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Volvo XC40 Recharge vs Volvo EX40

Volvo XC40 Recharge vs Volvo EX40

The Volvo XC40 Recharge and Volvo EX40 are essentially the same compact electric SUV, with the EX40 serving as the updated name and continuation of the XC40 Recharge. Both sit in the compact premium EV segment and target urban users and small families who want a practical size, safety focus, and familiar Volvo design.

Range and charging remain closely aligned since the hardware is largely unchanged. Both models offer up to around 300 miles WLTP in newer single motor versions, with dual motor variants delivering lower range. Charging performance also stays similar, with DC fast charging around 150 to 200 kW depending on model year, supporting 10 to 80 percent sessions in roughly 30 minutes.

Price positioning is nearly identical because the EX40 replaces the XC40 Recharge rather than competing against it. In many markets, both sit in the mid 50,000 dollar range depending on trim. Availability differs slightly, with the XC40 Recharge mainly found as older or used inventory, while the EX40 represents the current lineup direction. This comparison helps clarify whether you are choosing between a used older badge or the current naming and updated positioning.

Within Volvo Cars, both models sit alongside EVs like the Volvo EX30 and Volvo EX90. Closely related models include the Volvo EC40. Rivals in this segment include the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge offers proven reliability in the market, strong performance in dual motor form, and a familiar design, but it uses older branding and slightly less efficient early versions. The Volvo EX40 delivers updated naming aligned with Volvo’s EV strategy, improved efficiency in newer trims, and clearer lineup positioning, but it remains fundamentally the same vehicle with limited major upgrades.

QUICK VERDICT; There is no real head-to-head difference. The EX40 is the current name and slightly updated version of the XC40 Recharge. Choose based on availability, price, and model year rather than features.

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	Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo EX40

Price	$45,000.00 $50,000.00
Our Rating	5.5 5.5
Brand	Volvo Volvo
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range
Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor Volvo EX40 Single Motor
Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
Volvo EX40 Twin Motor
Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, January 16 2024, January
Status	Available to order. Released 2023, January 16 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Available to order. Released 2023, June - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range Available to order. Released 2023, January 16 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor Available to order. Released 2024, February
Country of origin	Sweden Sweden
Base Price	€ 44,820 £ 46,500 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor $ 52,450 € 51,100 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range $ 54,200 € 58,100 £ 51,800 - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor € 50,000 £ 46,000 - Volvo EX40 Single Motor $ 53,800 € 55,500 £ 48,000 - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range $ 55,500 € 59,600 £ 57,800 - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor € 63,000 - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance

PERFORMANCE

Power	RWD 238 hp (175 kW) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor RWD 252 hp (185 kW) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range AWD 408 hp (300 kW) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor RWD 238 hp (175 kW) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor RWD 248 hp (185 kW) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range AWD 402 hp (300 kW) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor AWD 442 hp (325 kW) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Torque	420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 670 Nm (494 lb-ft) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 670 Nm (494 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 670 Nm (494 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7.4 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 6.9 sec 0-60 mph (7.4 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 4.7 sec 0-60 mph (4.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor 7.3 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 6.9 sec 0-60 mph (7.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 4.6 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Max Speed	112 mph (180 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h)
transmission	Single-speed Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	67 kWh usable, 69 kWh total - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 82 kWh total - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 82 kWh total - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor 67 kWh usable, 70 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V Li-Ion NCM (400V type)
Range	299 mi WLTP - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 315 mi WLTP (293 mi EPA) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 311 mi WLTP (254 mi EPA) - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor 298 mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 356 mi WLTP (296 mi EPA) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 334 mi WLTP (260 mi EPA) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 333 mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Consumption	274 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor 285 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 286 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor 275 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 269 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 283 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 283 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Recuperation	Yes Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Type 2 11 kW - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 7 h - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
DC Charging	CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 27 min - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor CCS 150 kW max, 10-80% in 29 min - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range CCS 150 kW max, 10-80% in 27 min - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 26 min - Volvo EX40 Single Motor CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance

BODY

Type	5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	CMA CMA
Dimensions	173.2 x 73.3 x 64.8 in (4400 x 1863 x 1647 mm) 174.8 x 73.7 x 64.8 in (4440 x 1873 x 1647 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.329 Cd
Wheelbase	106.4 in (2702 mm) 106.4 in (2702 mm)
Clearance	6.9 in (176 mm)
Weight	EU: 2034 kg unladen, 2470 kg gross - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor EU: 2076 kg unladen, 2520 kg gross - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range EU: 2167 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor EU: 2040 kg unladen, 2470 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Single Motor EU: 2075 kg unladen, 2520 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range EU: 2170 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor EU: 2170 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R19, R20 R19, R20
Trunk/Boot	EU: 419 l, 1328 l max EU: 410 l, 1295 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	Yes 31 l
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Single Motor EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance

DISPLAYS

Centre	9.3" touchscreen 9" touchscreen
Driver's Display	12" 12.3"
Head-Up	No No

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats
Roof	Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide Panoramic glass sunroof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Connectivity	Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags

Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system

Driving Aids

1 front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 1 front camera, 1 rear camera. Lane Keeping Aid, Road Sign Information, Rear Collision Warning, Driver Alert, Rear Auto Brake, Cross Traffic Alert with cyclists and pedestrians detection, High Beam Assist, Assistance at risk of collision Run off road mitigation, Front cross traffic alert with automatic brake, Accident avoidance and collision mitigation, Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear collisions, Lane Departure Warning, Rear cross traffic alert with automatic brake, Mitigating collisions with oncoming traffic by braking, Steering intervention to protect pedestrians and cyclists