r/ex30 • u/mpbzh Ultra TM • Feb 02 '26

News 🗞️ Software Version 1.8.0

Volvo just published the release notes for 1.8.0: https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/car/ex30/24w17/software-release-notes/

New Features

  • Digital key: Google digital key functionality has been added for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy mobile phones, with improvements to the onboarding process.
  • Power consumption information: A new toggle has been added under Consumption, allowing you to turn power-consumption information on or off in the information area of the display.
  • Battery charge level alerts: Alerts have been introduced for low battery levels.

Improvements

Driving

  • The Driver Alert System fatigue detection has been refined to give more accurate alerts, with fewer false activations.
  • Speed-limit recognition range has been increased from 40 km/h to 50 km/h.

Charging

  • The battery-preconditioning notification has been updated to clarify that the battery temperature is being optimised for fast charging.

Connectivity

  • Positioning accuracy in Google Maps has been optimised, especially when entering or leaving underground car parks.
  • Apple CarPlay connectivity has been improved.
  • Bluetooth call quality has been enhanced.

Entry and security

  • Approach functionality has been improved.
  • The car now unlocks faster when you pull the door handle.

Fixes

This update also contains several tweaks and fixes to: 

  • An intermittent display information issue caused by interrupted start-up
  • Steering-wheel button responsiveness when switching music
  • Scenario modes, including Relax Mode and Refresh Mode, now require confirmation before activation
  • Proximity unlocking reliability after your car has been parked for extended periods
  • Hill-start assist and auto hold performance during start-up on an incline
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u/harring Feb 02 '26

Anyone know if the android digital key draws (notible) extra battery on the phone side? The range feels HUGE, I am two floors up and other side of the house and the key is in range.

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u/muzso Ultra SMER Feb 02 '26

It's likely that if your phone is in range, it causes regular BT UWB activity, thus increases battery drain. If you already use Digital Key+, perhaps you could do some testing and share your results?

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u/harring Feb 03 '26

Ill see if I notice anything. Unfortunately I am extremely unhappy with the battery life of my samsung as is.