Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric (2023)
This car- Price from
- —
- Real-world range
- 335 km
- Usable battery
- 67 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 200 Wh/km
- DC power
- 136 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
Model family
Volvo C40 Recharge Electric
0 versions on sale
1 older version
Real-world range: 335 km
This version is no longer offered for sale.
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Independent car dossier
Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric (2023)
335 km of real range, a 136 kW peak and 450 l of boot space — the C40 Recharge Pure Electric makes a concrete compromise between battery and SUV format.
February 2022 - April 2023
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335 km
Real-world range
67 kWh
Usable battery
200 Wh/km
Efficiency
136 kW
DC peak power
10–80% in 26 min
Volvo C40 Recharge Electric
Buying decision
EvCompass verdict
The main arguments drawn from approved data and the EvCompass editorial summary.
67 kWh at 200 Wh/km gives 335 km of real range. 7.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h and 330 Nm provide a capable but matter-of-fact character.
10 to 80% takes 26 min, with an average of 113 kW across that window. 450 l of boot space and 1,500 kg of towing capacity broaden this compact SUV's use.
Best suited to
It makes sense when 335 km of range, 450 l of boot space and 1,500 kg of towing capacity fit the job at hand.
Strong points
- A 1,500 kg towing capacity gives the compact C40 a real role beyond carrying people.
What to consider
- 200 Wh/km and 335 km of range show the cost of the larger body.
Point of reference
How it compares with alternatives
Peugeot e-5008 97 kWh Long Range
- Price from
- ~from PLN 266,000
- Real-world range
- 485 km
- Usable battery
- 96.9 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 200 Wh/km
- DC power
- 160 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
CUPRA Tavascan 140 kW - 58 kWh (2027)
- Price from
- ~from PLN 179,000
- Real-world range
- 345 km
- Usable battery
- 58 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 168 Wh/km
- DC power
- 105 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.6 s
The same verified metrics for this car and up to two of its closest alternatives.
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Technical details
Approved facts grouped by the decisions they inform, without raw source headings.
Battery
- Usable battery
- 67 kWh
- Real-world range
- 335 km
- Energy consumption
- 200 Wh/km
- Battery chemistry
- NCM
- Nominal battery capacity
- 69 kWh
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion
- Number of cells
- 288
- Battery architecture
- 400 V
- Battery warranty
- 8 years
- Warranty mileage limit
- 160 km
- Nominal voltage
- 355 V
- Cell format
- Pouch
- WLTP range
- 438 km
- WLTP rated consumption
- 180 Wh/km
Charging
- AC charging power
- 11 kW
- Maximum DC charging power
- 136 kW
- 10–80% charging time
- 26 min
- 11 kW onboard charger
- Yes
- Plug & Charge
- No
- Battery preconditioning
- Yes
- AC connector
- Type 2
- AC port location
- Left side — rear
- AC charging time
- 7 h 15 min
- DC connector
- CCS
- DC port location
- Left side — rear
- Average DC power 10–80%
- 113 kW DC
- Autocharge
- Yes
- Automatic battery preconditioning
- Yes
Performance
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
- Power
- 170 kW
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Torque
- 330 Nm
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,440 mm
- Width
- 1,873 mm
- Height
- 1,596 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,702 mm
- Unladen weight
- 2,045 kg
- Width with mirrors
- 2,034 mm
- Gross vehicle weight
- 2,470 kg
- Maximum payload
- 500 kg
Utility
- Body type
- SUV
- Segment
- C
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo volume
- 419 l
- Braked towing weight
- 1,500 kg
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Production period
- February 2022 - April 2023
- Heat pump
- Yes
- Roof rails
- No
- Tow hitch
- Yes
- V2L
- No
- V2H
- No
- V2G
- No
- Maximum cargo volume
- 1,205 L
- Front cargo volume
- 31 L
- Maximum roof load
- 75 kg
- Tow hitch availability
- Yes
- Unbraked towing weight
- 750 kg
- Maximum vertical load
- 100 kg
- ISOFIX
- Yes, 2 seats
- Turning circle
- 11.4 m
- Platform
- Geely CMA
- Dedicated EV platform
- No
- V2H via AC
- No
- V2H via DC
- No
- V2G via AC
- No
- V2G via DC
- No
Safety
- Safety rating
- 5/5
EvCompass publishes canonical facts, manufacturer values and clearly labelled calculations only.
Charging analysis
How quickly you get back on the road
Power across the charging window and stop time come from one validated data series.
- Peak power
- 136 kW
- 10–80% average
- 113 kW
- 10–80% time
- 26 min
State of charge: 10%DC power: 136 kW
| SoC % | kW |
|---|---|
| 10 | 136 |
| 24 | 136 |
| 45 | 113 |
| 63 | 96 |
| 80 | 73 |
Home charging
Chargers matched to this car
Live home AC products ranked by how closely their power matches the car's onboard charger.
