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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) has a starting price of €52690, compared to the Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2023-…), which starts at €39790.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo EX30 Single Motor
Years of Production 2022-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €52690 €39790
Price Europe (Used) €31950 €30960
GCC Score 6.4 6.1

Range and Efficiency

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

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo EX30 Single Motor
Range (WLTP) 487 km 344 km
Range (GCC) 407 km 292 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 70 kWh 51 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67 kWh 49 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.5 kWh/100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.07 km/kWh 5.96 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 5.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) maxes out at 150 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 Volvo EX30 Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.2 6

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

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

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo EX30 Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 175 kW 200 kW
Motor Power (hp) 235 hp 268 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 343 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 5.7 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.1 4.3

Dimensions

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

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor Volvo EX30 Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2065 kg 1840 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 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 5.9
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