Volvo EC40 Single Motor (MY26)

Available since April 2025

£52,410Price from

67.0 kWhUseable Battery

220 mi *Real Range

305 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £52,410

Availability Available to order
Available to order since April 2025
Available to order until -

Lease (BCH) from £743 pcm

Annual VED £620
Congestion Charge £0
Insurance Group N/A
Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 155 - 330 mi

City - Cold Weather * 220 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 155 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 190 mi
City - Mild Weather * 330 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 200 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 255 mi
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
2.5 / 5

First Leg Distance 160 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 88 mi
Total Distance 248 mi
First Leg Duration 2h 20min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 1h 17min
Total Duration 3h 52min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity 70.0 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells No Data
Architecture 400 V
Warranty Period 8 years
Warranty Mileage 100,000 mi
Useable Capacity 67.0 kWh
Cathode Material NCM
Pack Configuration No Data
Nominal Voltage No Data
Form Factor No Data
Name / Reference No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Left Side - Rear
Charge Power † 11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->220 mi) † 7h15m
Charge Speed † 31 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Left Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 180 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 110 kW DC
Charge Time (22->176 mi) 27 min
Charge Speed 340 mph
Autocharge Supported Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported Yes
Supported Protocol ISO 15118-2

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible Yes
Automatically using Navigation Yes
Click here for all charging information
† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 10h45m and a charge speed of 21 mph.
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 7.3 sec
Top Speed 112 mph
Electric Range * 220 mi
Total Power 175 kW (235 hp)
Total Torque 310 lb-ft
Drive Rear

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported No
Max. Output Power -
Exterior Outlet(s) -
Interior Outlet(s) -

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2H via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2G via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range * 220 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 305 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 133 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range 303 mi
Rated Consumption 269 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 221 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 151 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 183 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range 277 mi
Rated Consumption 291 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 242 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 139 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 167 mpg
TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 203 - 432 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 305 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 432 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 353 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 203 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 335 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 263 Wh/mi
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Dimensions and Weight

Length 4440 mm
Width 1873 mm
Width with mirrors 2034 mm
Height 1596 mm
Wheelbase 2702 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) 2057 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 2460 kg
Max. Payload 478 kg
Cargo Volume 404 L
Cargo Volume Max 1196 L
Cargo Volume Frunk 31 L
Roof Load 75 kg
Tow Hitch Possible Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked 750 kg
Towing Weight Braked 1500 kg
Vertical Load Max 100 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats 5 people
Isofix Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle 11.4 m
Platform Volvo CMA
EV Dedicated Platform No
Car Body SUV
Segment JC - Medium
Roof Rails Yes
Heat pump (HP) Yes
HP Standard Equipment Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate 3%
P11D Value from £52,355
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £1,571
BIK @ 20% £26 pcm
BIK @ 40% £52 pcm
BIK @ 45% £59 pcm

Financial Year 2026-27

BIK Tax Rate 4%
P11D Value from £52,355
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £2,094
BIK @ 20% £35 pcm
BIK @ 40% £70 pcm
BIK @ 45% £79 pcm

Financial Year 2027-28

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £52,355
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £524
BIK @ 20% £9 pcm
BIK @ 40% £17 pcm
BIK @ 45% £20 pcm
Go to the EC40 on the official Volvo website.
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

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Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Volvo EC40 Single Motor. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 34h30m 6 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 21h30m 10 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 10h45m 20 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 7h15m 30 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 7h15m 30 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Volvo EC40 Single Motor.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
  • Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CCS (50 kW DC) 50 kW 45 kW † 66 min 140 mph
CCS (100 kW DC) 100 kW 80 kW † 37 min 250 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 150 kW 100 kW † 30 min 300 mph
CCS (175 kW DC) 175 kW 105 kW † 28 min 330 mph
CCS (350 kW DC) 180 kW † 110 kW † 27 min 340 mph
This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle supports Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

Volvo Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the Volvo EC40 Single Motor. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

  • Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
  • Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
  • Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
  • Time: time needed for charging session
Volvo Claimed Specifications
Max. Power Charge From Charge To Time
180 kW 10 % 80 % 26 min

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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Volvo EC40 Single Motor
2.5 / 5

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182 mi
2h 40min
15 min
100 mi
1h 28min
160 mi
2h 20min
15 min
88 mi
1h 17min
248 mi (3h 52min)
142 mi
2h 5min
15 min
78 mi
1h 9min
221 mi (3h 29min)
0 mi
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Mild Weather
282 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
248 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
221 mi 1-Stop Range

All about the Volvo EC40 Single Motor

Pricing

The Volvo EC40 Single Motor has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £51,545 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £52,410. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Volvo EC40 Single Motor is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Volvo EC40 Single Motor is 175 kW (235 hp). The maximum torque is 310 lb-ft. The Volvo EC40 Single Motor is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 7.3 seconds. The top speed is 112 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Volvo EC40 Single Motor has a total capacity of 70 kWh. The usable capacity is 67 kWh. An estimated range of about 220 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 155 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 330 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 7 hours 15 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 10 hours 45 minutes and a charge rate of 21 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 34 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 180 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 110 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 150 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Volvo EC40 Single Motor is about 305 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 133 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 432 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 203 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Volvo EC40 Single Motor emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from Volvo

The link below will open the page of the EC40 on the official Volvo site.

Go to the EC40 on the official Volvo website.

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the Volvo EC40 Single Motor (MY25), which was available to order from April 2024 until April 2025. The previous model was £145 more expensive, had similar range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model Volvo EC40 Single Motor (MY25)

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