Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric vs XC40 (EX40) Pure Electric

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General Info

Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Years of Production 2021-2022 2022-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.1 6.1

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Range (WLTP) 272 mi 264 mi
Range (GCC) 232 mi 227 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67 kWh 67 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.9 kWh/100 mi 29.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.46 mi/kWh 3.39 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.5 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 150 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.2 6.2

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-60 mph acceleration time.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 170 kW 170 kW
Motor Power (hp) 228 hp 228 hp
Motor Torque 243 lb-ft 243 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.1 s 7.1 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.6 3.6

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Length 174.8 in 174.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.1 in 80.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 73.7 in
Height 62.8 in 65 in
Wheelbase 106.4 in 106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 2000 lb).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4343 lb 4475 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15 ft3 16 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49 ft3 57.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.8
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