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Volvo has expanded its electric vehicle lineup in the UK, with a new commercial offering based on its smallest car. The EX30 Cargo takes the brand’s compact electric SUV and turns it into a car-derived van aimed squarely at business and fleet buyers.
The new Volvo van is effectively a converted version of the existing EX30, with the rear seats removed and replaced by a flat load floor and additional storage space. That transformation results in a load capacity of 1,000 litres and a payload of up to 390kg, making it ideal for urban delivery duties and light commercial use.
Volvo says the conversion has been carried out as a second-stage process, meaning both new and existing EX30 models can be adapted into Cargo specification. The car will be available across model year 2026 and 2027 vehicles, broadening its appeal for fleet operators looking to electrify quickly without waiting for entirely new models.
The Volvo EX30 Cargo has a load capacity of 1,000 litres and a payload of up to 390kg (Volvo)
Two versions will be offered: the standard EX30 Cargo and the EX30 Cross Country Cargo, with the latter gaining extra ground clearance for rougher conditions. Both retain the core characteristics of the passenger car, including Volvo’s emphasis on safety systems and in-car technology.
Inside, the Cargo keeps much of the EX30’s familiar cabin, separated from the load area by a bulkhead. There are also practical tweaks, including wider-opening rear doors for easier access, additional lighting in the cargo bay and extra mounting points beneath the floor to help secure loads.
Powertrain options mirror those of the passenger model. Buyers can choose between the P3 and P5 rear-wheel-drive setups or the more powerful P8 all-wheel-drive version, with outputs ranging from 150bhp to 428bhp. For Model Year 2027, a new lower-powered P3 Extended Range version is set to join the lineup, offering up to 300 miles of range for those prioritising efficiency over outright performance.
The EX30 Cargo is offered in Core and Plus trims, with the Cross Country sitting at the top of the range. Even the entry-level version includes Volvo’s Safe Space Technology suite, Adaptive Cruise Control and Google-based infotainment, along with parking assistance and a rear-view camera.
Higher-spec Plus models add features such as Pilot Assist, a Harman Kardon sound bar, heated seats and steering wheel, and a digital key function, while exterior upgrades include larger alloy wheels and a contrasting roof finish.
Jack Munford, head of fleet at Volvo Car UK, said: “While we are best known for our passenger vehicles, we recognise that business owners and fleets also want the quality, safety and technology that Volvo is renowned for in a compact commercial vehicle too, which is why we created the extremely practical EX30 Cargo.”
Prices start from £36,010 on the road for the P5 standard range version, with sales handled exclusively through Volvo’s fleet sales channels.
