The brand new Volvo EX30 is a gorgeous little go-getter of an EV. While its exterior is a little controversial (is it just me, or do those concave sections in the hood look more like dents?) the interiors Volvo cooked up are undeniably beautiful.
I got to speak with Camille Audra, one of Volvo’s Color & Material Design experts about the careful thought that went into each interior color and material choice. The one thing that came up constantly was how to make the vehicle feel true to its Scandinavian roots:
In the big picture, we worked around two different approaches for this car that is meant to be sustainable. We had two approaches which were very much part of Volvo’s DNA: renewable and natural materials. On the other side we wanted to take a more progressive step and use recycled materials.