Global EV Comparison: Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric vs BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh
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General Info
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €40000. 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.
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2022 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €40000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €30890 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.1 | 6.2 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…).
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 425 km | 420 km |
| Range (GCC) | 366 km | 357 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 69 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.3 kWh/100 km | 16.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.46 km/kWh | 6.16 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 6.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 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.
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 170 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 228 hp | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 s | 7.9 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.6 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…).
The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4425 mm | 4310 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2034 mm | 2060 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1873 mm | 1830 mm |
| Height | 1652 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm | 2620 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022), but the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) doesn’t have one.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2030 kg | 1680 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 410 l | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1295 l | 1340 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 31 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 6 |
