Peter Lyon
March 1, 2026
Since the Volvo EX30 was launched in 2023, it has won the World Urban Car 2024, Carwow’s Car of the Years 2024 and the prestigious Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ design award for 2025.
Now the EX30 has just added another major accolade. The small fully electric SUV has been awarded the highly acclaimed Good Design Award 2025. As one of the company’s most popular models, the EX30 combines stylish Scandinavian design with a special emphasis on sustainability principles. The EX30 has the lowest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo and employs recycled and natural materials, making it a winner of the Good Design Award in the Transportation category.
The Good Design Awards are among the world’s oldest and most respected design accolades, and recognise excellence in design, innovation and sustainability. Established in 1950 by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, the awards are an annual celebration of products that combine aesthetic quality, functionality and social responsibility.
“We are honoured to see our small electric SUV recognised by the jury,” said Rekha Meena, Head of CMF Design at Volvo Cars. “The EX30 is designed to be our most sustainable car to date, without compromising on the premium experience and safety that our customers expect. Small yet mighty, the EX30’s smart Scandinavian design projects confidence, maturity and versatility, while making it instantly recognisable as a Volvo.”
After debuting in the summer of 2023, the EX30 became an instant bestseller, expanding the company’s appeal to new customer groups and further growing its fully electric portfolio.
With a range of up to 475km and highly rated driving dynamics, Volvo Cars has sold close to 200,000 EX30s so far. Recently, the company announced a number of updates to the EX30.
Tasked with creating a car that combines a premium experience, an accessible price point and sustainability performance, Volvo designers had to rethink everything with the EX30. That rethink enabled them to reduce the carbon impact of EX30, increase interior space and comfort, and reduce costs.
To maximise interior space and versatility, the EX30 has proportions to match. The wheels are pushed to the corners, with short and equal overhangs, which creates a long wheelbase and a visually planted stance. It also has qualities that attract customers to SUVs in the first place: versatility, a high seating position and a solid look.
