Volvo EX30 vs Smart #1: two compact electric SUVs competing for the urban buyer
We take a head-to-head look at the Volvo EX30 and the Smart #1, two premium compact electric SUVs competing for the urban buyer in Spain with opposing philosophies.
An SUV, also called a crossover or light off-roader, is the fashionable segment when it comes to automobiles. From the English Sport Utility Vehicle, it refers to a sport vehicle designed with a unibody chassis and a ground clearance somewhat higher than a traditional car, but with the same characteristics, generally front-wheel drive, that offers comfort on asphalt while also having adventurous capabilities on dirt roads.
We take a head-to-head look at the Volvo EX30 and the Smart #1, two premium compact electric SUVs competing for the urban buyer in Spain with opposing philosophies.
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We compare real-world consumption in kWh/100 km—not the WLTP brochure figure—of the six most efficient electric SUV-Cs on sale in Spain in 2026. Usable battery capacity, power, aerodynamics and weight data explain why some perform better than others on the road.