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

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General Info

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

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

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

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

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 EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6 6.2

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

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 EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor
Length 4233 mm 4440 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2032 mm 2034 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1838 mm 1873 mm
Height 1550 mm 1596 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm 2702 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 EX30 Single Motor Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1840 kg 2065 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 318 l 404 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 843 l 1205 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 7 l 31 l
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.4
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