Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor ER electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor ER - Electric Vehicle Specs

Crossover RWD

Power

185 kW

(251 HP)

0-100 km/h

7.3 s

Top Speed

160 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (82 kWh / 79 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 82 kWh
Net Capacity: 79 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor ER reaches peak charging power of 210 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 28 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 238 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 68% in its class.

Average Charging Power

77 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.0

Maximum Charging Power

210 kW

At 10 → 14% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

14 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 6 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 6 min 77.1 kW 0.98 C 84.9 kWh
0% → 90% 44 min 103.7 kW 1.31 C 76.4 kWh
0% → 80% 31 min 129.3 kW 1.64 C 67.9 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 4 min 75.2 kW 0.95 C 80.7 kWh
5% → 90% 42 min 101.8 kW 1.29 C 72.2 kWh
5% → 80% 29 min 128.0 kW 1.62 C 63.7 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 3 min 72.7 kW 0.92 C 76.5 kWh
10% → 90% 41 min 98.8 kW 1.25 C 68.0 kWh
10% → 80% 28 min 124.8 kW 1.58 C 59.5 kWh