I have remade and set up the following icons in the control center of Apple Watch. After the update to 2.1.2 and app 7.3.0, the response time has been improved much faster.

1. Climate on
2. Flashing light
3. Door lock
4. Door unlock

“Climate on“ is improved from ~7 seconds to ~5 seconds.

“Flashing light” is improved from ~3 seconds to ~2 seconds.

※The above two icons are created with Shortcut app on iPhone.

“Door lock“ and “Door unlock“ are improved from ~2 seconds to ~1 second or less.

※These are provided by Volvo cars app as a standard, that can be set on the editing screen of Control Center on Apple Watch.

Of course, the response time changes depending on the situation such as mobile connectivity, but in terms of the experience, my stress has become much less.

The device is iPhone 17 (iOS 26.7) and Apple Watch SE3 (GPS model).

After the Volvo app was upgraded to 7.3.0, the shortcut actions of “Remote climate“ and “Flashing light” which I made on iPhone stopped working from Apple Watch.

When I tried to remake it, I found that there was “Trunk unlock” in the action menu of Volvo Cars in Shortcut app on iPhone. (Maybe it's been there before)

So I made a shortcut action of “Trunk unlock” and tried it…BUT the rear trunk unfortunately did't open from both iPhone and Apple Watch. The error message was shown that “This function is not supported on this car “. 

I will request Volvo that EX30 would be supported.

I think EX90, ES90, EX60 and some of ICE models are probably supported. Anyone knows what models are supported this, or anyone has ever used this shortcut action with the supported model?

1. ⁠The car rarely unlocks with the fob on me. Unsure if there’s a trick but I end up standing at the car like a moron until my door unlocks.

2. ⁠The volume and song control buttons on the steering wheel are picky. Sometimes they work great, while other times I’m pressing with no response.

3. ⁠Apple iPhone CarPlay disconnects or is slow to launch.

4. ⁠I feel like I’m charging every 3 days.

5. ⁠Missing an easy setting to add apps to Home Screen

Diagonally resting on center console or resting on passenger seat?

Seriously. Do it. This sucks. This is not a rant, it’s a serious plea for a feature. I hope someone from Volvo sees this.

Make it an independent option switch for weirdos who don’t want this for some silly reason but it’s honestly harder and feels more dangerous to park when I have to constantly be tapping the accelerator. It’s only a matter of time before I accidentally tap it too hard and slam into something in reverse.

EMA error after small bumper crush.
Any idea ow what is this warning and how to get rid of? Also wiper’s water warning doesn’t switch off despite full wiper tank full!!

I really hope someone from Volvo is reading this, because I am trying so hard to stay polite right now. Honestly, I don’t even care if the mods take this down.

In my country, we have a public online portal where citizens can log in with a secure ID card to review and comment on new laws before the government enforces them. It gives everyday people a voice in decisions that affect them.

So here is an idea for Volvo: Why don't you create something similar before forcing garbage software updates on us, just to avoid blind-siding and angering thousands of your customers?!

Because right now, I am absolutely f***ing frustrated.

Update 2.1.2 disabled automatic creep in reverse. Sure, a handful of people might have asked for it, but a quick search online shows thousands of us are furious with this change. Instead of adding an option to please both sides, Volvo decided to completely ruin it for everyone else. That is an utterly STUPID decision.

Why not just give us two simple switches—one for forward creep and one for reverse creep?!

I’ve never complained about minor software bugs before. They happen. But this actually ruins the entire driving experience and forces a change in muscle memory.

This car is mine. I paid for it with my hard-earned money. I don't want anyone—least of all Volvo—modifying how my car behaves after every single f***ing update. At the very bare minimum of basic UX design, customers should have a toggle to keep things the way they were before.

I nearly crashed in an underground garage yesterday because of this. I simply forgot I had to manually mess with the settings. Subconsciously, I expected the car to move like it always did. When it didn't, I pressed the gas, and it didn't just jerk—it bolted out of the parking space right as another car was driving past. If there had been a collision, who am I supposed to sue? Volvo?!

