Small but Mighty: The Volvo EX30 Sets New Environmental Standards for Electric Vehicles
O n June 7th, 2023 Volvo released the first of its kind —the EX30. But w hat can a small, all-electric SUV do in a big world where sustainability and environmental responsibility are at the forefront? Apparently, a lot. Built with safety first and designed to have the smallest carbon footprint of any Volvo car to date, Volvo was able to reduce its total carbon footprint by 25 percent when compared to other electric models like the C40 and XC40 Recharge. One way Volvo was able to achieve this is by ensuring the new EX30 has zero tailpipe emissions. Not only does this contribute to a lower CO2 footprint but it also largely improves air quality. " Our new EX30 is a big step in the right direction for our sustainability ambitions,” said Anders Kärrberg, Volvo Cars’ global head of sustainability. “By 2025, we aim to reduce our overall CO2 emissions per car by 40 per cent from 2018 levels through a 50 percent reduction in overall tailpipe emissions, and a 25 per cent reduction i