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Volvo C40 Recharge Specs, Electric Power & Dimensions (from 2021) — First Generation

The first-generation Volvo C40 Recharge is an electric SUV with a sloping roof and five-door practicality. If you regularly carry passengers, check how comfortably they can enter and sit in the rear seats.

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Volvo C40 Recharge Electric Power and Drivetrain

Volvo C40 Recharge horsepower varies with the powertrain: selected examples include the front-wheel-drive 231 Hp, rear-wheel-drive 238 Hp and all-wheel-drive 408 Hp. All use an automatic transmission for straightforward driving. The more powerful all-wheel-drive version offers stronger acceleration and added traction, though tyre choice remains important on slippery roads.

SUV 5-doors — Volvo C40 Recharge Electric Power and Drivetrain

SUV 5-doors Volvo C40 Recharge Electric Power and Drivetrain
ModificationEngine typeMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
238 HpElectro238 hp175 kW330 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
408 HpElectro407 hp299 kW673 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
231 HpElectro231 hp169 kW330 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
252 HpElectro252 hp185 kW420 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Volvo C40 Recharge Dimensions

SUV 5-doors — Volvo C40 Recharge Dimensions

SUV 5-doors Volvo C40 Recharge Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
238 Hp4431 mm1863 mm1582 mm2702 mmNot providedNot provided
408 Hp4431 mm1863 mm1582 mm2702 mm2185 kg2690 kg
231 Hp4431 mm1863 mm1582 mm2702 mmNot providedNot provided
252 Hp4431 mm1863 mm1582 mm2702 mmNot providedNot provided

Volvo C40 Recharge Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors — Volvo C40 Recharge Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors Volvo C40 Recharge Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
238 Hp413 l
408 Hp413 l
231 Hp413 l
252 Hp413 l

Volvo C40 Recharge Trims and Equipment

Volvo C40 Recharge trim levels distinguish equipment packages from the underlying drivetrain. The 408 Hp all-wheel-drive version has configurations named Plus and Ultimate. When choosing between them, check the individual car’s comfort, parking and driver-assistance features, since a trim name alone does not establish every item fitted.

Volvo C40 Recharge Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
408 HpSUV 5-doorsUltimate
408 HpSUV 5-doorsPlus
408 HpSUV 5-doorsPro
231 HpSUV 5-doorsUltimate
231 HpSUV 5-doorsPlus
252 HpSUV 5-doorsUltimate

Volvo C40 Recharge Battery, Range, Charging

The rear-wheel-drive 238 Hp and all-wheel-drive 408 Hp versions both use lithium-ion batteries. When assessing Volvo C40 Recharge battery capacity, consider usable energy alongside efficiency: capacity alone does not determine range. Cold weather and motorway speeds can reduce driving distance, while convenient home charging can make daily use easier.

SUV 5-doors — Volvo C40 Recharge Battery, Range, Charging

SUV 5-doors Volvo C40 Recharge Battery, Range, Charging
ModificationBattery powerBattery typeDriving range, maximumFull public charging time
238 Hp69 kWhLithium-ion batterie408 kmNot provided
408 Hp78 kWhLithium-ion batterie420 km40 min
231 Hp69 kWhLithium-ion batterie400 kmNot provided
252 Hp82 kWhLithium-ion batterie520 kmNot provided