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MINI Aceman vs Volvo EX30
Selected trimEChange trim191 mi · 38.5 kWh · £28,310
At a glance
In this comparison, MINI Aceman leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving, while the Volvo EX30 leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the MINI Aceman if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Volvo EX30 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MINI Aceman leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
MINI
5.7
Volvo
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeMINI
MINI
3.9
Volvo
2.7
Family
MINI
4.7
Volvo
5
Too close to call
ChargingVolvo
MINI
2.9
Volvo
5.7
Cost Per MileMINI
MINI
9.3
Volvo
3
City DrivingMINI
MINI
8.1
Volvo
6.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Volvo EX30
Single Motor
- 100 litres more boot space
- 75 kW faster rapid charging
- 65 kW more power
- 3.6s quicker 0-62 mph
- 250 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | MINI AcemanE | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,310 (better) | £33,060 |
| Official range | 191 miles | 209 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 300 L | 400 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | 26 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 12.7 sec | 9.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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MINI Aceman
Volvo EX30
Length
MINI Aceman4,079mm-154mm
Volvo EX304,233mm
Width
MINI Aceman1,754mm-84mm
Volvo EX301,838mm
Height
MINI Aceman1,514mm-36mm
Volvo EX301,550mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | MINI AcemanE | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,079 mm | 4,233 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,754 mm (better) | 1,838 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,984 mm (better) | 2,032 mm |
| Height | 1,514 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m (better) | 11 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 646 mm spare (better) | 562 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | MINI AcemanE | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 822 mm (better) | 821 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 300 L | 400 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1005 L (better) | 1000 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | 7 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 1,000 kg (better) |
Full specifications
| Specification |  MINI Aceman E |  Volvo EX30 Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.08m | 4.23m+154mm |
| Width | 1.75m | 1.84m+84mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.98m | 2.03m+48mm |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.55m+36mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.61m | 2.65m+44mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 300L | 400L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1005L (better) | 1000L |
| Frunk | Not available | 7L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 822mm (better) | 821mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m (better) | 11m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,720kg (better) | 1,840kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | 1,000kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 38.5kWh | 51kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 191 mi | 209 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 75kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,310 (better) | £33,060 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2024+ |
* 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 | MINI AcemanE | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 191 miles | 209 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 159 miles (better) | 149 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | 26 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 75 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 169 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 38.5 kWh | 51 kWh (better) |
| 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 | MINI AcemanE | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.7 sec | 9.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 135 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 343 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
MINI Aceman
E
Volvo EX30
Single Motor
7.5/10
average across 6 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Parkers4.1/5
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MINI Aceman
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - MINI Aceman E
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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 | MINI AcemanE | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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MINI Aceman
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Volvo EX30
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MINI Aceman
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Volvo EX30
- £26,1672024Car360View
- £27,5512025Car360View
- £23,4992024Browns of RichmondView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volvo EX30 worth the extra £4,750 over the MINI Aceman?
The Volvo EX30 costs £4,750 more than the MINI Aceman. For that premium it adds 75 kW faster peak rapid charging, 100 litres more boot space and 65 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the MINI Aceman comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the MINI Aceman or the Volvo EX30?
The MINI Aceman is £4,750 cheaper to buy. The MINI Aceman is cheaper to charge, roughly £136 a year versus £184 for the Volvo EX30, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the MINI Aceman comes out roughly £4,990 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the MINI Aceman and Volvo EX30 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 159 miles for the MINI Aceman and 149 miles for the Volvo EX30 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 26-29 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the MINI Aceman or the Volvo EX30?
The MINI Aceman is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 84 mm narrower than the Volvo EX30. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 646 mm of total clearance for the MINI Aceman and about 562 mm of total clearance for the Volvo EX30.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the MINI Aceman or the Volvo EX30?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the MINI Aceman 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 MINI Aceman's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
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