I’ve had the ex30 since February, I absolutely love it’s minimalist interior. The speedo you get used to and is actual better Imo. As I have a Mach e on loan because of Autoglass and it is in the traditional position and more dangerous as you looking down more. Where in the ex30 it’s in your peripheral view.
The Mach e has a huge screen also, but the ex30 layout and speed is so much better. I miss the google maps with charging stops built in which the mach e has, fords own system that Imo is naff, as I found out on Saturday due to the heavy rain my range dropped 7% on the way home. So I had to pull over to look at zap maps to see what was near apart from one shell the ford was saying. Which was one charger and guess what out of order, oh and the faff to get it to see chargers. where as on the ex30 its just there and so easy.. It tell you what % you’ll arrive with at any stop added to your route or even search.
The reason I got the ex30 was its ride quality, on the roads we have. The mach e is sometimes uncomfortable where as the ex30 is so comfortable. There are downsides getting in to it though, the dash is very forwards near the door but apart from that I really want it back asap, although who knows how long for the adas camera unit to arrive. The mach e is not as comfortable a ride as the the ex30.
The ex30 is like marmite. The ultra you get the electric seats and the 4 way lumbar is brilliant and has so much movement and tilt for me that’s a huge plus. The panoramic roof, 360 camera, park assist and 22kw AC, which is very handy to have. Also has a max charging speed of 158kw which is fast enough and saves time.
I did an hour test drive in all cars on my shortlist and the ex30 was the most comfortable. Yes the plastics are cheap, but they are on most cars. I do like though how they have used recycled materials even for the seats. I have the blue ones as I could get that quicker and they made from old jeans and the vegan leather.
Certainly do a decent test drive and decide for your self even if that means contacting and visiting a different dealer.
EX30 SMER Ultra