Volvo EX30 vs MG S6 EV

The Volvo EX30 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the MG S6 EV 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 Volvo EX30 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the MG S6 EV gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Volvo EX30 uses a Electric producing 200kW and 343Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 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: 69kWh (Volvo EX30) vs 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 153kW (Volvo EX30) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

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

Boot space is 318L in the Volvo EX30 and 581L in the MG S6 EV, 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX30) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG S6 EV). The MG S6 EV has longer coverage.