Open Settings > Driving > Driving dynamics > Drive modes and choose Standard, Range or Performance; Standard is restored by default at the next start.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2026 U.S. EX30 user manual. The available modes depend on drivetrain and installed software; Performance is equipment-dependent.
- Required equipment / service
- selectable drive modes
Does the documented scope match your car?
This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.
Published availability and qualifications
Verified in the 2026 U.S. EX30 user manual. The available modes depend on drivetrain and installed software; Performance is equipment-dependent.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
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Press the vehicle symbol in the display's bottom bar and open Settings.
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Go to Driving > Driving dynamics > Drive modes.
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Select Standard for everyday driving, Range to limit climate and performance for efficiency, or Performance to prioritize response over range.
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Confirm the selected mode in the display and expect Standard to be selected again after the next vehicle start.
Important limits
- Range mode can reduce climate output as well as driving performance.
- Performance mode can increase energy consumption and reduce estimated range.
Quick checks.
- ✓If Performance is absent, confirm the vehicle's motor configuration and current software support that mode.
- ✓If a mode shortcut is missing, use the full Settings > Driving > Driving dynamics path.
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2026 Volvo EX30 User Manual — Selecting a Drive Mode
Relevant section or page: 189. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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