Global EV Comparison: Nissan Leaf 75 kWh vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric

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General Info

Although the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30890 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Nissan Leaf 75 kWh Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Years of Production 2025-… 2022-2022
Current Status Announced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan, UK, USA Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €30890
GCC Score 5.9 6.1

Range and Efficiency

The Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022).

Property Nissan Leaf 75 kWh Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Range (EPA) 488 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 425 km
Range (GCC) 464 km 366 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 71.2 kWh 67 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.3 kWh/100 km 18.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.52 km/kWh 5.46 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.6 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

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

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Nissan Leaf 75 kWh Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 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 5.1 6.1

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has more power, the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Nissan Leaf 75 kWh Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 170 kW
Motor Power (hp) 214 hp 228 hp
Motor Torque 354 Nm 330 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.1 s 7.4 s
Top Speed 157 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.7 3.6

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Nissan Leaf 75 kWh Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Length 4405 mm 4425 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2099 mm 2034 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1810 mm 1873 mm
Height 1557 mm 1652 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 2702 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022), but the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Nissan Leaf 75 kWh Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1899 kg 2030 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 565 l 410 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1573 l 1295 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.8 6.8
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