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Volvo EC40

Previously coined the C40 recharge - the EC40 has top safety, reliable tech and impressive range - making it an impressive addition to the Volvo electric lineup.

Volvo C40 Recharge in Black, Front Side angle
Volvo C40 Recharge in Black, Side Left angle
Volvo C40 Recharge in Black, Back Left angle
Volvo C40 Recharge in Black, Front angle view
Volvo C40 Recharge in Black, Rear angle view

Est. Range

260mi (real world)

Efficiency

357 Wh/mi

Acceleration

0-62mph in 4.7 sec

Top Speed

112mph

Usable Battery

72kWh

Charging Port

CCS

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Volvo are renowned for their safety and reliability. The Volvo EC40 has this, and more. Modern, easy to use tech alongside impressive comfort on the inside, combined with a sleek exterior make the EC40 a great electric compact-SUV.

Interior

The Volvo EC40 has a panoramic roof as standard, making the cabin light and airy. It's also leather-free, has plenty of storage solutions and comes with Google integration as standard, making for a practical, sustainable and technologically-impressive cabin.

Charging Speed

See how far an hour of charging gets you - whether you’re plugged in at home or using a fast charger.

Slow 3.7kW Chargers

Typical location:
Home
Avg. miles per hour:
9 miles

Fast 7kW Chargers

Typical location:
Home | Work | Public
Avg. miles per hour:
18 miles

Rapid Chargers

Typical location:
Public (short stays)
Avg. miles per hour:
260 miles
Volvo C40 Recharge in Black, Front Side angle

1873mm wide

1596mm high

4431mm long

  • Drive:

    All wheel drive

  • Seats:

    5

  • Boot volume:

    419L

  • Tow hitch possible:

    Yes

  • Roof load:

    75kg

We take real world range from EV database, which combines the predicted range of an EV in cold weather with the predicted range of an EV driving in warm weather.

For cold weather, this assumes it’s -10 degrees celsius with heating on. For warmer weather, it’s based on 23 degrees celsius and there’s no A/C on.

Predicting exact range is tricky, and range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather conditions and route conditions.

Many things can impact the range you get in your EV, there are outside factors and ones you can control or mitigate. Temperature (both of the car and outside environment), your driving style, weather, the surfaces you drive on and the spec of your car can all make a difference to your actual range.

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