Volvo Cars has begun rolling out a new wireless software update for the EX30, adding the ability to use the car as a portable power bank. The update is free and reaches both new and existing EX30 owners worldwide over the coming weeks.
Vehicle to load lets the battery power external devices
The update introduces Vehicle-to-Load, known as V2L, which allows energy stored in the EX30 battery to power devices outside the car. Owners connect a separate adapter to the car’s external charging port, then plug in whatever device they want to run, from tools to camping equipment. Once connected, the setup works much like a regular power outlet.
The system can deliver up to 3 kW at 16 amps, which covers a wide range of everyday electrical appliances. Power draw continues as needed, and the car automatically stops supplying energy once the battery level drops below 20 percent, protecting range for driving.
V2L is part of bidirectional charging, meaning the car can both receive power and send it back out. The same capability is also built into the fully electric Volvo EX60, and Volvo says more models will follow. Rollout covers markets across EMEA, APAC, and Latin America that use the CCS2 charging standard, with availability varying by car configuration. V2L is not available on EX30 models sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, though customers in those markets still receive the other improvements included in the update.
Plug and charge simplifies public charging
The update also adds Plug & Charge, a feature that lets drivers connect to a compatible public charging station and have charging start automatically, without needing an app, a card, or any extra steps. The feature is currently limited to Europe and to EX30 cars from model year 2026 onward.
A redesigned cabin experience
Alongside the new charging features, the update brings a refreshed on screen experience, including a contextual bar and a redesigned menu system intended to make frequently used functions easier to reach.
Volvo frames the update as part of a broader approach to improving cars after purchase through software, adding capabilities owners may not have expected when they first bought the car.
