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DS N°4 vs Volvo EX30
Selected trimE-TENSE PALLASChange trim279 mi · 61.9 kWh · £36,995
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°4 leads on motorway range and running costs, while the Volvo EX30 leads on charging speed.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°4 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Volvo EX30 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°4 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
DS
5.7
Volvo
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeDS
DS
4.7
Volvo
2.7
Family
DS
5.1
Volvo
5
Too close to call
ChargingVolvo
DS
2.9
Volvo
5.7
Cost Per MileDS
DS
7.7
Volvo
3
City Driving
DS
6.3
Volvo
6.2
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,995 | £33,060 (better) |
| Official range | 279 miles (better) | 209 miles |
| Boot space | 390 L | 400 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | 26 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 9.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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DS N°4
Volvo EX30
Length
DS N°44,400mm
Volvo EX304,233mm-167mm
Width
DS N°41,830mm-8mm
Volvo EX301,838mm
Height
DS N°41,470mm-80mm
Volvo EX301,550mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,233 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm (better) | 1,838 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,032 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m (better) | 11 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare (better) | 562 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 821 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 390 L | 400 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1240 L (better) | 1000 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 7 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,000 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°4
- At 4,400 mm, shorter than 100% of saloon EVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.8 m turning circle, tighter than 95% of saloon EVs in our database.
Volvo EX30
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS |  Volvo EX30 Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.40m | 4.23m-167mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.84m+8mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.03m |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.55m+80mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.65m-25mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 390L | 400L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1240L (better) | 1000L |
| Frunk | Not available | 7L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 821mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m (better) | 11m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,867kg | 1,840kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,000kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61.9kWh (better) | 51kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 279 mi (better) | 209 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 120kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,995 | £33,060 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,495 (-£1,500) | £33,060 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
* Volvo EX30: 11 kW AC on Core and Plus; Ultra has a 22 kW on-board charger.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 279 miles (better) | 209 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 232 miles (better) | 149 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | 26 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 120 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 169 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.3 kWh (better) | 51 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 9.1 sec |
| Power | 157 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
DS N°4
E-TENSE PALLAS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Volvo EX30
Single Motor
7.5/10
average across 6 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Parkers4.1/5
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DS N°4
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Volvo EX30 Single Motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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DS N°4
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Volvo EX30
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
DS N°4
No active listings.
Volvo EX30
- £26,1672024Car360View
- £27,5512025Car360View
- £23,4992024Browns of RichmondView
Frequently asked questions
Is the DS N°4 worth the extra £3,935 over the Volvo EX30?
The DS N°4 costs £3,935 more than the Volvo EX30. For that premium it adds 70 miles more WLTP range and a 1.7s quicker 0-62mph time. The Volvo EX30 is not just cheaper - it also offers 30 kW faster peak rapid charging and 43 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the DS N°4 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°4 or the Volvo EX30?
The Volvo EX30 is £3,935 cheaper to buy. The DS N°4 is cheaper to charge, roughly £152 a year versus £184 for the Volvo EX30, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Volvo EX30 comes out roughly £3,775 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the DS N°4 and Volvo EX30 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 232 miles for the DS N°4 and 149 miles for the Volvo EX30 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°4 goes roughly 84 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 26-29 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°4 or the Volvo EX30?
The two are within 8 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the DS N°4 and about 562 mm of total clearance for the Volvo EX30.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°4 or the Volvo EX30?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°4 and 90% for the Volvo EX30. That gives the Volvo EX30 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Volvo EX30's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the DS N°4's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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