Smart #1 Pro+ vs Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (2024–2026): which costs less?
Total cost at 15,000 km/yr: Smart #1 Pro+ €694/mo · Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (2024–2026) €631/mo. Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (2024–2026) stays the cheaper car across all usage profiles (8,000–30,000 km/yr).
The trade-offs
- Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (2024–2026) costs about €63 less per month at 15,000 km/yr.
- Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (2024–2026) goes 26 km further in real −10 °C conditions.
- Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (2024–2026) has 45 l more boot space.
Side by side
| Smart #1 Pro+ | Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (2024–2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | €44,490 | €43,490 (better) |
| €/month (15,000 km) | €694 | €631 (better) |
| €/month (25,000 km) | €805 | €745 (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 440 km | 476 km (better) |
| Footprint (L×W, excl. mirrors) | 7.78 m² | 7.78 m² |
| Real range (mild/cold) | 394 km / 311 km | 427 km / 337 km (better) |
| 600 km long trip | 2 charging stops · +36 min | 2 charging stops · +36 min |
| Consumption (WLTP) | 16.8 kWh/100 km (better) | 17.0 kWh/100 km |
| Battery | 62.0 kWh | 65.0 kWh |
| Max DC charge | 150 kW | 153 kW (better) |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 5.3 s (better) |
| Boot | 273 L | 318 L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Break-even by mileage
| km/yr | Smart #1 Pro+ | Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (2024–2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | €638 | €574 |
| 15,000 | €694 | €631 |
| 20,000 | €750 | €688 |
| 25,000 | €805 | €745 |
| 30,000 | €861 | €801 |
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