World’s Best EV Crossover? Volvo EX30 Vs EVERY Rival

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  • In the market for a compact electric crossover? You’re spoilt for choice right now. While early EVs were often big, expensive SUVs, there’s now a proliferation of (relatively) affordable £35k ones boasting over 250 miles of range.
    Newest is the Volvo EX30, the Swedish maker’s smallest electric car to date, promising the lowest lifetime CO2 footprint of any vehicle it has ever made.
    But is it the one to buy? To find out, we brought it together with nine other electric SUVs, including the Jeep Avenger, the 2023 European Car of the Year. Top Gear Magazine’s Head of Car Testing, Ollie Marriage, is your referee…
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    01:03 DS 3 E-Tense, Peugeot 2008 & Jeep Avenger
    02:50 BYD Atto 3
    04:00 MG4 XPower & Drag Race
    06:06 Volvo EX30
    06:55 The Stats
    08:09 Smart #1
    08:57 Hyundai Kona
    09:26 Volvo EX30 Drive
    11:38 Renault Megane
    13:09 Conclusion
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  • @TopGear
    @TopGear  2 місяці тому +13

    Which EV crossover are you picking?

    • @patmanrick
      @patmanrick 2 місяці тому +24

      Model 3 standard range probably

    • @Aceshigh451
      @Aceshigh451 2 місяці тому +23

      The Porsche 911 992 GT3 RS

    • @Captain_Vimes
      @Captain_Vimes 2 місяці тому +7

      Mg4 Xpower. Actual monthly cost is same as the MG4 SE and much cheaper than the Volvo but with 430bhp..

    • @fuadiliasu2132
      @fuadiliasu2132 2 місяці тому +8

      Am taking the Renault ❤

    • @L.A.Tex_Norway
      @L.A.Tex_Norway 2 місяці тому +6

      Renault Megane every day of the week

  • @EddieofSWE
    @EddieofSWE 2 місяці тому +235

    As a Swede, considering the twin-motor option on the EX30 is not just about getting the extra performance, but to get actual AWD during our snowy winters ❄️🚗💨

    • @TC-V8
      @TC-V8 2 місяці тому +7

      Agreed, or pulling out of a wet/greasy side road

    • @rossadamdixon
      @rossadamdixon 2 місяці тому +7

      Traction control on a electric motor I'd far superior to ice. I've seen videos of a model 3 rwd in snow with no trouble at all.

    • @740414daan
      @740414daan 2 місяці тому +3

      And the 4wd can toe more

    • @etbadaboum
      @etbadaboum 2 місяці тому +3

      Congrats! Nice Chinese car mate!

    • @tooltalk
      @tooltalk 2 місяці тому +3

      @@etbadaboum : go buy it now before the EU raises import duties by 40% later this year.

  • @robhaitch5544
    @robhaitch5544 2 місяці тому +206

    You rejected the Kona for its grey interior and raved about the Volvo’s grey interior. The Megan was also grey inside.
    How about some consistency?

    • @ivand911
      @ivand911 2 місяці тому +42

      Very bad reviewer. Kona and Niro are the best here, with biggest mileage.

    • @markvanloo309
      @markvanloo309 2 місяці тому +6

      @@ivand911Best in what? Space? Agreed. In power/towing capacity, DC charging speed? No.

    • @taidee
      @taidee 2 місяці тому +11

      @@markvanloo309 Maybe not but this video was about the man telling us the budget EVs he likes, that's it. The reason for rejecting cars were never to clear, some were even rejected on looks, are you kidding me? None of these cars are beauties. This is a video that shouldn't have really been made.

    • @Mgoblagulkablong
      @Mgoblagulkablong 2 місяці тому

      HE is the reason why buttons are disappearing from cars , he is GUILTY !!!

    • @faeinthebay
      @faeinthebay 2 місяці тому +7

      The difference between them is that cheaper Hyundai/Kia interiors can be drab and have cheap materials. Low end Volvos still have good variety of materials and selections.

  • @lakshithaudara
    @lakshithaudara 2 місяці тому +170

    is this how Top Gear does car reviews now ? yeah why bother driving when you can pick a car just by looking at its interior !!

    • @brent9369
      @brent9369 2 місяці тому +14

      Then again, it is a very important factor since you'd be spending 95% of your time inside the car

    • @Szarus123
      @Szarus123 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@brent9369but umm, you will be driving there too

    • @hugovale6360
      @hugovale6360 2 місяці тому +8

      It's a freaking SUV, what do you expect by driving? It will drive like a closet.

    • @lakshithaudara
      @lakshithaudara 2 місяці тому +5

      @@hugovale6360 for instance he said Volvo got the best cabin design by a country mile , yet to adjust the mirrors you need to access the main menu then select mirrors then adjust it with arrows , it's all good if you are living inside the cabin and not driving !

