Running Cost

Electricity unit cost (default {defaultPrice} c/kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP consumption rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

Running Cost

{model}

{dollar}
per 100 km

WLTP Consumption

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

The EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

Running cost uses the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging.

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

Economy

{model}

{km}
km/kWh
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.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

If the EV has V2L capability, the max. output (kW) is listed.

V2L means appliances can be plugged into the EV.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

AC Charge

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).

  1. EVs
  2. Volvo
  3. C40 Recharge

Volvo C40 Recharge

The C40 Recharge is an electric SUV coupe. It is available in single and dual motor variants and is based on the Compact Modular Architecture shared with the Volvo XC40 and Polestar 2.

The C40 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.

Volvo C40 Recharge

2023→

Range

438kms

Battery

67kWh

Price

$87,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium SUV
  • 5
  • 4440 mm
  • 1873 mm
  • 1596 mm
  • 2001 kg
  • 419 L / 1205 L
  • 31 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 7.4 s
  • 160 km/h
  • 170 kW
  • FWD
  • 69 kWh / 67 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 337 km
  • $5.46/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 136 kW
  • 6.5 km/kWh
  • -

Volvo C40 Recharge Twin

2023→

Range

451kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$100,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium SUV
  • 5
  • 4440 mm
  • 1873 mm
  • 1596 mm
  • 2154 kg
  • 419 L / 1205 L
  • 31 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.7 s
  • 180 km/h
  • 300 kW
  • AWD
  • 78 kWh / 75 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1800 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 347 km
  • $6.24/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 149 kW
  • 6 km/kWh
  • -

Dual motor.

Volvo C40 Recharge Reviews

Vehicle reviews by NZ reviewers.

DriveLife
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."

See full review ➝
Tarmac Life
EVolvolution – Volvo C40 Recharge review NZ

"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."

See full review ➝
Ecotricity
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"

See video ➝

How many Volvo C40 Recharge's have been sold in NZ?

There have been 55 Volvo C40 Recharge's registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.

How many sold per month and year

Volvo C40 Recharge registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
P8 ULTIMATE RECHARGE31
P6 PLUS RECHARGE 69K24

How has price changed over time?

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