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Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2022 -

Trims

Currently Produced
Recharge Single Motor Recharge Single Motor ER Recharge Twin Motor
Discontinued
Recharge Twin Pure Electric Recharge Pure Electric

Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor

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Technical Specifications of Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2022 -
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
No Data
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Produced
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
SUV Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
No Data
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
341 mi 333 mi
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 mi
Wh/mi
26.8 kWh 268 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
82 kWh 79 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
11 kW 205 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
AWD
Motor
Total power and torque of the car's electric motor(s)
Power
Torque
300 kW (402 hp) 494 lb-ft
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
4.5 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
112 mph
0.00 s
00 mph

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
174.8 in
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
80.1 in 73.7 in
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
62.8 in
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
5
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
No Data
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
14.8 ft3 42.6 ft3 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
No Data
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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Charging Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

NEMA 5-15

Output:
1.8 kW
120 V, 15 A, 1-phase
20-80%:
29 h 16 min

NEMA 5-20

Output:
2.4 kW
120 V, 20 A, 1-phase
20-80%:
21 h 57 min

NEMA 6-20

Output:
4.8 kW
240 V, 20 A, 1-phase
20-80%:
10 h 58 min

NEMA 14-30

Output:
7.2 kW
240 V, 30 A, 1-phase
20-80%:
07 h 19 min

NEMA 14-50

Output:
12 kW
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
20-80%:
04 h 47 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW)

NEMA 6-50

Output:
12 kW
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
20-80%:
04 h 47 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:
50 kW
20-80%:
01 h 07 min

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:
100 kW
20-80%:
00 h 36 min

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:
150 kW
20-80%:
00 h 24 min

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:
200 kW
20-80%:
00 h 19 min

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:
250 kW
20-80%:
00 h 18 min
The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 205 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:
350 kW
20-80%:
00 h 18 min
The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 205 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:
75 kW
20-80%:
00 h 45 min

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:
150 kW
20-80%:
00 h 24 min

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:
250 kW
20-80%:
00 h 18 min
The car’s DC charging capability is limited to 205 kW

CHAdeMO DC 50 kW

Output:
50 kW
20-80%:
01 h 07 min
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor is an all-electric all-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2022.

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor has a 82 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 295 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 26.8 kWh per 100 miles (or 268 Wh/mile) — ranked №137 out of 647 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor achieves a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 4.5 seconds (placing it at №158 among 647 electric vehicles) and attains a maximum speed of 112 mph.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 300 kW (402 hp) and a torque of 494 lb-ft.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor is 266–325 miles (ranked №137 out of 647 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:

  • Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
  • Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 205 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.

Use Green Cars Compare Charging Calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor:

  • Length: 174.8 in
  • Width: 80.1 in (including side mirrors) or 73.7 in (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 62.8 in
  • Wheelbase: 106.4 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: N/A lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor cargo space:

  • Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (ranked №370 out of 647 electric vehicles).
  • Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 42.6 cubic feet of total cargo space (ranked №384 out of 647 electric vehicles).
  • Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a "frunk", and it offers an additional 1.1 cubic feet for storing small items.
Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

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WLTP (TEH)
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