    • @MrBamboolegend
      @MrBamboolegend 2 місяці тому +5

      @@lakshithaudara how often are you adjusting your mirrors? You do it once and save a profile that gets loaded the next time you drive

  • @kiae-nirodiariesencore4270
    @kiae-nirodiariesencore4270 2 місяці тому +14

    5 years and 98,000 km into Kia e-Niro ownership and I have to say it has been faultless...comfortable on long hauls with a real world range of 450 km on motorway runs in summer. The comment about a petrol equivalent being 'just as cheap to run as an EV' is totally wrong. Last year I spent €746 driving 20,963 km. That same distance in the Niro hybrid (assuming 5.6l/100 km or 50 mpg) would have cost €2,054 (using €1.75/litre). Main service costs are half those of the Niro hybrid. We need to get the facts into people's heads about the much lower running costs of EVs.

  • @space.youtube
    @space.youtube 2 місяці тому +11

    The one question this "review" raises is why is top gear still a thing?

  • @TheBlueCreeper-
    @TheBlueCreeper- 2 місяці тому +89

    Disqualifying the Kona simply the guy didn't like the gray interior is just pathetic. That alone tells you about the credibility of this test. 💀

    • @hugovale6360
      @hugovale6360 2 місяці тому +3

      Well, seems like somebody likes the Kona and took it personal

    • @TheBlueCreeper-
      @TheBlueCreeper- 2 місяці тому +7

      @@hugovale6360 The Volvo also has a gray as fuck interior but he called that interior beautiful. Like, this dude is clearly a terrible reviewer. He isn't even consistent with his own opinions lmao.
      Its not that I took it personal, its that this dude doesn't know what he's talking about lol.

    • @TheBaileyboy119
      @TheBaileyboy119 2 місяці тому +2

      @@TheBlueCreeper-cry baby

    • @Ihateironyanddumbusernames
      @Ihateironyanddumbusernames 2 місяці тому +2

      Top gear always had the balls to give real opinions on things. Remember a guy named Jeremy clarkson? Thats what sets them apart. The kia is a good grandmother car

    • @foxgood
      @foxgood 2 місяці тому +2

      Firstly the Volvo doesn't just have gray, you have the choice between 4 different colors and secondly, the quality of the materials is far superior in the Volvo.

  • @christiancadet1574
    @christiancadet1574 2 місяці тому +39

    this video was unprofessional and contradicting things top gear themselves said about those car in other videos

  • @stevejames5064
    @stevejames5064 2 місяці тому +33

    Top Gear is officially a joke!

    • @Ezinma88
      @Ezinma88 21 день тому +2

      Why? This is my first TG video in years and it seemed pretty good to me.

    • @RoyBoy2019
      @RoyBoy2019 16 днів тому

      @@Ezinma88 Look at their comment question, answers itself.

  • @findbinnu
    @findbinnu 2 місяці тому +104

    The same EX30 Autocar said had a touchscreen control concept that was beyond frustrating, and borderline unusable is your pick? And also said "ease-of-use, clarity, simple functionality" are all missing. This is what happens when your "review" is limited to a drive around an old airfield and judging an interior based on superficial aesthetics rather than living with a vehicle and really getting to experience it's usability.

    • @dominicrusho
      @dominicrusho 2 місяці тому +2

      Agreed 100%.

    • @rantingyoof6960
      @rantingyoof6960 2 місяці тому +6

      Absolutely this. The BYD, which I think is at an ambitious price point now, nonetheless deserved much more than what it received in this film.

    • @myownsite
      @myownsite 2 місяці тому +6

      @@rantingyoof6960yeah, disqualifying because of air vent styling reeks of a rushed video.

    • @jazz6862
      @jazz6862 2 місяці тому +7

      Byd owners are angry here ee

    • @jegerm6752
      @jegerm6752 2 місяці тому +3

      @@rantingyoof6960i like the BYD atto3, but that interior is exactly what put me off it. That guitar string thing is absolutely useless, and the air vents and door handles do look incredibly stupid. I ended up getting the BYD seal, mainly because it’s more than half the price of a tesla model 3 where I live, but also because it doesnt have the atto3’s “quirky” interior bits

  • @mohammedfmiah4864
    @mohammedfmiah4864 2 місяці тому +7

    Kia Niro makes the best argument amongst these EV cars. Think volvo sponsored these guys 😂

  • @saranath0317
    @saranath0317 Місяць тому +28

    The way he discarded the Kia 😅😅😅 man Top Gear is seeing new lows everyday

  • @frankcoffey
    @frankcoffey 2 місяці тому +7

    In the US we don't have all those choices. However, the most desirable and premium looking one is the Volvo EX30. I think they will sell out here.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 2 місяці тому +2

      I'm not sure about that based on the Volvo's size. It's just so small. I still think the XC60 will be Volvo's best-selling car and at some point, the EX60. The US doesn't go for very small cars and even the much bigger (than EX30) XC40 doesn't outsell the XC60.

  • @mikrenz
    @mikrenz 2 місяці тому +21

    How can having more physical controls can be a point against the Megane? It’s more comfortable and safer.

    • @SOMEONE-ME
      @SOMEONE-ME Місяць тому +1

      Having physical controls is fine, but having too many is not. Just by looking at it you see that there is way too much going on. Look over practicality - typical French design (when they don't overdo then car is actually cool).

  • @rantingyoof6960
    @rantingyoof6960 2 місяці тому +60

    I think Stellantis EV stuff is ridiculously expensive for what is a compromised platform, but I struggle to see how they'd cost as much to run as the ICE equivalents, particularly when the 1.2 Puretech inevitably sharts its wet belt after four years.

