Volvo EC40 range & charging cost
The 2026 Volvo EC40 is rated for an EPA estimated 268–298 miles. At 70 mph that's closer to 244 miles in mild weather, and about 144 miles at 20°F with the heater on.
All 2 EPA-rated trims
| Trim | Range | City | Hwy | kWh/100 mi | 70 mph, 20°F* | ¢/mile home | 240V charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EC40 Rear-Wheel Drive | 298 | 326 | 264 | 31.7 | 144 | 580.4 | 8 h |
| 2026 EC40 Twin All-Wheel Drive | 268 | 289 | 242 | 34.8 | 132 | 637.2 | 8 h |
Range, consumption and 240V charge time: EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov (vehicle IDs 49748, 49750). *Modelled with fueleconomy.gov cold-weather figures and a drag model; see the range calculator for the method. Cost uses EIA U.S. residential 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026); a 30 mpg gas car costs 14.9¢/mile at $4.48/gal.
Road-tripping the Volvo EC40
On the highway, plan legs around 159–171 miles in mild weather: that's charging from about 80% down to 10–15%, the fast part of the curve. In deep winter, shorten that to around 94 miles. The EV trip planner picks real fast chargers along your route for any Volvo trim.
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Questions drivers ask
What is the range of the 2026 Volvo EC40?
EPA estimates 268–298 miles depending on trim (2 trims listed on fueleconomy.gov). The longest-range version is rated 298 mi combined and 264 mi highway.
How far does the Volvo EC40 go on the highway in winter?
Using the EPA highway estimate and fueleconomy.gov’s cold-weather figures, the EC40 could manage roughly 144 miles at 70 mph and 20°F with the heater on, against about 244 miles at 70 mph in mild weather. It is a model estimate; heat pumps and preconditioning improve it.
How much does it cost to charge the Volvo EC40?
At the U.S. average home price of 18.3¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), a full charge of the EC40 costs about $17.29, or 580.4¢ per mile.
What size battery does the Volvo EC40 have?
EPA does not publish battery capacity. From EPA range and consumption we estimate about 85 kWh usable for the EC40; check the manufacturer’s specification for the exact figure.