Verdict
The RM15,000 gap buys the Volvo EX30 a 69 kWh battery, 476 km range and 175 kW DC charging, against the MINI Electric’s 54.2 kWh, 402 km and 95 kW. That matters on Malaysian intercity trips. The EX30 also has five doors, five seats and a 318-litre boot, where the MINI is a three-door four-seater with 210 litres. The MINI counters with a tidier 3,858 mm hatchback body, head-up display and driver’s-seat memory with massage. But the Volvo is quicker too, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds versus 6.7 seconds.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the shorter 3,858 mm hatchback, a head-up display and driver’s-seat massage rather than maximum space and range.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you need five seats, a 318-litre boot, 476 km range and much faster 175 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Volvo EX30 RM208,888.
- Battery and range: MINI Electric 54.2 kWh and 402 km; Volvo EX30 69 kWh and 476 km.
- DC charging: MINI Electric 95 kW; Volvo EX30 175 kW.
- Performance: MINI Electric 215 hp, 330 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds; Volvo EX30 268 hp, 343 Nm and 5.3 seconds.
- Passenger and luggage capacity: MINI Electric has 3 doors, 4 seats and a 210-litre boot; Volvo EX30 has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 318-litre boot.
- Manufacturer warranty: MINI Electric 2 years; Volvo EX30 5 years.
Electric
- Shorter 3,858 mm hatchback body
- Head-up display
- Driver’s-seat memory and massage function
- 402 km range versus 476 km
- 95 kW DC charging versus 175 kW
- Three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot
EX30
- 476 km range from a 69 kWh battery
- Five doors, five seats and a 318-litre boot
- Lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- Costs RM15,000 more
- Longer 4,223 mm body is less compact
- No head-up display or front-seat memory/massage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM193,888✓ | RM208,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200✓ | RM260 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | 343 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | 69 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 402 km | 476 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | 175 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | — |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 318 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 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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Electric vs EX30 FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is the better all-round choice, with more range, faster DC charging, five seats and a larger boot. Choose the MINI Electric for its smaller hatchback dimensions, head-up display and driver’s-seat massage.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM15,000 more than the MINI Electric: RM208,888 versus RM193,888.
Which charges faster?
Both cars support 11 kW AC charging, but the Volvo EX30 has the faster DC rate at 175 kW. The MINI Electric reaches 95 kW.