2022-2025 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor - Compare Electric Car Specs

Q: How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here s a breakdown of the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 404 litres of cargo space in the back (№126 out of 193 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1205 litres of total cargo space (№134 out of 190 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a frunk , and it offers an additional 31 litres for storing small items.

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2022-… (Produced)

Available in the USA: No

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Belgium

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: SUV

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

GCC

445-487 km 149 out of 318 No Data 407 km 152 out of 335

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

70 kWh 81 out of 162 67 kWh 94 out of 184

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

16.5 kWh/100 km 37 out of 151 6.07 km/kWh 109 out of 324

Charging

Max AC Charging: 11 kW 11 out of 25

Max DC Charging: 150 kW 41 out of 85

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

CCS Type 2

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): RWD 1 motor: PMSM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

175 kW (235 hp) 135 out of 190 420 Nm 132 out of 192

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 7.3 s 54 out of 120

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 180 km/h 39 out of 66

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000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 4440 mm 163 out of 253

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

2034 mm 87 out of 130 1873 mm 71 out of 137

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1596 mm 114 out of 227

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2702 mm 107 out of 166

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2065 kg 231 out of 440

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

404 l 126 out of 193 1205 l 134 out of 190 31 l 46 out of 54

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: 1500 kg 29 out of 45

Last Updated:

July 17, 2024

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Range Map

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Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

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EURO 1-Ph 10 A

Output:: 2.3 kW

230 V, 10 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 16 A

Output:: 3.7 kW

230 V, 16 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 32 A

Output:: 7.4 kW

230 V, 32 A, 1-phase

EURO 3-Ph 16 A

Output:: 11.1 kW

400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

EURO 3-Ph 32 A

Output:: 22.2 kW

400 V, 32 A, 3-phase

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:: 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:: 200 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:: 350 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:: 75 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (150 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

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The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 150 kW

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

≈ km/h

Avg. Power

kW

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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Overview

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2022. Brand new, the car starts around €52,690.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) has a 70 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 407 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 16.5 kWh per 100 km (or 6.07 km per kWh) — ranked №356 out of 852 electric vehicles.

Volvo officially changed the name of the C40 Recharge to the EC40 in 2024 as part of their strategy to streamline their electric vehicle naming conventions.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (№54 out of 120 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 180 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 175 kW (235 hp) of power and 420 Nm of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) is 407 km (№152 out of 335 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

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In 2024 Volvo has slightly increased the nominal battery capacity of the car to 70 kWh (from 69 kWh). This resulted in a revised WLTP-estimated range of 487 km (previously 479 km).

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In Europe Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) has a CCS Type 2 charge port.

You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 11 kW, which translates to approximately 60 km of range added per hour of charging.
For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 150 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our EV Charging Calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...):

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: 2065 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 404 litres of cargo space in the back (№126 out of 193 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1205 litres of total cargo space (№134 out of 190 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a "frunk", and it offers an additional 31 litres for storing small items.

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Single Motor (2022-...) 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).