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VolvoNo longer sold new · sold 2021–2023

C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric (MY22-23)

Was£58,350new, the UK

Used from£16,000estimated, 2021 car

  • SUV
  • All-wheel drive
  • 5 seats
  • Heat pump
  • NCM battery

224miles(360 km) real-world range

Efficiency
3.0 mi/kWh
208 Wh/km
1-stop range
232 mi
373 km
Rapid charging
97 kW
average, 10–80%
0–62 mph
4.7 s
0–100 km/h
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Buying one used

Estimated prices by model year, from its price when new and typical EV depreciation, and the real-world range you can expect today after about 2% battery wear a year. These are estimates, not valuations: mileage, condition and battery health make a big difference.

Model yearEstimated priceRange today (est.)
2023£22,200–£24,500211 miles
2022£18,800–£22,100206 miles
2021£16,000–£19,900202 miles

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Summary

The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric (MY22-23) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2023, when it cost £58,350 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds, quicker than 76% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 224 miles (360 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 34% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 170th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.0 mi/kWh (208 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 75 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 97 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 232 miles (373 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £16,000–£19,900 and a 2023 one at £22,200–£24,500, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 202 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.

Written by PlainEV from the figures on this page. Range is a real-world estimate, not the official WLTP figure.

Specifications

Range and efficiency

Real-world range
224 miles (360 km) (estimate)
Efficiency
3.0 mi/kWh (208 Wh/km) (estimate)
Range with one 15-min stop
232 miles (373 km)

Charging

Rapid charging (10–80% average)
97 kW
AC charging (home or destination)
11 kW
Charging plug
Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H)
No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
No

Battery

Usable battery
75 kWh
Battery chemistry
NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump
Yes

Body and performance

Body style
SUV
Size class
C · Medium car
Seats
5
Drive
All-wheel drive
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
4.7 s
Weight
2,185 kg

Practicality and safety

Boot space
450 litres
Towbar available
Yes
Towing capacity (braked)
1,800 kg
Euro NCAP rating
5 stars

Price and availability

UK price when new
£58,350
UK price per mile of range
£261 (£162/km)
Price per km of range (EUR)
€170 (estimate)
Price in Germany
€57,650
Price in the Netherlands
€58,995
Availability
Discontinued (April 2021 - April 2023)
On sale new
April 2021 to April 2023
Model years
2021 to 2023
Status
No longer sold new · sold 2021–2023

About the figures

Specifications, range and efficiency figures were extracted on . Range is a real-world estimate, not the official WLTP figure. UK prices are starting prices including VAT.

The summary above is written by PlainEV from those figures.

Photos

Photos show the model, not always the exact version or year.

Updated October 2026

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