Electric · 2025–2026
Volvo EC40
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Volvo EC40.
- Energy use
- 21.7 kWh/100km
- 2026 official
- UK
- 2.9 mi/kWh
- 97 MPGe US
- Range
- 479 km
- 298 miles
What a EC40 costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $8.44 per 100 km | $929 |
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $7.14 per 100 km | $793 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £8.61 per 100 miles | £602 |
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $6.27 per 100 miles | $847 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 21.7 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 97 MPGe | 479 km |
| 2025 | Electric | 21.7 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 97 MPGe | 479 km |
Volvo EC40 questions
How much electricity does the Volvo EC40 use?
The 2026 Volvo EC40 uses 21.7 kWh/100km officially (2.9 mi/kWh, 97 MPGe). Its official range is 479 km (298 miles).
How much does a Volvo EC40 cost to run a year?
At today's average electricity prices and a typical year's driving: $929 in New Zealand, $793 in Australia, £602 in United Kingdom, $847 in United States.
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What will a drive in your EC40 cost?
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