Hello fellow EV enjoyers. I wanted to share my thoughts and experiences after some time with my EX30. I'm also hoping to answer some of the questions of people who maybe considering this car.
My vehicle is a 2025 MY26 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra. Her name is 大河 (Taiga).
My previous vehicle was a Peugeot E-308 115kW.
Her motor has been detuned to 204hp instead of the regular 272, due to taxing brackets in Turkey. Torque is still same though, 343 Nm. However she still packs a punch, inspiring her name.
My consumption has been between 17 and 24 kwh/ 100km . It can be relatively high, since it's both winter and most of my drives are short and involve bumper ta bumper traffic. I'm waiting for summer to arrive to see how much the consumption will decrease.
I'm loving her size. She can fit most spots, which is important in a crowded city like Istanbul. She also has the 360 camera system.
The front row is pretty spacious but the rear seats car be cramped. I'm 1,82m and I can fit behind my seat. I can fit 1-2 fingers between the seat and my knees.
The floor is kinda high (because of the batteries) and because of this my underthings are unsupported in the second row.
My trim is Pine, which I think looks pretty premium. Build quality is good. Scratchy plastics are yes, present but they are both on the places you don't usually touch and built solid. Interior door handles are made from metal and they increase the premium feel significantly.
Though I must mention that I had to have my right bass speaker in the soundbar and the module behind the steering wheel (containing the stalks) replaced from warranty.
Trunk is relatively small, 318 liters including the subfloor. But I use the car mostly alone and it is absolutely fine for me.
The frunk exist but it is only 7 liters. I could fit the charging cable there though.
Lack of a driver's display is no biggie for me. There are rumors for MY27 to introduce a driver's display, but I don't know.
Driving is fun. The car is responsive. There are multiple options for Regenerative Braking, you'll find something you'll love. There is one pedal driving as well.
Suspension is firm but not too hard. It can shake the body a bit too much it the road is bad.
I should mention my car has 19" rims (20" rims are optional on Ultra here) Driving comfort might reduce with the 20"s.
The hood is visible, if you are into that. I am and l'm satisfied.
The screen and the overall software is good, I like it. Voice commands are convenient. I can directly send navigation route to the car from my phone for example. ( I don't use the Android Auto, I find the car's own system to be better and more convenient)
Climate controls being in the screen is a negative though.
Harman Kardon sound system is pretty capable but it really needs proper equalizer tuning. I did an EQ setting fitting to my taste and I'm content how it sound. ( I like booming bass and the system is more than capable for that, thanks to its 1040w output. )
Glove box and charging port are missing lighting. I bought aftermarket magnet lights for both. But it should have been standart. They are stupid places to cut cost
These are what comes to my mind. If you have different questions, feel free to ask.
by Levent_2005
