XC40 Recharge Pure Electric (MY22)

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric (MY22) is a 5-seat SUV with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2022, when it cost £48,300 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds, slower than 63% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 190 miles (305 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 19% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 213th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 2.8 mi/kWh (220 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 67 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 113 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 202 miles (325 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 £13,300–£16,400 and a 2022 one at £15,600–£18,300, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 171 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.