IMAGE Contributor and Kerry-native Edaein O'Connell embarks on a scenic adventure back home in the all-electric Volvo EX30, sharing her favourite haunts along the way.In other words, you get used to it. The golden shorelines encompassing the land and the resplendent mountains towering over the horizon simply become part of your daily commute. Your eyes flicker to the image but your breath doesn’t catch because it’s simply what you have always known.
Designed to have the smallest carbon footprint of any Volvo car to date, the EX30 uses renewable and recycled materials in new ways, and this approach can be seen from the mechanics to its Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Approximately 25% of all the aluminium and 17% of all the steel and plastics used in the exterior are recycled.
The 12.3” tablet-style centre display has all the information you need at one glance. From battery life to the speedometer to Google Maps , all of the important controls are on the same screen. Spotify is at your fingertips and cruising the country roads on a sunny day can only be complemented by one thing; good tunes. Then, to maximise the summer vibes, the car’s stylish soundbar takes every song to a new level.
Truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world, Slea Head Drive is a circular route that forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Beginning and ending in Dingle town, it provides close-up views of the famous Blasket Islands and a distant peek at the Skellig Islands on the southwestern horizon.