Volvo EX30 - Keys and cable that comes with the car

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In this video, I give a demo of how the keys that come with the car work and how "good" they are. I also talk about the charging cable that is included with the car and try to fit it into the frunk.
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@iainforsyth6726 Ай бұрын

The key cards can be paired with two different drivers "profiles" so that when you open the car the seats and door mirrors automatically move into your profile position BEFORE you sit in the car. With the fob you have to get in and choose which driver profile you want. My wife and I are very different sizes so this works well. Of course one day we should be able to have our own profile on our own phone.

@axion8788 2 ай бұрын

Refreshingly candid and very helpful. I lease an Ioniq 5 (which is excellent) and really hope this car becomes 100% viable by 2026. Subbed.

@gmuir6379 2 ай бұрын

spot on ! im seeing the same issues , they need to sort out the digital key asap

@trevorbooth6896 3 ай бұрын

I am waiting for the EX30 to arrive in Australia but those key cards are really off putting. I will have to wait to see what we get here.

@muzso 3 ай бұрын

Could you do some test drives with different average speeds (e.g. 60 km/h, 90 km/h, 110 km/h, 130 km/h) to see how the consumption is affected? Thanks for the videos. Really helps in getting to know the car before it arrives. :-)

@jamesdaniel3468 3 ай бұрын

Can you review two things. 1) which functions can you program into the programmable steering wheel button and 2) what are all the functions/settings that can be stored into an individual’s profile. Thanks!

@notiis 3 ай бұрын

Hello there Thank you for this vidéo. Short question: How did you setup the 'bip' sound when the car lock the doors (when you are walking far away)? In the vidéo at 1min40sec I would like to setup same feature to be notified when the car is locked. Thank you in advance

@unkleman 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to your EX30 vs Renault Megane E-tech comparison. I think both make a compelling option despite very different cabin ambience.

@jaredd04 3 ай бұрын

Hej tack for the awesome videos! Can you demonstrate the auto parking? Or parallel parking? No videos on KZfaq to show this yet on the EX30

@Kurre. 3 ай бұрын

Look at his latest video

@vladiisnuchter 3 ай бұрын

Thnks for your informative video's, i like them. I'm waiting for my ex30 Core. Should be delivered in june.. Two questions: Is it also possible to use the key tag on an ex30 Core in the future? Is it possible to buy this option in the future? Or is the car (Core version) really missing hardware to be able to use this option? And, is it possible to unlock and lock the ex30 Core in the Volvo ex30 app? After unlocking in the app, do i still need a keycard to start the the car?

@Tom999NL 3 ай бұрын

I'm getting the EX30 Core too in like june and I'm worried about the weird key card too...

@aaaskew 3 ай бұрын

The key tag is listed as a £150 option on UK spec EX30s according to the web site but then there is no Core version in the UK yet so it is not clear if the tag would work with Core variants.

@stefanbueschi 3 ай бұрын

Mine will be delivered in April, volvo transparently admits that the software indeed needs more key updates… when i was test driving it a few weeks ago i also Was stunned how complicated it is to disconnect the charging cable as i was passing at my home to test my charging station. Well, any software is never perfect but for 52‘000 .- i will expect the major stuff to work. But hey, the driving is great and fun and the seats are great and the suspension

@stevecade857 3 ай бұрын

It's not complicated and unlocks normally if your car has reached the charge level you set apparently. Until then it remains locked or you stop the charge through the settings. Strange and annoying choice by Volvo engineers. Maybe it'll change through a software update but Volvo are renowned for doing things a little different for obscure reasons.

@pascaldacosta8412 3 ай бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the numerous quality videos 🎉 I guess it is possible to remove the black plastic cover on the wheel. Could you do that, please? 😅 Have a nice day! Best.

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

Will do, thanks :)

@miroslavgaspar3137 2 ай бұрын

Even my Dacia Sandero has a key fob. I am waiting for Core and I hope there will be more options to open car.

@ramasaki 3 ай бұрын

How does the EX30 work when you take the car to valet parking? Do you give the key card? Or need to bring the key fob?

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

Key card is fine. They can lock/unlock and drive the car with that

@Narla20002 3 ай бұрын

also, is there a usbc2 slot above the lighting area to attach a dash cam, sure someone had mentioned there could be one

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

Not that I can find. There are some screwholes that looks a bit like auSB-C so I guess that could be the mistake

@janbirgernielsen3833 3 ай бұрын

You also have a button to lock or unlock the car on the driver door handle :-)

@Jchen1988 3 ай бұрын

Very informative as it wasn't clear to me what the difference was between the key fob and card

@powerprinter1436 2 ай бұрын

Hey Christopher, well, I really like your videos! My EX 30 is going to be delivered on Wednesday, I’m really looking forward to it, it’s my first VOLVO. But I think that you’re a bit too critical with VOLVO and the current status with the car, even TESLA is still updating their software frequently to fix bugs and sell to the customers as “improvements”. Anyway good videos!

