But here the lighter weight is clearly helping the EX30. While the EPA has yet to release numbers on the Cross Country, the dual-motor standard EX30 is rated at 253 miles per charge, which barely trails the The 2WD Kona Electric SEL, which gets 261 miles of range per charge.

Inside, the EX30 Cross Country looks identical to its asphalt-only counterpart. A vertically oriented 12.3-inch infotainment display also contains the driver information gauges and runs Volvo’s Google-based interface. You can also use Apple CarPlay, and instead of speakers in the doors, there is a single soundbar spanning across the dashboard.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country might look familiar, because this production car is indistinguishable from the prototype model that was revealed alongside the EX30 in 2023. Volvo says that we can expect the Cross Country to join the EX30 line-up by the summer,

True to the classic recipe, Volvo has added flared wheel arch extensions and skid plates front and back, while also raising the ride height by 0.7 inches. The CC variants will also wear unique 18-inch wheels, with optional all-terrain tires.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country follows a Swedish tradition of adapting popular models for the harsh Arctic winters.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country is transforming the electric SUV market by offering a vehicle that combines the best of both worlds: Volvo's renowned safety

First EV to wear the Cross Country label has AWD, available off-road tires and more ground clearance than a stock EX30

The model is based on the twin-motor, 4-wheel-drive version of the EX30. With that configuration, the model offers 422 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. The range of that EX30, estimated at 402 km by Volvo, comes via a 69-kWh battery.

The Cross Country treatment adds a few rugged touches to the mix, while simultaneously ushering in new adventure experience packages for customers.