    • @R4M_Tommy
      @R4M_Tommy 2 місяці тому +1

      Luckily they gave the engine to FIAT and it came out with a chain instead of the belt and a VGT for the Alfa/Lancia use case.
      They remembered FIAT makes the best small engines.

    • @marieaudreyduchamp8839
      @marieaudreyduchamp8839 2 місяці тому +1

      That purtech engine is a disaster for sure…

    • @marieaudreyduchamp8839
      @marieaudreyduchamp8839 2 місяці тому +1

      The megane is far superior to all the other junk

    • @rantingyoof6960
      @rantingyoof6960 2 місяці тому +2

      @@marieaudreyduchamp8839 the Scenic, while not as quirky as it was originally and having the same copy pasta silhouette as every other SUV on the road, also looks good. Well thought out internally.

    • @shonunezekiel
      @shonunezekiel Місяць тому +2

      Yes, that was an odd throwaway line - I have the feeling that the reviewer neither likes nor owns EVs, otherwise he would see that (after the higher purchase price) they are a lot cheaper to run..

  • @jurom6765
    @jurom6765 2 місяці тому +24

    Why dont they just make electric V70 ? Why does every EV has to be a small crossover. Half the cars I see outside are VW or Skoda station wagons...

    • @user-yn5sk5ru5g
      @user-yn5sk5ru5g 2 місяці тому +1

      Heck yes, Volvo station EV would be awesome, V70XC EV please

    • @no.planman
      @no.planman 2 місяці тому +2

      Seems a purely commercial decision to me, because the major bunch of cars are in fact crossovers now? So in order to convince buyers into going EV, the manufacturers have to tap into what people are buying? I was hoping they'd make an estate version of the Polestar 2 myself.

    • @YaImamAlSajjad
      @YaImamAlSajjad Місяць тому +1

      EX90 if you want big

  • @richardyang7486
    @richardyang7486 2 місяці тому +18

    Just love he keeps speaking with the price tag of the base ex30 while driving a much higher trim.

    • @Olibolio1
      @Olibolio1 2 місяці тому

      That was the current UK base model. Higher trim either has bigger wheels, a bigger battery or two motors.

  • @stevejewiss532
    @stevejewiss532 2 місяці тому +24

    Just shows how top gear chooses it's info wisely lol. The range of the Smart isn't 197 it's 267, that version is the premium with a heat pump, you've quoted the Brabus model range.

    • @krizndzone
      @krizndzone 2 місяці тому +3

      The base model in smart #1 (pro +) got 260 miles. I don’t know where did this presenter got his information about the car. That presenter is a clown 😂

    • @stevejewiss532
      @stevejewiss532 2 місяці тому +3

      @@krizndzone I think a lot of the reviews for the Smart quote stuff from the Brabus version, such as Range, handling, ride etc when the lower models are all better in that regard. All the other reviews I've seen praise its handling and ride such as Carwow, so, like I said maybe Top Gear just wanted the Volvo to win. Doesn't really matter though Geely wins either way.

    • @krizndzone
      @krizndzone 2 місяці тому +2

      @@stevejewiss532I bet topgear received a big amount of payment from Volvo to advertise their EX30 😂

    • @anemeth9281
      @anemeth9281 2 місяці тому

      ​@@krizndzoneHe is annoying, irritating and also looks shit 😂

    • @2010SmartFortwo
      @2010SmartFortwo 2 місяці тому

      @@krizndzonethe base model of the #1 is actually the Pro, which has the smaller range, but I agree he is a clown!

  • @sevensixtysteve8662
    @sevensixtysteve8662 2 місяці тому +88

    Bizarrely irrational and annoying review. I really can’t understand why you would dismiss the Kia, particularly as you made the assumption at the end that buyers are either a young family or couple. While I’m neither of those things, I suspect the Kia’s practicality, reliability and warranty would make it an excellent family car.

    • @roy.konings
      @roy.konings Місяць тому +12

      That's excatly what he said. You're one of those practicality lovers who will choose the Kia anyways, so you shouldn't have watched it until te end.

    • @guardianbravo2139
      @guardianbravo2139 16 днів тому

      Salty af 😂😂😂😂
      Keep crying

  • @waskus
    @waskus 2 місяці тому +30

    Forgot to show how awefull small the rearsets are in the Volvo ex30😂

    • @savedfaves
      @savedfaves 2 місяці тому +2

      I've watched reviews of the Volvo and those rear seats are beyond tiny. They made me question why the car exists.

    • @diogomartins1934
      @diogomartins1934 Місяць тому

      Ikr. A deal breaker for me. No space for legroom. That shit is mental. Seriously made by chinese, for chinese.... 😂

    • @hafidzehri3115
      @hafidzehri3115 Місяць тому

      "forgot" :)

    • @carbor182
      @carbor182 17 днів тому

      um there are different cars for different needs?? If you have no kids and live in the city, why buy a car with useless back seat space if you just dont need it?

    • @RoyBoy2019
      @RoyBoy2019 16 днів тому

      @@savedfaves answer, demographic shift.

  • @jlcTTT
    @jlcTTT 2 місяці тому +6

    Petrol versions as cheap to run? Really? Come on....!

