The Cross Country additions make as much sense for rush hour in pothole country as they do in remote Sweden.

Volvo's EX30 just got a glow-up that adventurous drivers will appreciate. The compact electric SUV's Cross Country variant gets a bunch of off-roady features, as well as a few styling updates to differentiate it from its city slicker sibling.

The mods should work as well on potholes as they do on forest roads. The mods should work as well on potholes as they do on forest roads. The mods should work as well on potholes as they do on forest roads. The mods should work as well on potholes as they do on forest roads. The mods should work as well on potholes as they do on forest roads.

The new Volvo EX30 Cross Country adds standard AWD, extra ground clearance, and a rugged appearance package to the brand's smallest electric crossover.

The EX30 Cross Country uses a 69kWh battery, which delivers an official WLTP driving range of 264 miles with the standard tyres. Opt for the all-terrain tyres, and that drops to 230 miles. While respectable, it’s a little underwhelming compared to newer family EVs that comfortably push past 300 miles.