Volvo EC40
A stylish, all-electric crossover rebranding Volvo's compact EV future.
- Power
- 238 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 7.1 s
- Top speed
- 112 mph
About the Volvo EC40
Introduced in early 2024, the Volvo EC40 is a rebranding of the C40 Recharge, part of a strategy to align Volvo's electric model names with the EX30 and EX90. The Single Motor Plus trim serves as the entry-level variant, featuring a 69kWh battery and a rear-wheel-drive configuration that replaced the earlier front-wheel-drive setup for improved efficiency and handling. It retains the distinctive sloping coupé roofline of its predecessor, sacrificing some rear headroom for a more aerodynamic and athletic silhouette. Inside, the cabin is entirely leather-free, reflecting Volvo's sustainability goals, and is powered by a Google-based infotainment system.
Volvo EC40 specs
The Volvo EC40 produces 238 bhp (177 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
| Make | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | EC40 |
| Trim | Single Motor Plus |
| Years | 2024–present |
| Type | Electric |
| Body style | Coupé SUV |
| Country | Sweden |
| Engine | Single rear-mounted electric motor |
|---|---|
| Induction | Electric |
| Power | 238 bhp (177 kW) |
| Torque | 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2,065 kg (4,553 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 115 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Volvo EC40 rarity in CarSpot
The Volvo EC40 is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 20 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Volvo EC40 fun facts
- The EC40 name was introduced in 2024 to replace 'C40 Recharge' so customers could more easily distinguish between fully electric and hybrid models.
- Despite being an SUV, the EC40 is the first Volvo model in history to be designed as a pure electric vehicle from the outset with no internal combustion version.
- The 2024 update moved the motor to the rear axle, making it one of the first rear-wheel-drive Volvos in over 25 years.