How much does it cost to run the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor per year in Australia?

Around $10,629 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.

How much does it cost to charge the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor?

Energy averages about $580 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.

What is the 5-year running cost of the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor?

About $53,147 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $35,996 is depreciation and $2,901 is charging.

Is the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor cheaper to run than the BMW X1 sDrive20i?

Yes — the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor costs about $16,504 less over 5 years than the BMW X1 sDrive20i, mostly from cheaper "fuel" and lower servicing. Use the calculator above to check your state and driving distance.

⚡ BEVSUV2024

Volvo EX30 Twin Motor

From $79,990 driveaway · about $10,629/year to run

Battery: 69.0 kWh
Range (real): ~380 km
Efficiency: 17.5 kWh/100km
Cost per km: $1

Vs the BMW X1 sDrive20i, the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor saves about $16,504 over 5 years ($3,301/year) — cheaper "fuel" and servicing outweigh its higher sticker price.

Annual running cost

$10,629/year

At 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $53,147.

Energy (charging)Home + public charging$580

RegistrationState-based, EV rates$500

InsuranceSegment average$2,000

ServicingNo oil changes, fewer parts$350

DepreciationResale value loss$7,199

EVs skip oil changes and have far fewer moving parts, so servicing is typically about $350/year. For typical repair and servicing prices on Australian cars, see AutoRepairCost.

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EV Running Cost Calculator

Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.

⚡ Electric vehicle

⛽ Petrol equivalent

Annual distance15,000 km

Ownership period

State / Territory

EV charging mix

Home (grid)70%

Public charger20%

Home solar10%

Total: 100%

Over 5 years, the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor costs $8,914 less than the BMW X1 sDrive20i. That's $149/month in savings.

Electric

Volvo EX30 Twin Motor

CHEAPER

Energy / Fuel: $2,901
Registration: $2,500
Insurance: $10,000
Servicing: $1,750
Depreciation: $35,996

5-Year Total

$53,147

$1/km · $10,629/yr

💰 YOU SAVE $8,914

Petrol

BMW X1 sDrive20i

Energy / Fuel: $12,656
Registration: $2,500
Insurance: $10,000
Servicing: $2,750
Depreciation: $34,155

5-Year Total

$62,061

$1/km · $12,412/yr

5-Year Cost Breakdown

Energy / Fuel

$2,901

PET

$12,656

Registration

$2,500

PET

$2,500

Insurance

$10,000

PET

$10,000

Servicing

$1,750

PET

$2,750

Depreciation

$35,996

PET

$34,155

Compare Volvo EX30 Twin Motor vs BMW X1 sDrive20i in detail See all Volvo running costs

Vs comparable petrol cars

5-year running cost against 3 petrol alternatives, same assumptions.

Vehicle	5-yr cost	Per km	Vs EX30 Twin Motor
⚡ Volvo EX30 Twin Motor	$53,147	$1	—
⛽ BMW X1 sDrive20i	$69,651	$1	+$16,504
⛽ Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI	$40,166	$1	−$12,981
⛽ Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0	$42,639	$1	−$10,508

Green = the EX30 Twin Motor is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.

FAQ

How much does it cost to run the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor per year in Australia?: Around $10,629 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.
How much does it cost to charge the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor?: Energy averages about $580 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.
What is the 5-year running cost of the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor?: About $53,147 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $35,996 is depreciation and $2,901 is charging.
Is the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor cheaper to run than the BMW X1 sDrive20i?: Yes — the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor costs about $16,504 less over 5 years than the BMW X1 sDrive20i, mostly from cheaper "fuel" and lower servicing. Use the calculator above to check your state and driving distance.