Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Economy
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Economy
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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).
The EC40 is an electric SUV coupe – called initially the C40 Recharge (name changed in 2024). It is available in single and dual motor variants and is based on the Compact Modular Architecture shared with the Volvo EX40 and Polestar 2.
The EC40 has a unique sloping rear hatch and stretched segmented rear taillights. It is also the first model from Volvo to be completely leather-free. The top-spec Recharge Twin has a microtech and textile interior with backlit map panels on the dashboard and door cards.
Specs
Volvo EC40
2023→
Previously called C40 Recharge.
Price
Price
$92,990
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.4 s
Top Speed
160 km/h
Total Power
170 kW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range
438 km
Highway Range
335 km
WLTP Consumption
182 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$4.55/100 km
Volvo EC40: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Plus | Electric Car Review
"The design is iconically Volvo, and the interior is as comfy as the Swedish future gets. There is a great level of tech and market-leading safety features. The 78Kwh battery provides a super-practical 451km range. If you're looking for a mid-sized EV for a couple of small families, the C40 Recharge is something you need to try, especially if you want to stand out from the crowds of Teslas on the road these days."
"The Volvo C40 Recharge is a great crossover and a giant step forward as the brand evolvoes, oops evolves to being EV only. Plenty of range and plenty of tech, just personally, I would go for a little more Ultimate power."
Volvo C40 Review: Spacious, Stylish, Safe – but not boring…
"I really like the car, it's a decent machine - very very decent machine ... this thing is definitely worth its weight in Swedish meatballs"
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Sales Rank
All Time
50
Last 12 months
47
The Volvo EC40 is the 50th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand. Over the past 12 months, the Volvo EC40 was the 47th best selling new EV.
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