Volvo EC40
The Volvo EC40 is an all-electric SUV-coupe with a long range.
The original C40 Recharge was Volvo's first exclusively electric car, and it was a highly competent effort. It drives well and the interior is a lovely place to be. Now renamed as the EC40, to slot into the range with models such as the EX30 and EX90, the EC40 feels like a well-finished premium product, though in dual-motor form, it's priced like one too. The recently updated rear-wheel-drive layout has improved efficiency, and you can still have the powerful four-wheel-drive two-motor version, as well as an optional larger battery that for the first time pushes the range north of 500km.
Volvo EC40 specifications
- Official WLTP range between charges
- 445-582km
- Battery details (usable capacity)
- 66-79kWh lithium-ion
- Electric motor details
- 175kW single motor, 185kW single motor, 300kW dual-motor
- Fastest recharging rate
- 200kW on DC, 11kW on AC
- Energy consumption
- 16.4-18.6kWh/100km
- Maximum power output
- 238-408hp
- Maximum torque output
- 420-670Nm
- 0–100km/h
- 4.7-7.3 seconds
- Towing capability
- 1,800kg (for dual-motor)
- Kerb weight
- 2,065-2,185kg
Last updated 25 July 2024
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