Global EV Comparison: Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric vs Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD

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

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 C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022).

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 C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) 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 C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) 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 C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022).

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 C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022), but the Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…).