  • @lucasroper46
    @lucasroper46 2 місяці тому +48

    The E Niro and Kona are without a doubt the best all rounders you can get. Bizarre to disregard them.

    • @anemeth9281
      @anemeth9281 2 місяці тому +5

      Just shows how competent and well informed he is...😂

    • @ulwur
      @ulwur 2 місяці тому +1

      He did say just go buy it in niro in the first minute of the video..

    • @peterjones6322
      @peterjones6322 Місяць тому

      It was not an E Niro, it was a Niro EV which is a different model.

  • @stephenappleton5080
    @stephenappleton5080 2 місяці тому +8

    Kona , have one, do 500miles a week so the extra range is helpful, loads of kit, is a bit gray but very happy with it.

  • @Digwind
    @Digwind 2 місяці тому +16

    There was a claim that BYD has the same battery and motor as the others. What? That's a bit unprofessional. BYD have +10additional KWh compared to Jeep and it is LFP that less flammable and can be always charged to 100% while in a Jeep you have to charge to 80% max daily. So, you end up with completely different daily range. Plus, BYD has mote tech and heat pump and glass roof as standard. and the motor outputs 160KW also more powerful than Jeep.

    • @volity2001
      @volity2001 2 місяці тому +4

      all he wanted to talk about the interior, which he didn't personally like, and then refused to talk about it anymore. very unprofessional. I love the Atto 3 ❤

    • @Joel-bh5xd
      @Joel-bh5xd 2 місяці тому +3

      I actually stopped watching there and disliked the video. I also have an Atto 3, the battery is what drove me to BYD: you don’t have to baby sit the battery, you charge it weekly to 100% and that’s it. Heck you can charge it to 100% daily and the battery won’t care. With the heat pump you don’t have to worry too much about cold weather.

    • @RB30ZED
      @RB30ZED Місяць тому

      No had no idea about any of the tech, he is just a dick

  • @marshallm7339
    @marshallm7339 2 місяці тому +84

    Disregarding the Kona was a joke

    • @stoshu9584
      @stoshu9584 2 місяці тому +3

      Genuinely, what more is there to talk about?

    • @jonathanlai4202
      @jonathanlai4202 2 місяці тому +7

      Yeah... I would say the Kona is one of the best ones albeit yes it's not as pretty but price/value considered, I don't understand why they didn't even talk about it.
      Mechanically I would say it's got one of if not the best range and efficiency for it's battery size.

    • @Lechkata
      @Lechkata 2 місяці тому +5

      He disregarded it because of the interior, which is insane! The white leather interior is so pretty. Also, it's easily the least fiddly interior out of all the finalists.

    • @EndeavorsDnB
      @EndeavorsDnB 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Lechkatathis “presenter” def has odd taste

    • @GBOAC
      @GBOAC 2 місяці тому

      @@EndeavorsDnBas if he decides which cars are selected lol

  • @CDNChaoZ
    @CDNChaoZ 2 місяці тому +192

    I don't want any of these. Not because they're electric, but because there's no advantage of having a crossover rather than a simple hatchback. All they allow is the manufacturers to charge us more.

    • @Kurre.
      @Kurre. 2 місяці тому +31

      You are not actually looking at the vehicles then. If you actually did, you’d see that most of them are hatch backs with black cladding. There are sedans with the same amount of ground clearance as some of these cars…

    • @stepan.poluianov
      @stepan.poluianov 2 місяці тому +26

      Crossover Volvo EX30 is in fact identical to hatchback VW ID3 in dimensions. I consider the Volvo a hatchback, as well as many others.

    • @chrisk.6531
      @chrisk.6531 2 місяці тому +17

      Idiotic take. While I understand enthusiasts' lamenting the ubiquity of appliance "crossovers", the fact of the matter is these all handle better (and probably even have a lower center of gravity) than even "hot" hatches of your youth, with the added practicality (ground clearance) and comfort (visibility, ease of passenger egress/ingress) of being "crossovers"

    • @seanmkinch
      @seanmkinch 2 місяці тому +8

      ANYONE who says a CrossOver looks "cool" Is probably an owner of a Stanley Cup😂

    • @badbasic
      @badbasic 2 місяці тому

      ​@@chrisk.6531They may be comparable to old ones, but the new ones wipe the floor with them.

  • @actuallypaulstanley
    @actuallypaulstanley 2 місяці тому +24

    A number of those ‘crossovers’ are marketing descriptions as many are hatchbacks.

    • @chrisk.6531
      @chrisk.6531 2 місяці тому +1

      Is there such a thing as a crossover that isn't a hatchback?

    • @ewadge
      @ewadge 2 місяці тому +1

      Precisely. In the case of the Megane E tec, at least is gets pretty close to a proper hatchback. Personally, I wish the VW ID 3 and the Capra Born were a bit better than what they actually are because they are proper hatchbacks.

    • @drunkenhobo5039
      @drunkenhobo5039 2 місяці тому +1

      Shhh, don't say anything. It gets people to buy these thinking they're crossovers when in reality it's keeping hatchbacks alive!

