Volvo Electric Car Range Comparing The C40 And XC40 Recharge

Volvo C40 Range and Charge Times

The Volvo electric car range we'll look at first is the Volvo C40 Recharge. The Volvo C40 Recharge can take you from 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds, is respectfully crafted to be 100% leather-free, and boasts a projected all-electric range of up to 261 miles¹ before needing to recharge the battery. When it comes to getting the most Volvo Recharge range, how much electricity you use to run various car functions such as heating, cooling, lights, stereo, and other systems can impact the maximum range capability of the vehicle.

Volvo C40 Recharge Charge Time at Home

When you return home at the end of the day, you'll probably want to plug in your Volvo C40 Recharge all-electric crossover to charge overnight. The time to charge the Volvo C40 Recharge will vary depending on your selected equipment.

A typical Level 2 home charger with 50 amps of power can take your car's depleted battery from 0 to 100% in approximately eight hours² or roughly 25 miles of range per hour of charging from a dedicated single-phase 240-volt circuit.

Volvo C40 Recharge Charge Time at Charging Stations

When you need to charge up while out and about, you can charge your Volvo C40 Recharge at an AC charging station or DC fast-charging station. If you plug into a 150 kW DC fast charging station, you can expect to charge the Volvo C40 Recharge's battery from 10% to 80% in approximately 37 minutes.² Typically, when drivers charge their EVs at charging stations outside the home, most people are taking the vehicle from roughly 40% to 80% at a pace of about 25 miles of range per hour.² The time it takes to charge your Volvo electric vehicle can vary depending on outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, battery condition, car condition, and charging equipment.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Range and Charge Times

Now that we know how long it takes to charge the Volvo C40 Recharge range let's compare it to the new Volvo XC40 Recharge range and charge times.

The Volvo electric SUV range on the Volvo XC40 Recharge is up to 223 miles of pure electric range¹ and can get you from 10 to 80% battery level in around 37 minutes.³ So, in comparing Volvo electric car range between the Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge, we find that both vehicles charge at the same speed, but the Volvo C40 Recharge projected range of 261 miles¹ is greater than the Volvo XC40 Recharge all-electric range of 223 miles.¹

Volvo C40 Recharge vs. Volvo XC40 Recharge Size

Another area to consider when comparing Volvo C40 Recharge vs. Volvo XC40 Recharge specs and Volvo electric car mileage is size. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is 64.8 inches tall, 174.2 inches long, 73.7 inches wide when the mirrors are collapsed, and 80.1 inches wide when the mirrors are open. The Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV provides five seats across two rows and up to 15.3 cubic feet of trunk space — enough room to comfortably carry two suitcases 29.5 inches long, 20.4 inches wide, and 12.2 inches high. If you're carrying larger items or don't require the second row for passengers, fold the rear seats to increase the cargo area to 46 cubic feet of luggage space. And remember, there is not an engine under the hood, so you have extra room up front to stash smaller items.

The load capacity of the Volvo C40 Recharge full-electric crossover is 14.5 cubic feet in the rear compartment, which is less than the 15.3 cubic feet of cargo area in the Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV. If you like driving a smaller car but need to bring a trailer along for the ride occasionally, the Volvo C40 Recharge can tow up to approximately 4,000 pounds when properly equipped.

If you're still considering your options after comparing Volvo XC40 Recharge vs. Volvo C40 Recharge range and charge times, you might be interested in the Volvo V60 Recharge for sale. This plug-in hybrid wagon offers a Volvo PHEV range of up to 41 miles in Pure Mode⁴ and a combined 455 horsepower.