Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $83,490
Available since 2022
Key EV Specs
78kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
420 km
Range (WLTP)
179 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.4 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 150 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin is equipped with a 78 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The C40 Recharge Twin uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 78 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 75 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 44 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 15 mins |
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Charging Times and Speeds
The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 11.7 hr | - | 39 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 7.5 hr | - | 61 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 69 min | 279 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 102.6 kW | - | 34 min | 573 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 102.6 kW | - | 34 min | 573 km/h |
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Volvo C40 Recharge Twin will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Volvo C40 Recharge Twin on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $27.30.
The cost of fully charging the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $54.60.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Volvo C40 Recharge Twin
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin can charge from 10–80% in approximately 28 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
78 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
150 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
102.6 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
450 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Recommended Charge Level
The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin.
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |