Software updates

Updating your car’s software ensures that it remains up to date with the latest features and improvements.

Software updates are primarily done over the air (OTA) and all previous updates are included when you install a new update. Keep in mind that you may be charged for installing software updates at a Volvo dealer unless installation is included in your repair or service agreement.

When a new update is available, you will see a notification in the display and in the Volvo EX30 app. The notification gives you an estimation of how long it will take to install the update and tells you what’s included in it.

After installing a software update, the car’s features may vary depending on the market, model, model year and specification.

The software in the cars is being continuously developed to enhance your Volvo experience. Once a software update is available, you will find it here along with any previous updates.

Updates in software 1.4

Software release date: 19 June 2024. You will be notified when you can install this software update, normally within 3 weeks of the software release date.

More Key tags

  • You can now add more than one key tag to a car, making it easier to share access with friends and family.

System Quick Controls

  • We’ve added quick access to System Quick Controls. Just press the top-right corner of the display, near the navigation, Wi-Fi and connectivity icons. This will allow you to quickly manage settings like your Bluetooth devices and adjusting the brightness of the display.

Other improvements:

  • You can now lock and unlock the glove box with a password.
  • The air conditioning system now accounts for sunlight when you set a specific temperature.
  • The charging cable now disconnects more smoothly when you unlock your car.
  • Improved efficiency when charging at temperatures below -20°C.
  • Improvements to Car wash mode.
  • Updates to Driver Alert functionality and to features in Quick controls.
  • Bug fixes that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Updates in software 1.3.1

Software release date: 30 Apr 2024. You will be notified when you can install this software update, normally within 3 weeks of the software release date.

Improvements and bug fixes

  • Bug fixes that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Updates in software 1.3

Software release date: 15 Apr 2024. You will be notified when you can install this software update, normally within 3 weeks of the software release date.

Car wash mode

You can now activate car wash mode in the Settings menu. Go to Controls, Car modes and Car wash mode to activate it. It deactivates automatically if the car is moving faster than 20 km/h (12 mph). However, to ensure that all car features are available to you, it's recommended to deactivate car wash mode manually before you reach a public road.

Car modes
Where to find car wash mode.

Car wash mode helps you get ready for using an automatic car wash by closing the windows, turning the wipers off, folding the wing mirrors in and activating air recirculation.

Car wash mode is active
Car wash mode is active.

Improvements and bug fixes

  • If you’ve set a maximum current limit for charging, the car will now remember this between driving cycles.
  • The rear view of the parking camera now has more natural colours.
  • Improvements to the radio, including better reception.
  • Several bug fixes that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Updates in software 1.2.1

Software release date: 2024-02-09. The software will be available through OTA within two to three weeks after the software release date.

  • You can write and send text messages using voice control via the digital assistant1. If you receive a text message, a notification will appear in the display.
  • The accuracy of the estimated battery level upon arrival to a selected navigation destination has been improved.
  • An issue which says that type 2 connectors are not compatible with your EX30 when searching for charging stations in Google Maps has been solved.
  • The software release notes are available in the car after installing this update. They’re also available in the Volvo EX30 app and on the Volvo Cars support website.
  • In cars equipped with the QuantumLogic surround sound system, the default setting for QuantumLogic surround is now Off instead of Medium. The selected level is saved for your active profile.
  • Bug fixes and general improvements.
  1. 1 Only applies to Android phones or phones with iOS 13 or later.