Verdict
At RM198,000, the Tesla Model Y costs RM888 less yet brings a much larger 854-litre boot, 295 hp and 420 Nm, plus a 2,891 mm wheelbase for buyers who need a family-sized EV. The Volvo EX30 counters with a 475 km range, 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 3.6 kW V2L, against the Tesla’s 466 km, 5.9 seconds and no V2L. Its 4,223 mm length makes it the easier urban proposition, while the Model Y is 4,790 mm long and far more useful for luggage.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you need the 854-litre boot, longer 2,891 mm wheelbase and heated, ventilated front seats.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want the quicker 5.3-second sprint, 475 km range, V2L and a more compact 4,223 mm body.
Key differences
- Price: Tesla Model Y RM198,000; Volvo EX30 RM198,888.
- Range: Tesla Model Y 466 km; Volvo EX30 475 km.
- 0-100 km/h: Tesla Model Y 5.9 seconds; Volvo EX30 5.3 seconds.
- Boot space: Tesla Model Y 854 litres; Volvo EX30 318 litres.
- Length: Tesla Model Y 4,790 mm; Volvo EX30 4,223 mm.
- Manufacturer warranty: Tesla Model Y four years/80,000 km; Volvo EX30 five years/unlimited mileage.
Model Y
- 854-litre boot versus 318 litres
- 295 hp and 420 Nm versus 268 hp and 343 Nm
- Heated and ventilated front seats, plus heated 40:20:40 rear seats
- 466 km range is 9 km short of the EX30
- 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EX30’s 5.3 seconds
- No V2L, front parking sensors or 360-degree camera
EX30
- 475 km range and a quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 3.6 kW V2L capability
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty and 360-degree camera
- 318-litre boot is 536 litres smaller than the Model Y’s
- 268 hp and 343 Nm trail the Model Y’s 295 hp and 420 Nm
- No rear air vents or ventilated front seats
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,000✓ | RM198,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 295 hp✓ | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 420 Nm✓ | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 60 kWh | 69 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 466 km | 475 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | 175 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 2,129 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,921 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 854 litres✓ | 318 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Crossflow Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Crossflow Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with LED Lighter | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Rear Screen | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.4" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 80,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Model Y vs EX30 FAQ
Is the Tesla Model Y or Volvo EX30 better?
The Tesla Model Y is better for space, carrying 854 litres in its boot versus 318 litres. The Volvo EX30 is better for a compact footprint, with 475 km range, a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 3.6 kW V2L.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM888 more than the Tesla Model Y. The small gap buys the EX30 a longer warranty, V2L, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and auto parking, but not more cargo room.
Which one is easier to park in town?
The Volvo EX30 is easier to place in tight spaces: it is 4,223 mm long and 1,837 mm wide, versus 4,790 mm and 2,129 mm for the Tesla Model Y. It also gets six front and six rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and auto parking.
