Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Volvo EX30: which engine is more reliable?
According to our risk index, the Volvo EX30 carries less risk than the Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron: 14/100 (low risk) versus 43/100 (moderate risk). The Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Battery cell modules with a risk of overheating and fire»; the Volvo EX30 has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «NMC battery cells that may overheat under high charge in the EX30».
The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated
Is the Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron reliable?
We have found no documented faults with the electric motor or the power electronics; what is on record are two precautionary high-voltage battery recalls: moisture at the connection (first 2019 units) and cell modules with a risk of overheating (built 2018-2022). Check the chassis number and the battery's state of health.[1][2][3]
See the 2 of the Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron faultsIs the Volvo EX30 reliable?
It has no track record yet: the only documented fault in the drivetrain is the 2026 recall over NMC battery cells, which according to Volvo does not affect units in the EU. There is no data on the motor or the gearbox.[4][5]
See the of the Volvo EX30 faultSide-by-side comparison
| Item | Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Technical data | ||
| Type | Engine | Engine |
| Fuel | Electrical | Electrical |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Timing | — | — |
| Power | 249–503 hp | 150–428 hp |
| Production | 2019–2025[6] | since 2024[7][8] |
| Reliability | ||
| Risk index (what is it?) | 43Moderate risk | 14Low risk |
| Documented faults | 2 | 1 |
| Of high or critical severity | 2 | 1 |
| Worst severity | Critical severity | Critical severity |
| Main faults |
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| Most expensive documented repair | No reliable data | No reliable data |
| Which versions to buy | ||
| BuyRecommended versions | ||
| With cautionVersions to be cautious about | ||
| AvoidVersions to avoid | None | None |
Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them
Cars that each one is fitted to
Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron
Volvo EX30
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With the Volvo EX30
- Volvo EX30 vs BMW eDrive de 5.ª generación (iX3, i4, iX)
- Volvo EX30 vs BMW i3 / Mini Cooper SE
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- Volvo EX30 vs Mercedes EQA / EQB
- Volvo EX30 vs Mercedes EQC
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- Volvo EX30 vs Renault-Nissan CMF-EV (Mégane E-Tech, Ariya)
- Volvo EX30 vs Renault Zoe
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- Volvo EX30 vs Tesla Model 3 / Model Y
- Volvo EX30 vs Tesla Model S / Model X
- Volvo EX30 vs Toyota bZ4X
- Volvo EX30 vs Volvo-Polestar CMA eléctrico (Polestar 2, C40, XC40)
- Volvo EX30 vs VW e-up! / Škoda Citigo e iV / Seat Mii electric
- Volvo EX30 vs MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)
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Sources
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- Audi e-tron (2018 - 2022): recall por sobrecarga térmica de la batería (alerta Safety Gate 8/2024)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 26 February 2024 · consulted 30 October 2026
- Audi-Rückruf: Defekte Akkuzellen - Brandgefahr beim E-Tronauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published February 2024 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Schlechter Start: Audi muss verkaufte E-Trons in die Werkstatt rufenWinFuture · General press · published 11 June 2019 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Volvo llama a revisión a más de 40.000 EX30 en todo el mundo: riesgo de incendio en la bateríaAutofácil · Motoring press · published 25 February 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish
- Batterieprobleme: Volvo ruft über 40.000 EX30 zurückElektroauto-News · Motoring press · published 24 February 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Audi e-tron (2018) - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
- Fiabilité Volvo EX30 (2024): problèmes connus et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
- Volvo EX30 (Wikipedia, inglés)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
- Rückruf Volvo EX30: Maximal 70 Prozent laden, sonst Brandgefahr der BatterieAuto Motor und Sport · Motoring press · published 24 February 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Gebrauchtwagen-Check Audi e-tron (GE): Günstiger als ein elektrischer Fiat Grande PandaAutoScout24 Magazin · Motoring press · published 14 March 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German