    • @DWA252
      @DWA252 2 місяці тому

      @@ewadgeHatchbacks need a proper boot you can actually put stuff in. Otherwise there's no point in the hatch in the back. Ever look at the boot in the ID3? It's tiny. Megane's boot is huge in comparison.

  • @stt61193
    @stt61193 2 місяці тому +53

    Saying the ICE versions are just as cheap to run compared to the EV versions is just not true…

    • @IncoG8
      @IncoG8 2 місяці тому +9

      Let's talk again, in 8-10 years, when you will have to pay 20k+ for a new battery, then we can talk about running costs.

    • @Afilon
      @Afilon 2 місяці тому +10

      @@IncoG8 On those crappy little Stellantis engines in 10 years you have to switch out the engine. Moot point.

    • @lm3718
      @lm3718 2 місяці тому +12

      @@IncoG8 Estimated 2% of batteries to be replaced at 10 years.

    • @lm3718
      @lm3718 2 місяці тому +9

      The video lost all credibility when the presenter put that misinformation out.

    • @rantingyoof6960
      @rantingyoof6960 2 місяці тому +8

      My dad drives a heavy, relatively inefficient EV that shares an ICE platform. He has access to a home charger (not everyone does obviously). He's covered 7000 miles so far at a cost of £300 or thereabouts.
      Ignoring depreciation (quite tricky, because holy shit) it's very cheap to 'fuel'.

  • @phoarey
    @phoarey Місяць тому +2

    1. Atto3 is third biggest selling EV in Australia by a big margin. I really like the funk interior. Bass player and surfer so the guitar strings and whale underside on the dash appeal to me.
    2. EX 30 one centre display. I think I read the EU won’t allow full safety rating for a car without a HUD (or binnacle in driver’s line of sight. I recently rented a Model Y which was wonderful except for looking sideways for key data.

  • @mathiasaide5664
    @mathiasaide5664 2 місяці тому +7

    following history, jeremy clarkson, hammond and may established Top Gear so that it could then be used to advertise to fans whatever the motor world wanted

  • @timaustin2000
    @timaustin2000 2 місяці тому +32

    WOOOOOOW such bollocks on the "Just as cheap to run". This isn't even REMOTELY true.

    • @alexandersaksvoll5373
      @alexandersaksvoll5373 Місяць тому +2

      Exactly what I thought! What going on with the Top Gear team?

    • @alexmckenna1171
      @alexmckenna1171 Місяць тому +2

      Yes some fact=checking would have been nice.

    • @erik....
      @erik.... Місяць тому

      It can be true if you can't charge at home but then don't buy an EV.

  • @chubbygreyhound1198
    @chubbygreyhound1198 2 місяці тому +7

    11:53 - “A lot more cleaner”. Where do they find these people?

    • @basquescout
      @basquescout 2 місяці тому

      I test drived both and I prefer the megane. But the interior of the Volvo is cleaner and more minimalistic

  • @sebbe_as7333
    @sebbe_as7333 2 місяці тому +3

    was behind a EX30 yeasterday, looks much better in person

  • @oliverkirk3343
    @oliverkirk3343 2 місяці тому +6

    Ollie woke up that morning and chose chaos 😂

  • @moldytexas
    @moldytexas 2 місяці тому +4

    Huh? Those are your bases for rejecting the Atto 3? Come on Marriage.

    • @volity2001
      @volity2001 2 місяці тому +3

      ikr, so unprofessional 😂. didnt even go into the BYD batteries. he even said they use "the same battery" which they absolutely do not

  • @peterjones6322
    @peterjones6322 Місяць тому +2

    I would have more confidence in your review if in the first minute you did not get the name of the first car wrong. The eNiro is NOT the car you show, it is a Niro EV which is a different model

  • @tianyuli8335
    @tianyuli8335 2 місяці тому +2

    EX30 has no physical button, no HUD, and that is a total deal breaker to me. Among this group I would pick Kona (they have a light and more colorful interior), but honestly none is ideal. What about iX1 and new Countryman? Too expensive?

  • @jamesengland7461
    @jamesengland7461 2 місяці тому +17

    If I was any of these manufacturers, I'd refuse to send any more cars to this guy. All the effort to get them a car, and they dismiss it in mere seconds?

    • @anemeth9281
      @anemeth9281 2 місяці тому +5

      He is such a pro car reviewer... 😂😂😂

    • @RB30ZED
      @RB30ZED Місяць тому

      He is like that relative you would like to smack in the face every Xmas

  • @ev.c6
    @ev.c6 Місяць тому +1

    In none of these reviews they mention the average maintenance cost for these EVs. These legacy automakers have not figured out what to do with their resellers. This means you will still need to pay very expensive periodic maintenance, even if it's an EV. They will find any excuse to make you drive back to the reseller every year just to have some fluid changed or "something" checked.

  • @doubleclutchonline5811
    @doubleclutchonline5811 2 місяці тому +21

    If the Model Y isn't included, then the comparison is worthless. It's the benchmark.

