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
~£58,095 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
≈ ₹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 United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 263 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 78 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 10-80% in 27 min (150kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the Volvo Car C40 Recharge is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The Volvo Car C40 Recharge for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Volvo Car C40 Recharge is rated at 263 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 78 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom 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
~£58,095 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
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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