Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric 2021

Starting price: €58,490

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric 2021 looks like an AWD electric SUV for family use, daily driving and the occasional longer route. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 400-418 km official, but also about 279 km mixed and 223 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 7 h 45 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 29 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 419-1295 L cargo and 8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty. Expect the practical mixed-use estimate to sit well below the highest official WLTP value. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatExpect the practical mixed-use estimate to sit well below the highest official WLTP value.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
400-418 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
279 km
Cold highway estimate
223 km
Mixed vs top official
-139 km / -33%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 7 h 45 min
Fast charging
10-80% 29 min (est.)
10-80% range added
197 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
419-1295 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
None of the tracked key fields
City - Mild Weather340 km
City - Cold Weather251 km
Highway - Mild Weather266 km
Highway - Cold Weather223 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP 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.

Have questions about Real Range?
Nominal Capacity78 kWh
Usable Capacity75 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage160000 km
Cathode MaterialNCM

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)7 h 45 min
Charge Speed (mild)40 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)149 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)108 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)29 min
Charge Speed (mild)430 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)350 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

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

AC full charge: fastest ~7h 45m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW37h 5m8 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW23h13 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW11h 30m26 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW7h 45m39 km/h
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW7h 45m39 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~29 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 5m199 km/h
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector108 kW avg.29 min430 km/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.

Acceleration4.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed180 km/h
Total Power300 kW (408 PS)
Total Torque660 Nm
WLTP Consumption (combined)24.4 kWh/100 km
DriveAWD
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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)279 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)26.7 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) 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.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range418 km
Rated Consumption23.8 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range400 km
Rated Consumption25 kWh/100 km
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Safety Rating5/5
Adult Occupant97%
Child Occupant87%
Rating Year2018
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist76%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length4425 mm
Width1873 mm
Width with Mirrors2034 mm
Height1652 mm
Wheelbase2702 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)2188 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2650 kg
Max. Payload537 kg
Cargo Volume419 L
Cargo Volume Max1295 L
Cargo Volume Frunk31 L
Roof Load75 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg
Towing Weight Braked1800 kg
Vertical Load Max100 kg
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€58,490
Seats5
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle11.4 m
PlatformVolvo CMA
EV Dedicated PlatformNo
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsYes
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentVaries by country

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.