    • @Irishesbox11
      @Irishesbox11 2 місяці тому +5

      10k extra

    • @saltzkruber732
      @saltzkruber732 2 місяці тому +2

      Not an suv. Just a fat hatchback

    • @BUNKERPT
      @BUNKERPT 28 днів тому

      benchmark of what??? ... hhahahahaha

  • @johnmorris6344
    @johnmorris6344 2 місяці тому +1

    I had the megane for 6 months and I absolutely loved it. Wasn't quite big enough for my growing family of 5 and the range during 0°c was barely 150 miles, but the cars quality, infotainment and looks are second to none that I checked out 12 months ago.... the volvo wasn't available then but I still think I would have went for the megane. Lifestyle meant it wasn't for us and now we have a honda ZR-V advance e-hev and we love that too!!

  • @parsifal102
    @parsifal102 Місяць тому +1

    great comparison, thank you. After 3 (happy) years with a Tesla M3 LR, I am considering renting an EX3 this Summer (6 months), thus avoiding value loss when better batteries (WLTP on the EX30 is not good enough when living in Norway and enjoying longer trips) enter the market the next couple of years. This comparison (almost) nails it for me.

  • @MarcoColombo
    @MarcoColombo 2 місяці тому +17

    I have the Megane E-Tech and I love it. The EX30 is also very nice but I hate thinking that less = better. No screen behind the steering wheel? Lack of buttons and everything has to be operated via the touch screen? Those are no pros to me, therefore I chose the Megane over the EX30.

  • @glideman
    @glideman 2 місяці тому +3

    I’ve driven most of these cars and I think the Kia is the best car, I would never buy a stelantis group car again because of the crap after sales service and massive depreciation.

  • @leehouten2345
    @leehouten2345 Місяць тому +2

    It’s a Kia Niro ev not a e Niro plus they are excellent cars. Why do we need posh interiors? It’s comfortable and does everything most others do

  • @jimiverson3085
    @jimiverson3085 2 місяці тому +1

    Can you tune the strings on the BYD pockets so they play defined chords? Could be an attraction....

  • @rod2625
    @rod2625 2 місяці тому +1

    Here in the US Pacific NW I have had my eye on the EX30. Many of these EVs are not available here. But yes, no need for AWD so extended range RWD seems perfect for a retired couple.

  • @angrypom
    @angrypom 2 місяці тому +7

    So the Kona is a better Niro? With less space inside, less comfortable seats, a shorter warranty and a smaller boot? It's a cracking car, don't get me wrong, but it's the cheaper cousin of the Niro for a reason. Maybe reviewing cars isn't really for you, my friend.

  • @alexandersaksvoll5373
    @alexandersaksvoll5373 Місяць тому +3

    Excuse me, I thought @topgear made quality content. You lost all credibility stating that "EVs are not for everyone". There is so much misleading information here that I really hope Robert Llewellyn and his team at Stop Burning Stuff chimes in here with some factual information. This video was embarrassing tbh.

  • @svenstefansson3088
    @svenstefansson3088 2 місяці тому +2

    You should have put “commercial” on the upper corner

  • @mexatroll9000
    @mexatroll9000 Місяць тому

    13:12 THE SMART IS NOT WORTH DRIVING hahahahaha that cracked me.

  • @n1vca
    @n1vca 2 місяці тому +1

    I think the only negative on the EX30 is the space in the back seats and maybe the limited efficiency, but the price is right and you get a lot of great car for the money. The Smart has a variable rear seat arrangement, very nice to have and overall probably the best useable space? The Renault has a poor range, despite its brilliant cockpit with big screens and the native Google system. I have the Niro EV, see more pros than cons, so I like it and I totally agree with you that the new Kona is the improved Niro. Does any of these compact SUVs have 800V oder 400V with higher currents DC charging? That is the reason why I would not recommend my Niro EV to anyone driving long distance a lot, because max. 85KW is quite a joke, but fine with my mode of operation. I am very happy to see so many choices that didn't exist two years ago when I ordered my car. I wonder how the EV4 will turn out end of the year or beginning next year?!
    Greetings from Germany

  • @gregcooper2719
    @gregcooper2719 2 місяці тому

    The EX30 has a current wait time of 7 months, make sure you order early!
    The Megane has a tiny boot and if you’re over 6 foot tall zero room for a passenger behind the drivers seat.
    I wanted a decent size estate with 300+ mile range, the only car available/coming is the BMW i5 Touring which is way over my budget. after testing most of these cars and those in the bracket above (IONIQ 5, GT6, Teslas, polestar etc), I take delivery of my Kona in a few weeks

  • @user-yn5sk5ru5g
    @user-yn5sk5ru5g 2 місяці тому +1

    Volvo EX30...ordered 👌
    The Smart #1 was a nice option though

  • @RichsRandomRetroReviews
    @RichsRandomRetroReviews Місяць тому +2

    I'm 1m26 and it's disappointing. The battery in these vehicles isn't 50kWh, it's 54 but 51 usable. Please get the facts correct when doing these videos.

  • @CoxJul
    @CoxJul Місяць тому

    The Smart #3 is a step up on the #1 driving wise and I found it a lot quieter that the EX30 when i drove both back-to-back.

  • @supercarpaul_cs8147
    @supercarpaul_cs8147 2 місяці тому

    And also the byd is a nice looking car when you see it in person and to the Peugeot my friend made a great point about the driving position and it feels completely different if you cover the screen behind the wheel and no not to use like that but just so you can see how much different it feels and it just goes to show what visual effects have on you....