@theelectriccarmagazine 2 ай бұрын

I think Tesla is the reason why it is suddenly okey for manufacturers to release cars that are not done. I don't like it and I have talked about it in my Swedish reviews about Model 3 and Model Y as well.

@powerprinter1436 2 ай бұрын

@@theelectriccarmagazine hopefully the Volvo engineers are hearing what you and other users are experiencing and react accordingly to it. I think your video’s have a good influence to improve the product. And I prefer always a Volvo over a Tesla. 👍

@davidhobart5149 3 ай бұрын

Does the key card need to be left on the reader once the car is in gear? I assume not since it is blocking the wireless phone charger.

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

No it doesn't

@aaaskew 3 ай бұрын

From a security standpoint, the NFC card keys may be more secure than the wireless key tag. With thieves having figured out how to extend the range of keyless entry fobs from your front hall to a driveway and make off with your car, the NFC keys should not have that same problem as they need to be powered for them to work which you can't do through a locked house door.

@dachsdk1559 3 ай бұрын

Is there any kind of mechanical backup key mechanism. Or are you just out of luck, if the 12V battery runs out of juice?

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

No mechanical key but there is a way to get access to the 12V outside of the car while it's locked to make the keys work again so you can get into the car.

@martinlecycliste8602 3 ай бұрын

I havé another idea for your next vidéo: I-pédale With normal mode and sport mode. Apparently the normal mode it’s propulsion ?

@lesmarsh4483 3 ай бұрын

It will only work with certain High end phones so they should keep on including the key fob

@Manverwild 3 ай бұрын

I'm old enough to remember when we had a proper key made of metal it always worked. I love the new tech but really it's not that important.

@tegelstein 3 ай бұрын

A bit off topic, CarPlay doesn’t work yet? It will come in a future release?

@Thomas-Larsen 3 ай бұрын

That's what Volvo says at least

@2oMbieZzZ 3 ай бұрын

End of April

@tegelstein 3 ай бұрын

Great, I’ll get mine in August

@rosshunter9053 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately Volvo Australia in their infinite wisdom have decided to only import the 11kw version, not the 22kw. Question, when using the card, you have to place it in the phone charging slot, does it have to stay there the whole time you are driving? What if you want to charge your phone? I was so close to ordering this model, but after watching a number of reviews and seeing all the short coming and Volvo shipping it out before it’s ready, I’m having very big second thoughts. There seems to be many little thing not right or they have cut too many corners. Also there has already been a price increase even before the fist shipment has arrived.

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

O, once the car has ”unlocked” the driving potential, you can renove the card. There’s a reason I have it on a short-lease and not a 3 year contract..

@hjort72 3 ай бұрын

The part in the clip were you approached the car and it unlocked. Then you were talking for a while you tried to open the rear door and it didn't open. I assume there is a setting in the car were you choose wether you want the "drivers door only" to open or "all doors" or something like that? Could it be the case? (Becauae it's not always you want all doors to unlock in case someone is approaching your car from the other side or so. Burgler...)

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

There is such a setting but I have it so it should open all doors. The issue is that the car doesn't always recognize that you are trying to unlock unless you are close to the drivers door. I've had situations where I have closed the driver door and walked around to the passenger side to pick something up. During that time, the car locks and refuse to unlock when I am trying to open the passenger door.

@Thomas-Larsen 3 ай бұрын

@@theelectriccarmagazineI think the driver's side handle has a little touch sensor (indicated by the small groove) to get it to wake up again, there's a standby feature for the UWB part to prevent unwanted battery drain on the key (and car)

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, there is such a thing on the driver side. But kind of defeats the purpose of having wireless if you have to go to the driver side every time. It has worked like normal on the XC40 so there is something wrong herr I think.

@stevecade857 3 ай бұрын

I think only the drivers door has the capacitive sensor for lock/unlock. If you unlock it you can have it set where all doors then unlock or just the that one.

@tojuv 3 ай бұрын

Key fob and tag are just awful substitute for real car keys. Fob should have at least one button to open doors. Although last Volvo's car keys have been quite bad, since buttons has been on sides. Also it would been nice know how to get in when those aren't working.

@grzegorzlaszuk 3 ай бұрын

Hi, you have received only one Key Tag, haven't you? I am wondering how can I manage it with my wife vs car profiles (seat adjustment etc.)...

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

Corect. If you are two, one of you need to use the card instead until mobile as a key comes.