The car accepts up to 11 kW AC — a higher-power station will not charge it beyond that limit.
Best match- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- PLN 4,305
- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- PLN 3,469.59
- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- from PLN 4,299–4,499
Ownership costs
What it costs to use this car
Energy, scheduled servicing and seasonal tyres, priced from one transparent set of assumptions.
Default assumptions
15,000 km per year · 70% at home · 30% public · G11 — flat rate · All networks
Energy
PLN 385.30 / month
PLN 4,623.56 / year
Blended consumption for these settings: 202.1 Wh/km
Servicing
no data
Tyres
PLN 662.35 – PLN 1,080.60 / year
Total running cost per month
PLN 440.49 – PLN 475.35
Total running cost per kilometre
PLN 0.35 – PLN 0.38 / km
The total excludes: servicing.
Annual cost components
- Energy: PLN 4,623.56
- Tyres: PLN 662.35 – PLN 1,080.60
Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh
Public DC charging: PLN 2.52/kWh · all networks (EvCompass) · price dated October 4, 2026. Compare charging subscriptions
Calculation assumptions and sources
Applied settings
15,000 km per year · 70% charged at home · 30% in public DC · G11 — flat rate · All networks
Real-world consumption
Mild weather: 176 Wh/km
Cold weather: 235 Wh/km
Cold-weather share: 44.2% from the 1991–2020 climate normals, source read on September 13, 2026. IMGW-PIB source
The source does not state whether these figures include charging losses; no additional loss factor is applied.
Tyre ageing without mileage is excluded; seasonal changeovers are counted twice per year.
Home tariff
G11 — flat rate: PLN 1.10/kWh · source read on September 13, 2026 · Poradnia OZE; assembled from URE-approved PGE 2026 tariffs
Indicative reconstruction: PGE Obrót energy, PGE Dystrybucja variable distribution and variable statutory charges from the 2026 tariffs were summed net and increased by 23% VAT. Fixed monthly fees are excluded. The result is below the shared G11 range of PLN 1.18–1.32/kWh because it includes variable items only; published comparisons may include other charges or assume a different billing profile.
Public DC price
PLN 2.52/kWh · EIPA snapshot dated October 4, 2026 · all networks (EvCompass).
Servicing sources
No source data for this component.
Tyre sources
Tyre set and tread-life data
- Oponeo — 205/55 R16 listings (read on September 13, 2026)
- Sustainability — average tyre service life in Europe (read on September 13, 2026)
EV tyre-wear factor
- Energies — life-cycle assessment EV tyre-wear model (read on September 13, 2026)
Seasonal changeover cost
- Allus Auto — tyre service price list (read on September 13, 2026)
- Bien Auto Service — tyre service in Warsaw (read on September 13, 2026)
Not included in the total
- Insurance
- Depreciation
- Financing
- Brake pads and discs
- Fixed monthly electricity fees
Efficiency vs. similar cars
200Wh/km
Efficiency
Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars
This car Lowest value
Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric (2023)Value: 200 Wh/kmThis car
| This car | Wh/km |
|---|---|
| Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric (2023) | 200 |
| Peugeot e-5008 97 kWh Long Range | 200 |
| CUPRA Tavascan 140 kW - 58 kWh (2027) | 168 |
Purchase price / km of range
Purchase price divided by real-world range. This is a purchase-value metric, not the driving cost for 1 km.
No comparable purchase-value data is available.
EvCompass scenarios
Match your driving profile
Compare range, consumption and energy cost across different conditions. Change the energy price in the ownership cost settings.
Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh
Selected profile: Mixed profile
- Range
- 308–362 km
- Energy consumption
- 200 Wh/km
- Cost / 100 km
- PLN 28.1–32.9
- Uncertainty
- ±8%
| Profile | Range | Energy consumption | Cost / 100 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed profile | 308–362 km | 200 Wh/km | PLN 28.1–32.9 |
| Calm city | 340–400 km | 181 Wh/km | PLN 25.4–29.8 |
| Road 90 km/h | 299–351 km | 206 Wh/km | PLN 28.9–33.9 |
| Motorway 120 km/h | 239–281 km | 258 Wh/km | PLN 36.2–42.5 |
| Winter mixed | 238–280 km | 259 Wh/km | PLN 36.3–42.7 |
| Winter motorway | 197–231 km | 313 Wh/km | PLN 43.9–51.6 |
Method: we convert the car's baseline consumption and real-world range through fixed profile factors, adjusted for body style, weight, AWD and heat pump when those fields are available. Bands show simulation uncertainty, not a guaranteed result.
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