Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 11 kW EV charger: which one fits best?
The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance charges at home with up to 11 kW of alternating current. That single figure decides which charger makes sense for you. Anything above 11 kW will not fill this EX30 any faster, so 11 kW gives you the most for your money. Our overview of EV chargers for Volvo covers the wider range.
For the EX30 Twin Motor Performance we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 65 kWh (69 kWh gross) |
| Max. AC charging power (at home) | 11 kW (three phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | 450 km |
| Charging time on an 11 kW charger | approx. 7 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charge connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to 158 kW (10 to 80% in about 28 min) |
Which EV charger suits the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance?
Because this EX30 tops out at 11 kW AC, an 11 kW charger is the right match. It fills the car overnight, without you paying for power the car cannot take.
Pay close attention to the meter. A MID-meter is a certified kWh meter that records your charging officially, separately from the rest of your household. In our view that is no longer a luxury. Buy a charger without one and you give up money you could have kept.
The reasons hold wherever you live. A certified meter shows what charging actually costs you, and it is the proof an employer or leasing company needs before reimbursing you. In the Netherlands, private drivers can also claim back up to 500 euro a year through their energy supplier from 2026. That scheme applies in the Netherlands only, and it needs a certified meter. Our EV chargers with a MID-meter hold every model that has one built in.
Two features are worth weighing up beyond the meter. App control lets you start a seven-hour session on a cheap night tariff from your phone, which is what our EV chargers with an app are for. Load balancing is the second: the charger turns itself down when other appliances need the circuit, so a full session never trips the group fuse. Our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing do this on their own.
Drivers who claim the cost back at work will find the models made for expense claims in our company charging stations, and the simpler units without app or meter in our EV home chargers.
We arrange installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, carried out by our certified partner. We ship worldwide, but outside those three countries the installation is yours to organise. We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. It is safer, and many insurers expect it.
How long does the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance take to charge?
On an 11 kW charger the usable 65 kWh battery goes from empty to full in about 7 hours. That figure includes charging losses. Plug in during the evening and the car is full in the morning, with nothing to plan.
You only reach 11 kW with a three-phase supply in your fuse box. On a single-phase supply the car draws 3.7 kW from a 16 A circuit, or 7.4 kW from a 32 A one. A full charge then takes considerably longer. On the road the EX30 fast charges at up to 158 kW, taking it from 10 to 80% in roughly 28 minutes.
The other version of the Volvo EX30
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other EX30 Twin Motor Performance version:
- Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 22kW (optional), the same car with the optional on-board charger. It really does charge at 22 kW and fills in about 3.5 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Does the EX30 Twin Motor Performance need a three-phase supply to charge quickly?
Yes. The full 11 kW requires a three-phase supply in your fuse box. On a single-phase supply this EX30 charges at 3.7 kW from a 16 A circuit, or 7.4 kW from a 32 A one. The power of the charger makes no difference to that.
Do I need an EV charger with a MID-meter?
For almost every driver, yes. A certified kWh meter records your charging officially, so you can see the real cost month after month. It also gives your employer or leasing company a document they accept. In the Netherlands it is the condition for the yearly refund through your energy supplier from 2026.
Can I charge this EX30 with a 22 kW charger?
You can, but it makes no difference to the speed on this version. With the standard on-board charger the EX30 Twin Motor Performance accepts 11 kW AC at home. A 22 kW charger gives it the same 11 kW. Only the version with the optional 22 kW on-board charger uses that extra power.