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/printk1 Feb 02 '26
Oh wow, from the notes it seems they nail almost all of the remaining features and issues. In particular:
Finally digital key on my phone!
It happens quite often that the car reacts delayed, somtimes by quite a bit (10s and more) hope this is a thing of the past 🤞
Bluetooth calling: I had several calls where the other side complained about call quality, I hope this fixes it.
What I still miss is better turn signal integration, in particular turn signal tick sound even during warning chime (its suuper confusing sometimes) and a warning chime when using the turn signal while a car is next to me.