2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor RWD - Specifications and price
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| Brand The name of the manufacturer. | Volvo |
| Model The model name of the electric car. | C40 Recharge |
| Trim The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc. | Single Motor RWD |
| Model year The year for which the model is announced by the manufacturer. Most often it does not completely coincide with the calendar year in which the model is available on the market. | 2024 |
| Market Markets in which this electric vehicle is available. | Global |
| Price Current MSRP of the model (before incentives) depending on the market. | EUR 47,500 (Germany, May 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment. | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials Materials used in the vehicle's body construction. | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Onyx Black Metallic Silver Dawn Metallic Vapour Grey Crystal White Pearl Cloud Blue Fjord Blue Metallic Sage Green Metallic Fusion Red Metallic |
| Interior colors Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Anthracite/Charcoal Light Gray |
| Number of doors Number of doors for passengers. Depending on the body style, the doors can be two, four, etc. | 5 |
| Number of seats Number of seats inclduing the driver and passenger ones. Depending on the model, the seats can be five, six, seven or other. | 5 |
| Length The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle. | 174.8 in (inches) 4440 mm (millimeters) |
| Width The width of the vehicle without mirrors. | 73.7 in (inches) 1873 mm (millimeters) |
| Width with mirrors The width of the vehicle with unfolded mirrors included. | 80.1 in (inches) 2034 mm (millimeters) |
| Width with folded mirrors The width of the vehicle with folded mirrors included. | 75.2 in (inches) 1910 mm (millimeters) |
| Height The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car. | 62.6 in (inches) 1591 mm (millimeters) |
| Wheelbase The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle. | 106.4 in (inches) 2702 mm (millimeters) |
| Front track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle. | 62.9 in (inches) 1598 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle. | 63.1 in (inches) 1603 mm (millimeters) |
| Clearance The distance from the ground to the lowest point of the vehicle measured without cargo or passengers. The ground clearance is also known as ride height. | 6.7 in (inches) 171 mm (millimeters) |
| Front headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the front seats bottom. | 39.0 in (inches) 991 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the rear seats bottom. | 39.1 in (inches) 994 mm (millimeters) |
| Front shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two front doors. | 56.7 in (inches) 1440 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two rear doors. | 56.3 in (inches) 1429 mm (millimeters) |
| Front hip room The width of the front seats of the car, which indicates how much space is available for the driver and passenger on either side of their waists when they sit down. | 54.7 in (inches) 1390 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear hip room The width of the seat cushion on the back, which indicates how much space is available for the passengers on either side of their waists. | 36.1 in (inches) 917 mm (millimeters) |
| Front legroom The distance available for the legs of the driver and the front passenger. | 40.9 in (inches) 1040 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear legroom The distance available for the legs of the rear passengers. | 36.1 in (inches) 917 mm (millimeters) |
| Trunk volume The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 413.0 l (liters) 14.58 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.41 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Maximum trunk volume The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 1205.0 l (liters) 42.55 ft3 (cubic feet) 1.21 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Secondary trunk volume The available space for cargo in the secondary trunk, usually positioned in the front of the electric car. | 31.0 l (liters) 1.09 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.03 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Curb weight Curb weight (a.k.a. kerb weight) is the EV mass with standard equipment, liquids (oils and fuel at nominal tank capacity) but without cargo and passengers. In some EU countries, the curb weight also includes the weight of a 75 kg (165 lb) driver. | 4523.89 lb (pounds) 2052 kg (kilograms) |
| Payload In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment. | 899.49 lb (pounds) 408 kg (kilograms) |
| GVWR GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating and is also known as gross vehicle mass (GVM). It describes the maximum operating weight of the electric car including the curb weight and payload (accessories, equipment, driver, passengers and cargo). | 5423.37 lb (pounds) 2460 kg (kilograms) |
| Drag coefficient The drag coefficient or coefficient of drag is related to the car's aerodynamics as it denotes the resistance to the air of the front surface of the vehicle when it is in movement. The lower the coefficient, the better aerodynamics the model has. Ultimately, this allows for higher speeds and improved power efficiency. | 0.319 Cd (drag coefficient) |
| Additional information Additional details related to the electric car's body. | Frontal area - 2.54 m² Towing capacity braked / unbraked - 1500 / 750 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model The model name of the electric motor. | E400V16 (EP) |
| Electric motor type The electric motor category according to the type of motor commutation. Most electric motors operate on magnetism and can be powered by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) sources. Depending on the type of commutation, electric motors are either self-commutated (AC and DC, mechanical or electronic) and externally commutated (AC only, asynchronous or synchronous). | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car. | Rear |
| Power The power produced by the electric motor depends proportionally on the motor's rotational speed. | 175 kW (kilowatts) 234.7 hp (mechanical horsepower) 237.9 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Torque Torque is the driving force of an electric motor and is the rotational equivalent of a linear force. A typical feature of electric cars is that they get full torque from zero speed. | 420 Nm (newton meters) 42.8 kgm (kilogram meters) 309.8 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Regenerative braking Regenerative braking is a typical feature of electric vehicles, in which the electric motor uses the vehicle's kinetic energy to save power or stores it for later use. | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer. | 111.8 mph (miles per hour) 180.0 km/h (kilometers per hour) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. | 7.40 s (seconds) |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | 297.0 mi / 478.0 km | |
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | 296.4 mi / 477.0 km |  |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Driving | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 31 kWh/100 mi |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 107 MPGe |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | City | 118 MPGe |
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | Combined | 16.4 kWh/100 km |
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | Highway | 96 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class Information about the energy class of the electric vehicle. | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car. | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering Information about the type of power steering used in this model. | Electronic |
| Turning circle Often referred to as turning diameter or turning radius (multiplied by two), this is the smallest diameter that the outside wheels of the vehicle describe when it is turning on full lock. | 11.8 m (meters) 38.71 ft (feet) |
