Verdict
At RM193,888, the MINI Electric undercuts the RM208,888 Volvo EX30 by RM15,000, but the Volvo brings a 69 kWh battery, 476 km range and 175 kW DC charging against 54.2 kWh, 402 km and 95 kW. It is also the more practical Malaysian daily driver: five doors, five seats and a 318-litre boot versus the MINI’s three doors, four seats and 210 litres. The MINI counters with a head-up display plus powered front seats with memory and massage, but its two-year warranty trails Volvo’s five years.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the lower entry price, compact 3,858 mm footprint, head-up display and powered front seats with memory and massage.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you need five-seat practicality, 74 km more quoted range, much faster 175 kW DC charging and the stronger 268 hp motor.
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.
- Practicality: MINI Electric has 3 doors, 4 seats and a 210-litre boot; Volvo EX30 has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 318-litre boot.
- Warranty: MINI Electric gets 2 years manufacturer warranty; Volvo EX30 gets 5 years.
Electric
- RM15,000 lower purchase price
- Head-up display
- Powered front seats with driver memory and massage
- 402 km range versus 476 km
- 95 kW DC charging versus 175 kW
- Three doors, four seats and 210-litre boot versus five doors, five seats and 318 litres
EX30
- 69 kWh battery with 476 km range
- 268 hp and 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five doors, five seats and 318-litre boot
- Costs RM15,000 more
- No head-up display
- No front-seat memory or massage function
| 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 | 4 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 for range, DC charging, acceleration and five-seat utility. Choose the MINI Electric if its lower price, smaller dimensions, head-up display and front-seat memory and massage matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM15,000 more than the MINI Electric: RM208,888 versus RM193,888. The Volvo also has a larger battery, 74 km more quoted range, 80 kW more DC charging capacity and five-seat accommodation.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Volvo EX30 is substantially more practical, with five doors, five seats and a 318-litre boot. The MINI Electric has three doors, four seats and 210 litres of boot space.