Global EV Comparison: Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric vs Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce
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General Info
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €48500. The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €31590 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2022 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium | Poland |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €48500 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €31590 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.1 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce (2024-...).
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 438 km | 347 km |
| Range (GCC) | 373 km | 295 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 69 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67 kWh | 50.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18 kWh/100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.57 km/kWh | 5.81 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 5.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce (2024-...) maxes out at 100 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.1 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 170 kW | 207 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 228 hp | 278 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | 345 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 s | 6 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.6 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) is longer, wider, and taller.
The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4440 mm | 4173 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2034 mm | 1981 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1873 mm | 1781 mm |
| Height | 1596 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm | 2557 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) features a larger trunk, but the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce (2024-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022), but the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce (2024-...) doesn’t have one.
The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh Veloce |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1970 kg | 1635 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 404 l | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1205 l | 1265 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 31 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.4 | 5 |
