The C40 Recharge is Volvo's coupe-roofed take on the XC40 Recharge EV. Built on the same CMA platform as the petrol XC40, but with a sloping rear, dual-motor AWD, and Volvo's most aggressive electric styling to date.
What you are buying
A 78 kWh battery, dual motors making a combined 300 kW and 660 Nm, and a WLTP range of around 444 km. Charging tops out at 150 kW DC. Inside, the C40 uses Volvo's Google-native infotainment with Google Maps and Assistant built in.
Cartell Assessment
The C40 Recharge is for the buyer who wants Tesla-like performance and Volvo-like cabin polish without choosing one. The coupe roofline costs you about 50 mm of rear headroom, which only matters if your back-row passengers are over six feet. Otherwise it is a properly quick, properly calm electric SUV with a distinct look.
AU Outlook
C40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate pricing in Australia sits in the high-$80k drive-away range. Cross-shop is the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor and the BMW iX1.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 300 kW
- Torque
- 660 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 444 km WLTP
- Charging
- 150 kW DC, 11 kW AC
- Drive
- Dual-motor AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km, 8 years on HV battery
- Safety
- Euro NCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| C40 Recharge Single Motor Plus | from $74,990 + ORC (verify) | RWD, 69 kWh battery |
| C40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate | from $84,990 + ORC (verify) | Dual-motor AWD, 300 kW, premium audio |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