| Lock-to-lock turns The number of full rotations made by the steering wheel from lock to lock (from one extreme end to the other). | 2.7 |
| Additional information Additional details about the steering of the model. | Steering ratio - 15.8 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units. | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels). | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle. | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle. | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information Additional details about the brakes of this model. | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 36 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Contour | Offset | Material | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5Jx19 | 7.5 | J | 19 | - | 0 | Aluminium | |
| 8Jx20 | 8 | J | 20 | - | 0 | Aluminium | |
| 8.5Jx19 | 8.5 | J | 19 | - | 0 | Aluminium | |
| 9Jx20 | 9 | J | 20 | - | 0 | Aluminium | |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Load index | Speed index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/50R19 103V | 235 | 50 | 19 | 103 | V | |
| 235/45R20 | 235 | 45 | 20 | - | - | |
| 255/45R19 104V | 255 | 45 | 19 | 104 | V | |
| 255/40R20 | 255 | 40 | 20 | - | - | |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Model The model name of the rechargeable battery. | NCM |
| Type of rechargeable battery The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition. | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity The capacity of the rechargeable battery that powers this EV as specified by the manufacturer in kilowatt hours. | 69 kWh (kilowatt hours) |
| Voltage The battery voltage denotes the difference in electric potential between the positive and negative electrodes of the pack. The higher difference in potential results in a higher voltage. | 400 V (volts) |
| Location Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle. | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling Information about the type of battery cooling on this specific model. | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information Additional information about the rechargeable battery of the electric car. | Usable capacity - 67 kWh 194 Ah |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Type | Interface | Voltage | Current | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC charging | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2, Mennekes, SAE J3068) | - | 32 A | 11 kW |
| DC charging | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2, Mennekes, SAE J3068) | - | - | 135 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Name | Interface | Power | Current | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard charger | Type 2 (IEC 62196-3 FF, CCS2) | 11 kW | - | Rear-left side |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Type | Battery % | Estimated time (h:m) |
|---|---|---|
| DC charging | 0% - 80% | 00:24 - 00:34 |
| AC charging | 0% - 100% | 06:17 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Category | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and assistance | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Adaptive Cruise control | O |
| Safety and assistance | Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off | S |
| Safety and assistance | Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system | S |
| Safety and assistance | Anti-Blockier-System (ABS) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) | O |
| Safety and assistance | Central locking with two radio remote controls | S |
| Safety and assistance | Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Connected Safety | S |
| Safety and assistance | Cross-Traffic Alert (CTA) | O |
| Safety and assistance | Cruise control | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driver's side knee aribag | S |
| Safety and assistance | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Emergency brake lights | S |
| Safety and assistance | Emergency Stop Assist | O |
| Safety and assistance | Front and rear parking assist | S |
| Safety and assistance | Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants | S |
| Safety and assistance | Hill Descent Control (HDC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Hill Start Assist (HSA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats | S |
| Safety and assistance | Keyless entry | O |
| Safety and assistance | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist | S |
| Safety and assistance | Oncoming Lane Mitigation | S |
| Safety and assistance | Parking camera with 360° surround view | O |
| Safety and assistance | Pilot Assist | O |
| Safety and assistance | Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear-end collisions | O |
| Safety and assistance | Reversing camera with guidelines | S |
| Safety and assistance | Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters | S |
| Safety and assistance | Side airbags for driver and front passenger | S |
| Safety and assistance | Speed limiter (variable) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Speed-sensitive power steering | S |
| Safety and assistance | Tire pressure monitoring system | S |
| Safety and assistance | Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function | S |
| Safety and assistance | Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 8 x -speaker 250W audio system with Air Woofer Technology | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | -speaker 600W Premium Sound by Harman Kardon with Fresh Air Subwoofer | O |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 12.3-inch driver display | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 12V connection on center console in front | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 9-inch centre touchscreen | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Inductive smartphone charging system | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Two USB-C ports in the center console front and rear | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Volvo Cars app, including 4-year subscription | S |
| Air-conditioning | Advanced air purification system with fine dust filtration according to air quality standard PM2.5 | O |
| Air-conditioning | Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control | S |
| Air-conditioning | Fog sensor | S |
| Air-conditioning | Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off | S |
| Heating | Heat pump | S |
| Heating | High-voltage coolant heating (HVCH) | S |
| Seats | Comfort front seats | S |
| Seats | Fixed rear seat head restraints | S |
| Seats | Headrests of the 2nd row of seats can be folded down (electrically) | O |
| Seats | Heated front seats | S |
| Seats | Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats | O |
| Seats | Rear seats in a ratio of 40/60 or completely foldable | S |
| Steering wheel | Heated sports steering wheel | S |
| Doors and windows | Door handles in body colour | S |
| Doors and windows | Door sills made of aluminium with Recharge lettering on the front | S |
| Doors and windows | Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function | S |
| Doors and windows | Power tailgate | O |
| Doors and windows | Rain sensor | S |
| Doors and windows | Side window trim in high-gloss black (bottom) | S |
| Mirrors | Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors | S |
| Mirrors | Auto-dimming rearview mirror | S |
| Mirrors | Illuminated vanity mirrors | S |
| Mirrors | Sport exterior mirrors in high-gloss black | S |
| Lights | Interior high level illumination | S |
| Lights | LED fog lights (integrated in the front spoiler) | O |
| Lights | LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" | S |
| Lights | Rear fog lights | S |
| Upholstery | Premium textile upholstery | S |
| Upholstery | Textile floor mats | S |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information Additional details about this electric car, including specifications and features that do not belong to the categories above. | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
