Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric vs Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh

The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €46750. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30890 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 160 kW, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (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.

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022).

The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022), but the Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…).