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 Tech Specs

Model featured	Volvo EC40
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