  • @Conservator.
    @Conservator. 2 місяці тому +1

    12:45 Shouldn’t brakes have to deal with the speed and weight of a car rather than the power of the engine?

  • @alanwayte432
    @alanwayte432 2 місяці тому +1

    Am sorry we looked at Volvo today and the interior felt far cheaper than for example Peugeot, the plastic in dash and door was horrendous

  • @MisterKarib
    @MisterKarib 2 місяці тому

    Got the EX30 ! A bit of a learning curve coming from a Volvo C40.

  • @r5LgxTbQ
    @r5LgxTbQ 2 місяці тому +1

    seems like a silly reason to exclude the Kona. Afraid it'd win and get you on Volvo's bad side?

  • @plutodestroyer12
    @plutodestroyer12 2 місяці тому +3

    wow an ev crossover. exactly what i needed !!

  • @adambutchart
    @adambutchart 2 місяці тому +8

    There are so many things incorrect in this video that the journalist should hand in his accreditation and start selling used cars

    • @vitornhoatto760
      @vitornhoatto760 Місяць тому

      Yeah!!! The thing about journalism seems country miles distant from this… well-filmed but uncompromised with the truth, video

  • @thoughtfuldog5424
    @thoughtfuldog5424 2 місяці тому

    Good upfront, honest reviews of the cars, just what I needed…

  • @DavidChong
    @DavidChong 2 місяці тому +9

    the problem with the design of the volvo's interior is while it may look nice, they've done the daft thing of removing as many physical controls as possible

  • @brianiswrong
    @brianiswrong 2 місяці тому +4

    What a load of bollocks, slams the smart for looks, doesnt drive it and it ends up in the top 3

    • @stevejewiss532
      @stevejewiss532 2 місяці тому

      I know right and they quote the wrong range which is 267. The range they quoted is for the Brabus version.

  • @AppleUK2000
    @AppleUK2000 2 місяці тому +1

    Like the Peugeot the most, French cars are so alluring

  • @user-li6rj8nf8m
    @user-li6rj8nf8m 2 місяці тому +2

    Where is Ionic 5?

  • @Koulis_
    @Koulis_ 2 місяці тому

    Most buyers are more interested in leasing and insurance costs, efficiency, warranty and reliabioity.
    None of these is hardly ever mentioned when a journalist gets his hands on a test vehicle.

  • @batshevanivylerner8582
    @batshevanivylerner8582 Місяць тому

    i have the EV crossover Geely Geometry C and it's fantastic. I totally adore it. I assume it drives somewhat like the volvo in this video.

  • @HerrAMG
    @HerrAMG Місяць тому +1

    Aren't they supposed to declare when its na advert.

  • @ozbloke36empty87
    @ozbloke36empty87 3 дні тому

    "I don't think I could cope if it had more power", lol you are showing your age old man.

  • @jaggyfpv3865
    @jaggyfpv3865 2 місяці тому

    I audibly groaned in disgust when the DS interior popped up on screen 😂😂😂

  • @moniquem783
    @moniquem783 Місяць тому

    I'm confused why they included the MG4 instead of the MG ZS EV. Isn't the ZS their crossover?

  • @stephenstevens5746
    @stephenstevens5746 Місяць тому +1

    where is the model y??

    • @OnWisconsin33
      @OnWisconsin33 13 днів тому

      In the Elon Musk doghouse...AND IN MY OWN GARAGE!!! Best vehicle I've ever driven.

  • @LoneWolf-wp9dn
    @LoneWolf-wp9dn 2 місяці тому

    Missing the electric korando... Which is big and comes with a heat pump

  • @rarelyaccurate6252
    @rarelyaccurate6252 Місяць тому +1

    Channel is called top gear and says... "don't get the fast ex30 that is a steal of a deal, get the one that's just okay" lame.

  • @isawthesaladdressingandili207
    @isawthesaladdressingandili207 2 місяці тому +2

    Not a bad video but a bit gimmicky. Attempt at constructive criticism: make jokes and humor more natural. Also, if you say something is bad from a subjective point of view, it would be nice to see what you mean. When you were going over the Citroen, Peugeot, and the first Chinese car, you mentioned how cheap certain parts of it were. I couldn't tell how cheap it was...especially the interior door handle on the first Chinese model. To me, I saw that door handle in a unique and convenient position and it's action was smooth and quiet.
    Maybe it's just me, but I feel there is room for improvement. After the first mention of the Volvo, I noticed some more consistent reviews of the cars.

  • @Fous1978
    @Fous1978 2 місяці тому +5

    Model Y, best car of every kind‼️

    • @anemeth9281
      @anemeth9281 2 місяці тому

      And the most beautiful too... 😂

  • @WonderRick
    @WonderRick 2 місяці тому

    I CANNOT wait to get my hands on the EX30!!! Eagerly awaiting the order portal to open for US buyers.

  • @ezekiel6946
    @ezekiel6946 2 місяці тому

    Any change of reviewing the scenic e tech ?

  • @AliceNoPaisDoMinicraft
    @AliceNoPaisDoMinicraft 2 місяці тому

    When you pay lot's of money, the more well built , well design and mature it feels , seems like more value for the money!

