Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2022 - 2022

Trims

Discontinued
Recharge Twin Pure Electric Recharge Pure Electric

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

Technical Specifications of Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2022 - 2022
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
No Data
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Discontinued
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
SUV Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
No Data
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
438 km 415 km
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 km
Wh/km
18 kWh 180 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
69 kWh 67 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
11 kW 136 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
FWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
228 hp (170 kW) 330 Nm
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
7.4 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
160 km/h
0.00 s
000 km/h

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
4440 mm
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
2034 mm 1873 mm
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
1596 mm
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
2702 mm

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
5
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
2045 kg
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
419 l 1205 l 31 l
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
1500 kg
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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Charging Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

EURO 1-phase 10A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 10 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.3 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
19 h 25 min (~14 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 16 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
3.7 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
12 h 04 min (~22 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 32 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
06 h 02 min (~44 km/h)

EURO 3-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 04 min (~65 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW)

EURO 3-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 04 min (~65 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

Socket output
Socket output
50 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 57 min (~278 km/h)

CCS DC 100 kW

Socket output
Socket output
100 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 30 min (~523 km/h)

CCS DC 150 kW

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 22 min (~711 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (136 kW)

CCS DC 200 kW

Socket output
Socket output
200 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 22 min (~711 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (136 kW)

CCS DC 250 kW

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 22 min (~711 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (136 kW)

CCS DC 350 kW

Socket output
Socket output
350 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 22 min (~711 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (136 kW)

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Socket output
Socket output
75 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min (~417 km/h)

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 22 min (~711 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (136 kW)

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 22 min (~711 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (136 kW)

CHAdeMO DC 50 kW

Socket output
Socket output
50 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 57 min (~278 km/h)
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is an all-electric front-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2022. Volvo stopped making the Recharge Pure Electric in 2022.

The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric has a 69 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 373 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 18 kWh per 100 km (or 180 Wh/km) — ranked №302 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric achieves a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 7.4 seconds (placing it at №339 among 586 electric vehicles) and attains a maximum speed of 160 km/h.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 170 kW (228 hp) and a torque of 330 Nm.

Real-world range of Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric achieves a real-world range of 336–410 km, placing it at №302 among 586 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:

  • Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
  • Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric charge port type?

For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 136 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.

Use our Charging calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric dimensions and weight?

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric comes in the following dimensions:

  • Length: 4440 mm
  • Width: 2034 mm (including side mirrors) or 1873 mm (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 1596 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2702 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 2045 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric cargo capacity?

Behind the rear seats of the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, you'll find 419 litres of storage space (ranked №345 out of 586 electric vehicles).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to 1205 litres (ranked №345 out of 586 electric vehicles).

Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a "frunk", and it offers an additional 31 litres for storing small items.

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric towing capacity?
The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric has a towing capacity (braked) of up to 1500 kg (maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes).

Ratings

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Design

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Performance

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