Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric

April 2021 - December 2022

£58,350Price from

75.0 kWhUseable Battery

225 mi *Real Range

333 Wh/mi *Efficiency

This electric vehicle is no longer for sale

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Price from (last known) £58,350

Availability	Not available to order
Available to order from	April 2021
Available to order until	December 2022

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Real Range Estimation between 160 - 325 mi

City - Cold Weather *	225 mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	160 mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	190 mi

City - Mild Weather *	325 mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	200 mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	255 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	4.7 sec
Top Speed	112 mph
Electric Range *	225 mi

Total Power	300 kW (402 hp)
Total Torque	487 lb-ft
Drive	AWD

Battery

Nominal Capacity	78.0 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	324
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	100,000 mi

Useable Capacity	75.0 kWh
Cathode Material	NCM
Pack Configuration	108s3p
Nominal Voltage	400 V
Form Factor	Pouch
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Left Side - Rear
Charge Power †	11 kW AC

Charge Time (0->225 mi) †	8h15m
Charge Speed †	28 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Left Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)	149 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	108 kW DC

Charge Time (22->180 mi)	31 min
Charge Speed	300 mph
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Yes

Automatically using Navigation

Yes

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 12 hours and a charge speed of 19 mph.

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	225 mi
Vehicle Consumption *	333 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	121 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range	279 mi
Rated Consumption	320 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	269 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	126 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	151 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range	249 mi
Rated Consumption	359 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	302 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	113 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	134 mpg

TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 231 - 469 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather *	333 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	469 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	395 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather *	231 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	375 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	294 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant	92%
Child Occupant	89%

Rating Year	2022
Vulnerable Road Users	70%
Safety Assist	89%

For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length	4440 mm
Width	1873 mm
Width with mirrors	2034 mm
Height	1596 mm
Wheelbase	2702 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2620 kg
Max. Payload	510 kg

Cargo Volume	419 L
Cargo Volume Max	1205 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	31 L
Roof Load	75 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked	750 kg
Towing Weight Braked	1800 kg
Vertical Load Max	100 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	11.4 m
Platform	Volvo CMA
EV Dedicated Platform	No

Car Body	SUV
Segment	JC - Medium
Roof Rails	Yes
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2021-22

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£58,295
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£583

BIK @ 20%	£10 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£19 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£22 pcm

Financial Year 2022-23

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£58,295
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,166

BIK @ 20%	£19 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£39 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£44 pcm

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£58,295
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,166

BIK @ 20%	£19 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£39 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£44 pcm

Go to the C40 on the official Volvo website.

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	38h30m	6 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	24 hours	9 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	12 hours	19 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h15m	27 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	8h15m	27 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	49 kW †	68 min	130 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	149 kW †	108 kW †	31 min	300 mph

Charge Curve

Data made available by Fastned

This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

All about the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric was available from April 2021 until December 2022. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric.

A new model of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric (2021) is available: Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor (2022).

Pricing

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £57,500 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £58,350. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric is 300 kW (402 hp). The maximum torque is 487 lb-ft. The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds. The top speed is 112 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric has a total capacity of 78 kWh. The usable capacity is 75 kWh. An estimated range of about 225 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 160 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 325 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 8 hours 15 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 12 hours and a charge rate of 19 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 38 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 149 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 108 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 155 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric is about 333 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 121 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 469 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 231 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from Volvo

The link below will open the page of the C40 on the official Volvo site.

Go to the C40 on the official Volvo website.

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