USA EV Comparison: Volvo EX30 Single Motor vs C40 (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...) has a starting price of $54895, while the Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2023-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $54895
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $22146
GCC Score 6.1 6.8

Range and Efficiency

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2023-…).

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 297 mi
Range (WLTP) 214 mi 362 mi
Range (GCC) 181 mi 298 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 51 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 49 kWh 79 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.1 kWh/100 mi 26.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.69 mi/kWh 3.77 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6 8.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2023-…) maxes out at 175 kW.

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

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6 6.8

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 200 kW 185 kW
Motor Power (hp) 268 hp 248 hp
Motor Torque 253 lb-ft 310 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.5 s 6.9 s
Top Speed 112 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.3 4.2

Dimensions

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Length 166.7 in 174.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80 in 80.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.4 in 73.7 in
Height 61 in 62.8 in
Wheelbase 104.3 in 106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (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 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...).

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4057 lb 4537 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 11.2 ft3 15 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 29.8 ft3 49 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.2 ft3 0.7 ft3
Towing Capacity 2205 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.4
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