Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor
December 2022 - March 2024£51,755Price from
79.0 kWhUseable Battery
235 mi *Real Range
336 Wh/mi *Efficiency
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Price from (last known) £51,755
| Availability | Not available to order |
| Available to order from | December 2022 |
| Available to order until | March 2024 |
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 170 - 350 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 240 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 170 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 200 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 350 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 210 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 270 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 112 mph |
| Electric Range * | 235 mi |
| Total Power | 300 kW (402 hp) |
| Total Torque | 494 lb-ft |
| Drive | AWD |
Battery
| Nominal Capacity | 82.0 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Number of Cells | 324 |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Warranty Period | 8 years |
| Warranty Mileage | 100,000 mi |
| Useable Capacity | 79.0 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->235 mi) † | 8h30m |
| Charge Speed † | 28 mph |
Rapid Charging
| Charge Port | CCS |
| Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 205 kW DC |
| Charge Power (10-80%) | 125 kW DC |
| Charge Time (23->188 mi) | 28 min |
| Charge Speed | 350 mph |
| Autocharge Supported | Yes |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | No |
| Supported Protocol | - |
Battery Preconditioning
| Preconditioning Possible | Yes |
| Automatically using Navigation | Yes |
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 * | 235 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 336 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 120 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 332 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 285 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 238 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 142 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 170 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 324 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 291 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 244 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 139 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 166 mpg |
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 226 - 465 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 329 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 465 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 395 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 226 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 376 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 293 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4440 mm |
| Width | 1863 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2034 mm |
| Height | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 2170 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 2650 kg |
| Max. Payload | 555 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 410 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1286 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 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £51,700 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,034 |
| BIK @ 20% | £17 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £34 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £39 pcm |
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £51,700 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,034 |
| BIK @ 20% | £17 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £34 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £39 pcm |
Financial Year 2024-25
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £51,700 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,034 |
| BIK @ 20% | £17 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £34 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £39 pcm |
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 XC40 Recharge Twin Motor. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 40h30m | 6 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 25h15m | 9 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 12h45m | 18 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 8h30m | 28 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 8h30m | 28 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
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 XC40 Recharge Twin Motor.
- 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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 70 min | 140 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 85 kW † | 41 min | 240 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 105 kW † | 33 min | 290 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 175 kW | 115 kW † | 30 min | 320 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 205 kW † | 125 kW † | 28 min | 350 mph |
| This vehicle supports Autocharge |
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| 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.
Volvo Claimed Specifications
The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.
- Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
- Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
- Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
- Time: time needed for charging session
| Volvo Claimed Specifications |
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| Max. Power | Charge From | Charge To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 kW | 10 % | 80 % | 27 min |
All about the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor
No longer available
This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor was available from December 2022 until March 2024. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor.
A new model of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor (2022) is available: Volvo EX40 Twin Motor (2024).
Pricing
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £50,900 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £51,755. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is 300 kW (402 hp). The maximum torque is 494 lb-ft. The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds. The top speed is 112 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor has a total capacity of 82 kWh. The usable capacity is 79 kWh. An estimated range of about 235 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 170 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 350 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 30 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 45 minutes and a charge rate of 19 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 40 hours 30 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 205 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 125 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 160 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is about 336 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 120 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 465 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 226 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor 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 XC40 on the official Volvo site.
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric, which was available to order from February 2022 until December 2022. The previous model was £5245 more expensive, had 20 mi less range, same acceleration and was 4% less energy efficient.
Preceding model Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Pure El 
