Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
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Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
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
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
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 .
Battery Chemistry 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
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).
All EVs Volvo EX40
Volvo EX40
RANGE 425 - 485 kms
PRICE $89,900+
The vehicle was renamed from the XC40 Recharge to the EX40 (in 2024)
Specs Volvo EX40
The EX40 was previously called the XC40 Recharge.
Price
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 425 km Highway Range 325 km
WLTP Consumption 183 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.58/100 km
Volvo EX40: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 377 km Consumption 5.6 km / kWh 17.8 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 69 kWh / 67 kWh Chemistry NMC
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 136 kW V2L -
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1500 kg Boot Space 419 L / 1295 L Frunk 31 L
Shape Medium SUV Length 4425 mm Width 1873 mm Height 1652 mm Kerb Weight 2001 kg
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Volvo EX40 Ultimate
Volvo EX40 Ultimate
2023→
The EX40 Ultimate (previously called XC40 Recharge Twin) is a dual motor high-performance medium SUV.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 4.8 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 300 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 485 km Highway Range 371 km
WLTP Consumption 190 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.75/100 km
Volvo EX40 Ultimate: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 430 km Consumption 5.4 km / kWh 18.4 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 82 kWh / 79 kWh Chemistry NMC
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 149 kW V2L -
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1800 kg Boot Space 419 L / 1295 L Frunk 31 L
Shape Medium SUV Length 4425 mm Width 1873 mm Height 1652 mm Kerb Weight 2158 kg
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Volvo EX40 Volvo EX40 Ultimate Price $89,900 $104,990 Range (WLTP) 425 km 485 km Highway Range 332 km 378 km 0-100 km/h 7.4 s 4.8 s Top Speed 160 km/h 180 km/h Drive FWD AWD Power 170 kW 300 kW Battery (nominal) 69 kWh 82 kWh Battery (usable) 67 kWh 79 kWh WLTP Consumption 183 Wh/km 190 Wh/km Chemistry NMC NMC AC speed 11 kW 11 kW DC speed 136 kW 149 kW Vehicle to Load - - Boot space 419 L 419 L Boot (seats down) 1295 L 1295 L Frunk 31 L 31 L Seats 5 5 Length 4425 mm 4425 mm Width 1873 mm 1873 mm Height 1652 mm 1652 mm Weight 2001 kg 2158 kg Tow (braked) 1500 kg 1800 kg Tow (unbraked) 750 kg 750 kg
Volvo EX40 Reviews Local reviews on New Zealand roads
Ecotricity Swedish Sleeper: the 300kW, dual motor Volvo XC40
"Yes I have been gushing over this thing and I think I finally know why because ultimately it's like a sleeper. On the outside it looks normal, it looks boring, but on the inside it's a rocket ship, it's the Hulk."
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Tarmac Life The Elbil Twins – Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin review
"What I really liked about the XC40 Recharge (aside from the power), was its simplicity, it’s ready to go the moment you sit on the driver’s seat, so no need to fumble for keys, just select drive and go."
Sales Rank The Volvo EX40 is the 36th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand. Over the past 12 months, the Volvo EX40 was the 28th best selling new EV.
See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.
How many Volvo EX40's have been sold in NZ? There have been 179 Volvo EX40's registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 98.3% NZ new and 1.7% used import.
How many sold per month and year Volvo EX40 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.
Submodel Units P8 ULTIMATE RECHARGE 125 P6 PLUS RECHARGE 69K 42 RECHARGE TWIN MOTOR 5 RECHARGE SINGLE 69KW 4
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