@grzegorzlaszuk 3 ай бұрын

@@theelectriccarmagazine THX

@stevecade857 3 ай бұрын

@@theelectriccarmagazine The car can remember personal profiles, set setting, climate, side mirror position, phone, audio etc, are they not set by the individual cards as well as the key and ultimately phone?

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

Yes, you can connect a profile to any type of key, either the keytag or a key card.. or your phone, when that possibility comes :)

@Maisemore 3 ай бұрын

You can buy another tag = £150

@wtfgogu 3 ай бұрын

In the future someone is going to buy an Ultra EX30 and not be able to use keyless entry with a Pixel 8 non-Pro (only Pro versions have UWB) and have to tap a card to unlock and drive his 50-60k car :)

@fmcarona 3 ай бұрын

Is it possible to use the phone as a nfc card, tapping the door with the phone? I heard this should be available with the Core version too, while the contact less UWB phone key is reserved to Plus and Ultra.

@wtfgogu 3 ай бұрын

@@fmcarona Good question, I'm not sure about that. Very annoying that they're so cheap they stop giving you the key when they release their update. As I type this I get more annoyed by the principle of it ! I have one on order but having some doubts about going through with it. Way to many missing features compared to the #1 / #3 / Zeeker X (none of which are available here).

@flo_to_grafie 3 ай бұрын

How to get the "beep" when locking the car. There is no sound at mine. Clearly hearable at 1:41. Thanks

@theelectriccarmagazine 3 ай бұрын

Go to Settings > Controls > Locking and you should have the option for the car to make a sound when locking :) It's really load but I think it's great!

@flo_to_grafie 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks. It's not available here in Austria. There is no such setting. 😢 Can you please post a picture of the setting here in the comments. Many thanks.

@AaronSwenson 2 ай бұрын

I can see the key card being used by rental companies for branding purposes. While the phone is interesting, I really would like to have a dedicated device for maintaining access to the car. No one should have to install special software on their phone to borrow my car.

@Narla20002 3 ай бұрын

So once the phone option is rolled out, what happens when your phone dies, or you lose your phone.

@tegelstein 3 ай бұрын

I guess the credit-card key is to be used at a backup.

@slanecek 3 ай бұрын

It should work even when the phone is dead. It doesn't work if you lose your phone, obviously. You need to use the card.

@BombArieNL 3 ай бұрын

It’s works with the NFC chip of your smartphone. So that doesn’t need electricity or internet.

@dutchdryfly 3 ай бұрын

The same as what will happen if your keyfob is out of battery or you loose your keyfob. With the exception that most keyfobs have a metal key inside.

@stevecade857 3 ай бұрын

@@BombArieNL So I have to leave NFC switched on for it to work with my car? I always turn it off so no one can go on a spending spree with my lost phone. Now they can steal my car. Daft lack of security. It's like putting a big touchscreen in a car out of eyeline to control everything through different levels of menus then adding a camera to track your eyes and moan at you for not looking at the road.

@tegelstein 3 ай бұрын

Was the cable only 3m? Should have been at least 5m.

@Maisemore 3 ай бұрын

He said 5m but I thought it was 6m

@highlanderes 3 ай бұрын

Hope I can use my Apple Watch, as I often leave the phone at home.

@user-nu8mi2st4n 3 ай бұрын

Let's say in the future someone steals your phone... No phone and no car?

@markbartoszek8585 3 ай бұрын

Honestly, I don't understand why you can't just unlock the car when you grab the handle with the key fob in your pocket. That's how I open my car, and it works perfectly. When I want to lock it, I just wave my hand in front of the handle and it locks. It works seamlessly.

@stevecade857 3 ай бұрын

That's how it works when the proximity doesn't. Looks a bit intermittent to me with the proximity unlock/lock so not sure I'd trust it anyway. You have to walk away to see if the proximity lock has worked only to walk back to the car to lock it when it doesn't. You might as well have locked it in the first place. The demonstrator (Ultra) I drove recently didn't have a working proximity lock/unlock but it might have been a setting switched off though or just the intermittent thing.

@andreasl4507 Ай бұрын

No one have cables in the frunk. Wen car Connect with the phone Will be so great.

@Ainoweb 3 ай бұрын

The key thing is a joke. especially on a Core model. Needing to phisically make a connection to a car is like going back to the 80's... And because you have to put it in the center console, you also sacrifice the wireeless charging I guess. This car has so many design flaws...

@Tom999NL 3 ай бұрын

I'm getting the EX30 Core through work. I'm enthousiastic but the key thing is disgusting................. like the 80's indeed....

@netcub70 3 ай бұрын

Those key cards are absolutely ridiculous. Who wants to get that out and place it in the holder every time. Technology is 15-20 years behind normal entry and push button start with key fob in your pocket