Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric 2022

Starting price: $58,750

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric 2022 fits the role of a FWD electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, home charging and family use. The range story is the difference between 226 mi official, about 206 mi in mixed use and about 147 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 6 h 55 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 24 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 14.8-42.6 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that cold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatCold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate.

Range reality

Official EPA range
226 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
206 mi
Cold highway estimate
147 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-20 mi / -9%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 6 h 55 min
Fast charging
10-80% 24 min (est.)
10-80% range added
145 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
14.8-42.6 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating
City - Mild Weather276 miles
City - Cold Weather183 miles
Highway - Mild Weather181 miles
Highway - Cold Weather147 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity69 kWh
Usable Capacity67 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNCM

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)6 h 55 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)150 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)116 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)24 min
Charge Speed (mild)240 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)180 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedLimited
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~6h 55m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW54h 25m3 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW40h 5m3 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW9h 55m14 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW7h 55m17 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11 kW6h 55m20 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~24 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.56 min101 mi/h
DC 150+ kWCCS connector116 kW avg.24 min235 mi/hVehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration7.4 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed99.4 mph
Total Power170 kW (231 PS)
Total Torque243.4 lb-ft
EPA Consumption38.5 kWh/100 mi
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)205.7 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)32.4 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range226 mi
MPGe City94 MPGe
MPGe Highway80 MPGe
MPGe Combined87 MPGe
Energy Use38.5 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:2022

Source: NHTSA

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Length174.8 in
Width73.7 in
Width with Mirrors80.1 in
Height62.8 in
Wheelbase106.4 in
Weight4508.4 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)5445.4 lbs
Max. Payload1102.3 lbs
Cargo Volume14.8 ft³
Cargo Volume Max42.6 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk1.1 ft³
Roof Load165.3 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked1653.5 lbs
Towing Weight Braked3306.9 lbs
Vertical Load Max220.5 lbs
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$58,750
Seats5
LATCHYes 2 seats
Turning Circle37.4 ft
PlatformVolvo CMA
EV Dedicated PlatformNo
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsYes
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentNo optional

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.