Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric vs Zeekr X Privilege AWD

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General Info

While the Zeekr X Privilege AWD (2023-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $22780 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Years of Production 2021-2022 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (Used) $22780 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.6 6.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Zeekr X Privilege AWD (2023-…).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Range (EPA) 226 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 279 mi 249 mi
Range (GCC) 225 mi 211 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 33.3 kWh/100 mi 30.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3 mi/kWh 3.3 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.5 5.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Zeekr X Privilege AWD (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 158 kW, while the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Zeekr X Privilege AWD (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 158 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Zeekr X Privilege AWD (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 315 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 422 hp
Motor Torque 487 lb-ft 400 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 3.6 s
Top Speed 112 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 6.6 6.5

Dimensions

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Zeekr X Privilege AWD (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Length 174.8 in 174.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.1 in 79.7 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 72.3 in
Height 62.8 in 61.7 in
Wheelbase 106.4 in 108.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) 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.

The Zeekr X Privilege AWD (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4700 lb 4486 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15 ft3 12.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49 ft3 41.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 0.7 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 3527 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.3
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