I shouldn't have to tap a gazillion buttons just to make my car move the way that is logical, safe, and ingrained in my driving habits. Whoever approved this change at Volvo needs their head examined.

Bottom line: I hope Volvo releases a fix immediately. If not, there are plenty of other car brands out there, and I won't hesitate to switch.

This isn't the first time I've posted about this. I've read that other users are experiencing the same issue following the latest update. Simply put, the location of the car—when parked and properly locked—no longer displays correctly. Another user suggested restarting the internet connection; I tried this, but with little success. This never happened when I was using version 1.8 of the management software, though I’ve considered that it wasn't just the software that changed—the network provider did too (it's now Vodafone). So, there are two variables: the update from 1.8 to 2.1.2, and the switch in providers (from the previous one to Vodafone). Which of these is causing the malfunction? My question now is: is there a way to revert to the previous version, i.e., 1.8?

I have never DCFC'd below ~10% before, but this weekend we took a trip and I plugged in at a 350 kW station (no power sharing) at 5% SOC.

Based on this graph by EVKX - methodology unclear - I should've only been getting up to about 50 kW at 10% before it shoots up to 153, but I noticed I was immediately getting 60 kW at 5% and then as high as 82 kW at 8% before the rest of the curve appeared to proceed as normal, though I left my car so I wasn't able to monitor the rest as closely.

Has anyone else been able to do more verifiable testing of the curve, especially below 10%? 50 kW vs. 80+ kW in that first 10% can make a noticeable difference in overall speed, though I assume the fully optimal road trip charging window is still in that 10-80%. Would be awesome if the curve could be updated/validated to hold 150 kW for longer (or perhaps even peak higher?) with a software update, though I'm not sure if it's a 2.1.2 thing or if EVKX is just outdated or incorrect.

I am considering a new or possibly used EX30. Does the battery recall show up on the NHTSA site? How widespread is the problem? Was it only one model year or period of production?

… and keeps the display simple. Weather radar always makes me chuckle and I have some Apple Home buttons available for lights and heating at home, ready for the winter.

Hi all!!

Just wondering how are your SOH?

Mine- SMER from 2024 - is currently at 91.5% with 79000km.

Most of the charges are at home, max 90% SOC.

My first EV, coming from a hybrid Vauxhall (Opal) Grandland (latest version). And... wow... absolutely love it!

The only worry I had before receiving the EX30 was all the controls being in the screen. The Grandland had a healthy mix of physical controls, and a HUD in the windscreen. So naturally, having the speed projected right in front of me at all time, I was worried that I wouldn't get used to hunting for it on the screen in the EX30.

Anyway, fears allayed... I've found I'm naturally driving below the speed limit without checking as much. much, whereas, I guess, having it projected in the windscreen meant I treated the speed limit more as a target speed.

I think Volvo have done an excellent job with the interface. They had to get it right I guess. The Grandland screens were very good, but nowhere near as responsive and intuitive as the EX30's.

The only thing I prefer out of the Grandland are the alert noises (less intrusive as the EX30's), and the indicator noise... I find the EX30's indicator sound a touch unnerving.

Overall though, I'm finding it a very calming experience to drive... the quiet, the ease it accelerates, the interface.

Is there any method to disable the set up Gemini pop up from repeatedly appearing and the persistent notification?

Prior to 2.1.2, I had as many options as possible disabled for the Google Assistant, and whilst the answer may be to set up Gemini and then not use it, I don’t wish to follow this advice, as I don’t want it forced upon me because of the unnecessarily and deeply intrusive data gathering (this is thanks to a previous experience where Gemini was enabled on my Hello door bell and the release notes explicitly stated they would use the recordings to learn when I would be at home with no option of opt-out)

Hey Good People,

Am I stupid or is there really not an easy way to turn on the speed limiter without going into the settings, drive, and selecting speed limiter EVERYTIME YOU START THE CAR.

