Global EV Comparison: Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor vs EX30 Twin Motor Performance

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) has a starting price of €59590, compared to the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…), which starts at €51690.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
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) €59590 €51690
Price Europe (Used) €36200 €35900
GCC Score 6.9 6.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…).

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Range (EPA) 409 km 407 km
Range (WLTP) 539 km 460 km
Range (GCC) 428 km 389 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.5 kWh/100 km 16.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.42 km/kWh 6.08 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7 7.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
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 all-wheel drive.

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

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 315 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 422 hp
Motor Torque 670 Nm 543 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.8 s 3.6 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 5.5 5.6

Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Length 4425 mm 4233 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2034 mm 2032 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1873 mm 1838 mm
Height 1652 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2702 mm 2650 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin 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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (2023-…).

Property Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2170 kg 1960 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 410 l 318 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1295 l 843 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 31 l 7 l
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.7 5.9
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