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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...) has a starting price of €57190, compared to the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…), which starts at €44990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
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 Europe (New) €57190 €44990
Price Europe (Used) €33950 €32890
GCC Score 6.8 6.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Range (EPA) 478 km 420 km
Range (WLTP) 583 km 480 km
Range (GCC) 479 km 404 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.5 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.06 km/kWh 6.31 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.3 7.6

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 Extended Range (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 C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
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 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.8 6.3

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 185 kW 200 kW
Motor Power (hp) 248 hp 268 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 343 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 5.3 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.2 4.4

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 Extended Range (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Length 4440 mm 4233 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2034 mm 2032 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1873 mm 1838 mm
Height 1596 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2702 mm 2650 mm

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 Extended Range (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 C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2095 kg 1850 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 404 l 318 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1205 l 843 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l 7 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 5.9
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