Volvo XC40 Recharge Charging Guide

Complete guide to Volvo XC40 Recharge charging times, speeds, and costs. Learn about both Single Motor and Twin Motor variants.

Max DC Speed

150 kW

Peak charging power

10-80% Time

37 min

Fast charging

Battery Size

78 kWh

Usable capacity

XC40 Recharge Variants

Variant	Battery	Range (EPA)	Max DC Speed	AC Speed
Single Motor	78 kWh	223 miles	150 kW	11 kW
Twin Motor AWD	78 kWh	200 miles	150 kW	11 kW

Charging Times by Power Level

DC Fast Charging

10-80% (150 kW)37 minutes

10-80% (100 kW)45 minutes

10-80% (50 kW)1h 15m

AC Charging

0-100% (11 kW)7h 30m

0-100% (7.4 kW)11h

0-100% (3.7 kW)22h

Charging Costs

Home Charging (11¢/kWh)

Full charge (0-100%)$8.58

Per mile$0.038

Public DC Fast (35¢/kWh)

10-80% charge$19.11

Per mile$0.122

XC40 Recharge Charging Curve

The Volvo XC40 Recharge features a well-optimized charging curve that maintains high speeds through most of the charging session:

10-30% SOC

Peak power at 150 kW for rapid initial charging

30-60% SOC

Maintains 120-140 kW for consistent charging

60-80% SOC

Gradually tapers to 80-100 kW

Cold Weather Performance

The XC40 Recharge includes advanced thermal management for Nordic conditions:

Winter Features

•Battery preconditioning via Volvo On Call app
•Heat pump standard for efficiency
•Heated steering wheel and seats
•Advanced thermal management system

Cold Weather Impact

Range reduction15-25%

Charging speed impact10-20%

Preconditioning time15-30 min

XC40 Recharge Charging Optimization

Best Practices

✓Use Volvo On Call app for remote preconditioning
✓Charge to 80% for daily use, 100% for long trips
✓Use scheduled charging during off-peak hours
✓Keep battery between 20-80% for longevity

Network Compatibility

•CCS Combo 1 connector (North America)
•Compatible with all major DC fast charging networks
•Plug & Charge capability with select networks
•Future NACS adapter compatibility planned

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