EC40
₹63.0Lex-showroom
79 kWh
Battery
530 km
Range
180 km/h
Top speed
- Renamed C40 Recharge for 2025+
- Google built-in
- Pilot Assist
Available now
Volvo Car C40 Recharge
Electric coupe SUV · 4W · Launched 2023
₹61.0 Lakh
≈ ₹61.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
423 km
Battery
78 kWh
Top speed
180 km/h
Charge
8 hr
Power
408 bhp
Seats
5
1 variants available
Volvo Car C40 Recharge — All Variants & Prices
Ex-showroom ₹63.0L
Available colors
Obsidian Black Metallic
Diamond White Pearl
Storm Bay Metallic
Sunset Red Metallic
Overview
Volvo C40 is the coupe-SUV version of XC40 Recharge. Same powertrain, same safety, but with a sportier roofline and vegan interior.
Best for
Style-conscious luxury buyers who want Volvo safety in a sportier package
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Coupe styling — sportier than XC40
- Same legendary Volvo safety
- Vegan leather — sustainability focused
- Google built-in — best infotainment
−Cons
- — premium for a compact
- 175mm GC — -challenging
- 413L boot — less than XC40 due to roofline
- Rear headroom reduced
Key features
Coupe-SUV styling
Google built-in
408 bhp AWD
Pilot Assist
Harman Kardon audio
Vegan leather interior
Thor's Hammer LED headlights
Safety features
7 airbags
Pilot Assist ADAS
360° camera
BLIS
Cross-traffic alert
City safety auto-braking
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Full troubleshooting guide
Volvo C40 Recharge Owner's Repair Guide — 5 Issues and Solutions
Step-by-step fixes for the 5 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.
Read the full guideImportant: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Volvo Car in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Rear headroom tight for tall passengers
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
Same Google integration teething issues as XC40
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
Coupe roofline limits rear headroom for tall passengers
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
Range drops noticeably at sustained 100+ kmph speeds
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
Premium-grade tyres are expensive to replace
Reported in earlier models — Volvo Car has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Volvo Car C40 Recharge in Australia
- 1Range: the 423 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
- 2Charging: a 78 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 10-80% in 27 min (150kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
- 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
- 5Fit: the Volvo Car C40 Recharge is ideal for metro driving; for outback or interstate trips, check the DC fast-charging network first.
The Volvo Car C40 Recharge for Australia buyers
What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in Australia
The Volvo Car C40 Recharge is rated at 423 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Charging
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 78 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Climate & real-world range
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 78 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 423 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 27 min (150kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 408 bhp |
| Torque | 660 Nm |
| Motor type | Dual PMSM |
| Drive type | AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2185 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 175 mm |
| Boot space | 413 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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7.3
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Volvo Car C40 Recharge
₹61.0 Lakh
7.3/10
Range & battery
9
Performance
7
Features & tech
7
Safety
7
Value for money
7
Service network
6.5
Bottom line
The Volvo Car C40 Recharge scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: Style-conscious luxury buyers who want Volvo safety in a sportier package. Key strength: coupe styling — sportier than xc40. Main consideration: — premium for a compact.
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