Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor vs EX30 Twin Motor Performance

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) has a starting price of $55495, compared to the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…), which starts at $46195.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Years of Production 2022-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $55495 $46195
Price USA (Used) $17988 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 7.2 6.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…).

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Range (EPA) 254 mi 253 mi
Range (WLTP) 335 mi 286 mi
Range (GCC) 266 mi 242 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 29.7 kWh/100 mi 26.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.37 mi/kWh 3.78 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.1 7.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.9 6.4

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

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

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: IM (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 494 lb-ft 400 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.6 s 3.4 s
Top Speed 112 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 6.6 6.6

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…).

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Length 174.2 in 166.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.1 in 80 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 72.4 in
Height 65 in 61.2 in
Wheelbase 106.4 in 104.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4686 lb 4140 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16 ft3 11.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 57.5 ft3 27.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 0.2 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 5.9
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