Volvo EX40 Core: Full EV Specs & Charging Data

How far does it go on one charge?

Real-world estimates — not the manufacturer’s optimistic test figures

🏙 City

340

~340 km

🛣 Highway

370

~370 km

🔄 Mixed

400

~400 km

📍 Delhi → Jaipur (281 km) and back, almost. Round trip on one charge.

How long does charging take?

Compared across all four ways you might charge this car

Home socket (included cable)Plugs into any 16A wall point — no installation needed

~20h 55min

Smart 3.3 kW wallboxFixed wall unit — same speed, smarter & safer

~20h 55min

Faster 7.4 kW Wallbox (car can do 11.0 kW on 3-phase)Fastest single-phase option; 11.0 kW possible on 3-phase supply

~9h 35min

Rapid public charger (150 kW DC)At a public station — 20% to 80% only

~17 minutes

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What will charging cost me?

Your electricity rate ₹8/unit

₹552Full charge cost

₹125Per 100 km

₹1123Monthly (30 km/day)

Compared to a petrol car at ₹100/litre & 15 km/litre (₹667 per 100 km) — this EV costs roughly 81% less to run per km.

Full Specifications

Every detail — explained in plain English

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Battery & Range

Battery size	69.0 kWh69.0 units of electricity
Battery type	NMCNickel-manganese — high energy density, more range per kg. Common in premium EVs.
System voltage	400 V400V — compatible with all CCS2 fast chargers across India.
Water protection	IP67Can handle heavy rain and splashes
Official claimed range	442 kmOfficial test — real-world is 15–20% lower
Real range (city)	~340 km
Real range (highway)	~370 km
Real range (mixed)	~400 kmBest estimate for everyday use
Efficiency	156.0 Wh/km6.41 km per unit of electricity
Battery warranty	8 years / 100,000 km

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Home AC Charging

Max home speed	11 kWThis is the max the car's built-in charging brain can handle
Supply type	Three-phaseNeeds 3-phase supply (industrial/premium homes). Ask your electrician.
Plug type	Type 2Standard AC charging plug
Full charge (0→100%)	~6–7 hrs (0→100%)
20% → 80%	~3h 46minThe “safe daily” charging window for battery health
Fastest home setup	7.4 kW wallboxCharges in ~9h 35min — halves wait vs basic socket

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Rapid DC Charging

Max rapid speed	150 kWUltra-fast. Can use any rapid charger in India at full speed.
Connector	CCS2 (standard fast-charge plug in India)
Max voltage	920 V
20% → 80%	~17 minutesAt a public rapid charger — like a petrol pump for electricity
Best used for	Long road tripsNot needed for daily driving — home charging covers most days

Physical & Safety

Size, weight and crash safety

Volvo EX40 Core