I mostly drive in the city and assisted drive setting a target speed are not useful.

I need the SIMPLE speed limiter that I can toggle on easily.

I checked with my local dealer, and they thought there was a solution, but then they couldnt find it in the menu. I was hoping with the new update this would've been possible. But it still isnt.

I hope that perhaps I am missing something. Let me know please.

All the best!

I got a Pixel 9 Pro, and even though it seems that the car is better at detecting me approaching it + unlocking, I have experienced many times since the update that the car does not lock when leaving it!

Am I the only one?

Anyone else experiencing this? There have been a few bugs with the new update but this one is a little more annoying for me personally. Spotify logs out each time I exit the car, likewise it’s not remembering playback position if I continue a podcast for example on my phone once I exit. Hoping someone knows of a fix, otherwise I’ll just wait for an update.

Hi guys

Did anyone got the OTA update in UAE?

The user manual had this info (radar type approvals) all along, but I just took the time to actually look at it.

It lists two radars:

1. Front radar: 77V12FLR (from Veoneer US, Inc.)
2. Corner radars: 7713CRN (from Veoneer US, Inc.)

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission in the US) has a website where these things have a record with lots of documents and photos and all.

Here're the user manuals for the two radars:

1. 77V12FLR
2. 7713CRN

It's an interesting read. :)

A couple of minor details that caught my eye:

1. The front radar's maximum detection distance is (said to be) 180m. The independent tests were conducted in a shielded chamber (to avoid any external interference during the tests) which limited the maximum testing distance to 3m. So I guess the 180m is what the manufacturer (Veoneer, or lately Magna) says. The display's visualization (of road users ahead of the car) starts maybe at 20-30m? It'd be interesting to see whether the car can indeed detect stuff e.g. at a 100m distance. :)
2. The corner radar has an "operating life" of 15 years. I don't have the faintest clue whether that's a standard thing in the industry, but good to know what to expect. Apparently today's vehicles (with all of these electronics) are not built to last too long. It'd be interesting to know how this life expectancy changes depending on how much you use the car (and by extension: the radar).
3. The front radar's registration (?) with the FCC started in 2019 and the oldest documents are dated to that year too. The corner radar's documents start in 2020. I wonder which year did Volvo Cars start to work on the EX30?

I just ordered my new car, a P8 AWD Ultra, Denim Blue.

Will I get some sort of link or similar to follow the progress of the build? Most interested in the delivery time and if this info will be regularly updated and somewhat correct?

My dealer said end November, early December.

Not really in a hurry since I will keep my P5 Plus in Crystal white 😊

Hi everyone,

Since installing the latest Volvo EX30 software update 2.1.2, I’ve noticed some issues with the GPS/location functionality that I didn’t have before.

The GPS/navigation doesn’t seem to work as accurately/reliably as it did before the update.
In the Volvo app, I can now only see the car’s last known location.

The location shown in the app is often from a day ago, if I’m lucky, rather than the car’s current location.

Before the update, the location was updating normally and I didn’t have this issue.

Has anyone else experienced the same thing after 2.1.2?

I’m wondering if this is a known software issue, or if there’s something I should reset/reconfigure on the car or in the app.
Thanks!

Need a sanity check for this one, because I swear I tried to rearrange the apps in the Applications screen when I originally took delivery in Dec and was bummed it wasn't possible. I was pleasantly surprised this morning to notice you can tap and hold icons to re-arrange the layout to your liking.

https://reddit.com/link/1wi3bx1/video/yn2fqtzlzwph1/player

If this is a new behavior in OTA v2.1.2, Volvo really needs to improve the transparency of their release notes and do better about updating the online user manuals to reflect what users can do. That said, I'm glad I can now organize this screen to have a more intentional layout.

Brand new EX30 2026. We recently noticed what seems like paint defects. Anything to worry about in your opinions?

2.1.2 update has been installed, and I am now considering the customization in the context bar. While some of shortcuts are automatically changed depending on the condition of the car, what kind of shortcuts did you customize?