Global EV Comparison: Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric vs XC40 (EX40) Twin Pure Electric

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) for as low as €36900, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022) begins at €33000.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Years of Production 2021-2022 2022-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €36900 €33000
GCC Score 6.4 6.5

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Range (EPA) 364 km 359 km
Range (WLTP) 449 km 436 km
Range (GCC) 362 km 357 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km 21 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.83 km/kWh 4.76 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.5 5.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) 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) Twin Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.4 6.7

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 660 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 4.9 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 5.5 5.5

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (2022) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric (2021-2022).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Length 4440 mm 4425 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2034 mm 2034 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1873 mm 1873 mm
Height 1596 mm 1652 mm
Wheelbase 2702 mm 2702 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric (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 1800 kg).

Property Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Twin Pure Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Pure Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2132 kg 2188 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 404 l 410 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1205 l 1295 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l 31 l
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 1800 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.7
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