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Fiat 600e vs Volvo EX30
Selected trimPopChange trim254 mi · 54 kWh · £26,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Fiat 600e leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving, while the Volvo EX30 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Fiat 600e if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Volvo EX30 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Fiat 600e leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVolvo
Fiat
5.1
Volvo
5.9
Motorway RangeFiat
Fiat
3.8
Volvo
2.7
FamilyVolvo
Fiat
2.1
Volvo
5
ChargingVolvo
Fiat
3.9
Volvo
5.7
Cost Per MileFiat
Fiat
5.6
Volvo
3
City DrivingFiat
Fiat
8.2
Volvo
6.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Fiat 600e
Pop
- £6,065 cheaper
- 44 miles more WLTP range
- 18 Wh/km more efficient
- 0.5 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26,995 (better) | £33,060 |
| Official range | 254 miles (better) | 209 miles |
| Boot space | 360 L | 400 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | 26 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec (better) | 9.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Fiat 600e
Volvo EX30
Length
Fiat 600e4,178mm-55mm
Volvo EX304,233mm
Width
Fiat 600e1,779mm-59mm
Volvo EX301,838mm
Height
Fiat 600e1,525mm-25mm
Volvo EX301,550mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,178 mm | 4,233 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,779 mm (better) | 1,838 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,032 mm |
| Height | 1,525 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 11 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 621 mm spare (better) | 562 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 821 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 360 L | 400 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1000 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 7 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,000 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Fiat 600e
- At 4,178 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 151 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 85% of SUVs we track.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Volvo EX30
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Fiat 600e Pop |  Volvo EX30 Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.18m | 4.23m+55mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.84m+59mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.03m |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.55m+25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.65m+89mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 360L | 400L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1000L |
| Frunk | Not available | 7L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 821mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 11m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,579kg (better) | 1,840kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,000kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh (better) | 51kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 254 mi (better) | 209 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £26,995 (better) | £33,060 |
| Price after EV grant | £25,495 (-£1,500) | £33,060 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2024+ |
* Fiat 600e: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
* Volvo EX30: 11 kW AC on Core and Plus; Ultra has a 22 kW on-board charger.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 254 miles (better) | 209 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 176 miles (better) | 149 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | 26 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 151 Wh/km (better) | 169 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 54 kWh (better) | 51 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec (better) | 9.1 sec |
| Power | 115 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 343 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Fiat 600e
Pop
Volvo EX30
Single Motor
7.5/10
average across 6 reviews
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Auto Express4.5/5
- Parkers4.1/5
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Fiat 600e
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Fiat 600e Pop
Fiat 600e Pop
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Euro NCAP - Volvo EX30 Single Motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Fiat 600e
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Volvo EX30
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Fiat 600e
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Volvo EX30
- £26,1672024Car360View
- £27,5512025Car360View
- £23,4992024Browns of RichmondView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volvo EX30 worth the extra £6,065 over the Fiat 600e?
The Volvo EX30 costs £6,065 more than the Fiat 600e. For that premium it adds 50 kW faster peak rapid charging and 85 kW more power. The Fiat 600e is not just cheaper - it also offers 44 miles more WLTP range and lower energy use, 151 versus 169 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Fiat 600e comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Fiat 600e or the Volvo EX30?
The Fiat 600e is £6,065 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Fiat 600e comes out roughly £6,145 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Fiat 600e and Volvo EX30 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 176 miles for the Fiat 600e and 149 miles for the Volvo EX30 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Fiat 600e goes roughly 27 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 26-27 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Fiat 600e or the Volvo EX30?
The Fiat 600e is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 59 mm narrower than the Volvo EX30. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 621 mm of total clearance for the Fiat 600e and about 562 mm of total clearance for the Volvo EX30. The Fiat 600e also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Fiat 600e or the Volvo EX30?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Fiat 600e and 90% for the Volvo EX30. That gives the Volvo EX30 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Volvo EX30's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Fiat 600e's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .