Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2021 - 2022

Compare

Currently Produced

Recharge Single Motor Recharge Single Motor ER Recharge Twin Motor

Discontinued

Recharge Twin Pure Electric Recharge Pure Electric

Explore by Section

Photo of Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric (1 slide)

Technical Specifications of Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric

General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2021 - 2022

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place.: No Data

Current Status Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made): Discontinued

Body Style Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback): SUV

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA): No Data

Range WLTP Range according to WLTP ratings. TEL: car in its lightest configuration. TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.: TEL

TEH

279 mi 249 mi

Efficiency Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.: kWh/100 mi

Wh/mi

32.6 kWh 326 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.: Nominal

Usable

78 kWh 75 kWh

Max Charging Power Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC): AC

DC

11 kW 149 kW

Charge Port The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.

Performance

Drive Type Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s): AWD

Engine Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.: Power

Torque

402 hp (300 kW) 487 lb-ft

0-60 mph Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 4.5 s

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (maximum speed): 112 mph

0.00 s

00 mph

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 174.8 in

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

80.1 in 73.7 in

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 62.8 in

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: No Data

Cargo Volume Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up). Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded). Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.: Trunk

Max

Frunk

14.8 ft3 42.6 ft3 1.1 ft3

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

Download Specs PDF

Charging Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

NEMA 5-15

Socket specs Socket specs: 120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 1.8 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 27 h 47 min

NEMA 5-20

Socket specs Socket specs: 120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 2.4 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 20 h 50 min

NEMA 6-20

Socket specs Socket specs: 240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 4.8 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 10 h 25 min

NEMA 14-30

Socket specs Socket specs: 240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 7.2 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 06 h 57 min

NEMA 14-50

Socket specs Socket specs: 240 V, 50 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 12 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 04 h 33 min

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW)

NEMA 6-50

Socket specs Socket specs: 240 V, 50 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 12 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 04 h 33 min

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

Socket output Socket output: 50 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 01 h 04 min

CCS DC 100 kW

Socket output Socket output: 100 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 34 min

CCS DC 150 kW

Socket output Socket output: 150 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 23 min

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (149 kW)

CCS DC 200 kW

Socket output Socket output: 200 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 23 min

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (149 kW)

CCS DC 250 kW

Socket output Socket output: 250 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 23 min

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (149 kW)

CCS DC 350 kW

Socket output Socket output: 350 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 23 min

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (149 kW)

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Socket output Socket output: 75 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 42 min

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Socket output Socket output: 150 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 23 min

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (149 kW)

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Socket output Socket output: 250 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 00 h 23 min

Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (149 kW)

CHAdeMO DC 50 kW

Socket output Socket output: 50 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 01 h 04 min

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

Open Charging Calculator

About Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric is an all-electric all-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2021. Volvo stopped making the Recharge Twin Pure Electric in 2022.

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric has a 78 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 230 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 32.6 kWh per 100 miles (or 326 Wh/mile) — ranked №304 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds (ranked №138 out of 586 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 112 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 300 kW (402 hp) of power and 487 lb-ft of torque.

Real-world range of Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric

The real-world range of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric is 207–253 miles (ranked №304 out of 586 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric charge port type?

For faster charging, use DC fast-charging stations. The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric supports a maximum DC charging rate of 149 kW, but it's important to note that battery temperature and current charge level can affect the actual charging speed you'll experience.

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use our Charging calculator.

Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric dimensions and weight?

Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric comes in the following dimensions:

Length: 174.8 in
Width: 80.1 in (including side mirrors) or 73.7 in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 62.8 in
Wheelbase: 106.4 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: N/A lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric cargo capacity?

Here's a breakdown of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (ranked №344 out of 586 electric vehicles).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 42.6 cubic feet of total cargo space (ranked №345 out of 586 electric vehicles).
Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a "frunk", and it offers an additional 1.1 cubic feet for storing small items.

Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.