Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range 2022 - 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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 410 litres of cargo space in the back (№122 out of 192 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1295 litres of total cargo space (№113 out of 185 ranked positions, among 824 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: Yes

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

520-576 km 79 out of 310 472 km 62 out of 160 469 km 97 out of 334

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

Usable

82 kWh 56 out of 160 79 kWh 68 out of 182

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

16.8 kWh/100 km 40 out of 152 5.94 km/kWh 119 out of 319

Charging

Max AC Charging: 11 kW 11 out of 25

Max DC Charging: 200 kW 26 out of 84

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

185 kW (248 hp) 129 out of 186 420 Nm 130 out of 189

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 7.3 s 54 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 180 km/h 38 out of 65

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000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 4425 mm 157 out of 242

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

w/o Mirrors

2034 mm 86 out of 129 1873 mm 69 out of 135

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1652 mm 68 out of 226

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2702 mm 106 out of 164

Cargo and Towing

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

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2075 kg 220 out of 425

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

Max

Frunk

410 l 122 out of 192 1295 l 113 out of 185 31 l 44 out of 52

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:

January 01, 1970

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Charging

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Home and Office (AC) Charging

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Last Updated:

January 01, 1970

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Overview

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2022. Brand new, the car starts around €55,490.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) has a 82 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 469 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 16.8 kWh per 100 km (or 5.94 km per kWh) — ranked №191 out of 824 electric vehicles.

Volvo officially changed the name of the XC40 Recharge to the EX40 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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (№54 out of 118 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 180 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 185 kW (248 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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) is 469 km (№97 out of 334 ranked positions, among 824 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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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In Europe Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (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 59 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 200 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

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In Europe, this car configuration is limited to a maximum DC fast charging rate of 175 kW.

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

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…):

Length: 4425 mm
Width: 2034 mm (including side mirrors) or 1873 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1652 mm
Wheelbase: 2702 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2075 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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 410 litres of cargo space in the back (№122 out of 192 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1295 litres of total cargo space (№113 out of 185 ranked positions, among 824 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 XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (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).