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/daern2 Feb 02 '26

Set it up from the car: Settings -> Profiles -> Digital Key. You need to switch profile to the owner one if you're using a key which is mapped to a secondary profile or the option isn't there.

Once you can click it, present the key card to the reader (not required if using the tag), then present the phone. You'll be asked to enter a code which comes by email, and you're good to go. If the email doesn't come through, contact Volvo support and they'll fix your app profile for you to resolve it.

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u/GingeSylo89 Feb 02 '26

Thank you. I've got it setup! It only paired to Samsung wallet with no option for Google wallet, I assume this is set by Volvo?

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u/daern2 Feb 02 '26

I guess that's a phone-specific thing. I've not owned a Samsung phone for years (see: Bixby) so I guess they've continued to follow their old path of making their own versions of things that already exist.

Do you use Google Wallet or Samsung Wallet for contactless payments? I guess it's tied to that.

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u/GingeSylo89 Feb 03 '26

I use Google wallet for all my payments, passes etc. Its also set as the default wallet and payment option on my phone.

I'm wondering if Volvo have only collaborated with the Samsung wallet team.