla Model Y the more affordable entry point by $4,090.

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 $76,989 and $72,490 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 Volvo EX30 Cross Country and Tesla Model Y hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Tesla Model Y packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Volvo EX30 Cross Country.

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 Tesla Model Y 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 Volvo EX30 Cross Country stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Tesla Model Y. The Tesla Model Y counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country runs a pure electric powertrain producing 315kW and 543Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.7 seconds.

The Tesla Model Y responds with a Electric Motor making 255kW and 340Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 255kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX30 Cross Country is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 69kWh (Volvo EX30 Cross Country) vs 60kWh (Tesla Model Y). DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Volvo EX30 Cross Country) vs 175kW (Tesla Model Y).

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country measures 4,233mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 559mm shorter than the Tesla Model Y at 4,792mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Tesla Model Y generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 318L in the Volvo EX30 Cross Country and 854L in the Tesla Model Y, giving the Tesla Model Y a 536L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years (Volvo EX30 Cross Country) vs 5 years (Tesla Model Y). Both match on warranty length.