  • @disturbed250
    @disturbed250 2 місяці тому +9

    What a depressing video. Even the title... ev...crossover... * cries *

  • @fredbloggs72
    @fredbloggs72 Місяць тому

    Having driven the EX30 single motor, and Smart #1 twin motor, it's the Smart for me, not only is it taunter on the road it isn't full of faults like the Volvo

  • @ghostinthenutshell3207
    @ghostinthenutshell3207 16 днів тому

    Kind of embarrassing that it is stated that twin motors is not needed, pointing to the unnecessary hp in EVs 😬

  • @evog35viii
    @evog35viii 2 місяці тому

    The front of the Jeep, the side, rear, and wheels of the Renault, and the interior of the Volvo... that's what I'd would like.

  • @briancollier5145
    @briancollier5145 2 місяці тому

    Strongly looking at the Volvo EX30. Many of the others are not available in North America (and I find the Hyundai a little drab).

  • @racekar80
    @racekar80 2 місяці тому +5

    I have had another brand of EV, and now a Tesla, the supercharging network is worth more than anything anyone else is offering. Never having to worry about charging, makes all the difference in the world.

    • @mrpogi23
      @mrpogi23 Місяць тому

      95% of people charge at home, I rather have a quality drive, quality of car dynamic experience than a Tesla.

    • @racekar80
      @racekar80 Місяць тому

      @@mrpogi23 and then you need another car to take any sort of trip away from home, because the other charging systems are utterly unreliable and sparse

    • @OnWisconsin33
      @OnWisconsin33 13 днів тому

      @@mrpogi23 The Model Y Long Range has a fine drive quality and you can't beat 425 hp for a "dynamic" experience.

  • @DontPanicDear
    @DontPanicDear 2 місяці тому +8

    If there’s one thing I’m exited about in the video, it’s the

  • @etbadaboum
    @etbadaboum 2 місяці тому +1

    He's impressed by the bling of the EX30 but it's not a practical car. Superficial review.

  • @joshuadoliveiro
    @joshuadoliveiro Місяць тому

    I don't like the BYD either but many Malaysians love the ocean themed interior. I think Ollie was a bit dismissive there.

  • @HairyCheese
    @HairyCheese Місяць тому +1

    Why get a car reviewer who hates cars? I'm guessing he drinks petrol and wants a Range Rover SVR that may ignite at any point and burn down an airport carpark? I'm guessing TopGear still takes bribes!

  • @ChromeFlakes
    @ChromeFlakes Місяць тому

    Basically telling people that petrol cars cost the same to run as EVs?! They’re 4x more efficient! Top gear. Brought to you by Shell.

  • @SmartieFan
    @SmartieFan 2 місяці тому +1

    Ergh, I only got halfway through, he sounds like he's trying to emulate Chris Evans.
    Is this a review or an opinion piece?

  • @muddymarvellous
    @muddymarvellous Місяць тому

    sold my electric car and went back to a diesel - I’d had enough
    Drivers are finding there are plenty of reasons for stalling on electric cars, from broken chargers and rising insurance costs to battery degradation and reduced range in cold weather

  • @davidnjuguna9477
    @davidnjuguna9477 Місяць тому

    @7:25 the e-2008 is 6kg heavier on the Left Front than the Right Front.

  • @AlistairHughes
    @AlistairHughes 2 місяці тому

    Some people would say that was a fast and furious review. Others, that is was a bit rushed and superficial. I quite enjoyed it, although it would be nice if you had included links to more in-depth reviews of the individual cars in the notes. However, I do take umbrage with Ollie's claim that people should still consider petrol due to it's energy use and parity on running costs.
    If you charge an EV exclusively at public chargers, then the price is roughly comparable at 15p-20p a mile. If you can charge at home then EVs can be run for 2p a mile. Maintenance costs are hundreds of pounds cheaper every year, and there aren't any moving parts that need changing, and no expensive headline replacements like a cam-belt every 60K miles. So there's really not any parity on running costs.
    As for energy use: an EV does have a higher initial build cost (although that is coming down now that supply chains are becoming established), but it takes less than 2 years for an EV to reach parity with an ICE vehicle, both for energy use and emissions, and after that an EV is much better. Don't forget there's a massive amount of energy used to drill for oil, refine it, ship it around the world, transport it to your local petrol stations, then into your car where it's burnt once and then gone.

  • @andreasl4507
    @andreasl4507 25 днів тому +1

    Volvo EX30 Extended range is the best option ❤🇸🇪☀️

  • @chuchum3
    @chuchum3 2 місяці тому +1

    You Brits are funny. In the States we could pick up a slightly used 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance for under $40K (that's US Ks ) A car that would drive circles around these pedestrian grade EVs lot more room and range with Tesla Superchargers lol

    • @OnWisconsin33
      @OnWisconsin33 13 днів тому

      I just bought a brand-new 2024 Model Y Long Range, after tax credit, for $37,080 plus the $1.390 destination and $250 order charges. It came with 3 or 4 miles on the odometer from production and delivery.

  • @esm7708
    @esm7708 Місяць тому

    Anyone else just look at battery size and multiply by 3 to get the range.
    Only Tesla seems to happily achieve 4miles /kwh.