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Charging the Volvo C40: charge time and range

Charge time, realistic range and what you need to know when charging a Volvo C40 in public across Europe.

78
kWh · Usable battery
200
kW · Max charging power
18
min · Charge time 10-80%
400
km · Realistic range
Charge time

On a powerful fast charger the Volvo C40 charges from 10 to 80 percent in about 18 minutes, adding roughly 280 km. The last 20 percent charges deliberately slowly, so on a trip it pays to stop at 80.

RangeApprox. timeApprox. range
10-80%18 min280 km
10-100%36 min360 km
Range

With a usable battery of 78 kWh and motorway-ish consumption around 195 Wh/km, the Volvo C40 realistically covers about 400 km on a charge. At 130 km/h, in the cold or with a roof box the figure drops, so plan for about 80 percent of it on the motorway.

Plugs and charging

The Volvo C40 uses CCS (Combo 2) for fast charging and Type 2 for ordinary AC, like virtually every new EV in Europe. So it fits the vast majority of public chargers without adapters.

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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to charge a Volvo C40?
On a fast charger that can deliver the car's peak power, the Volvo C40 charges from 10 to 80 percent in about 18 minutes. At home on an AC charger a full charge typically takes several hours.
How far does a Volvo C40 go?
Realistically the Volvo C40 covers about 400 km on a charge at motorway-ish consumption. Range drops at high speed and in the cold.
What plug does a Volvo C40 use?
The Volvo C40 uses CCS for fast charging and Type 2 for AC, the standard in Europe.

Figures are for a representative variant (2023) and vary by model year and trim. · Specifications from Open EV Data

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