Global EV Comparison: Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €55250. 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 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (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 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (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.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022).

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (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 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (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 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…).