Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $76,990
Available since 2024
Key EV Specs
82kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
540 km
Range (WLTP)
146 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.3 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
23 kW AC / 205 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range is equipped with a 82 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 EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 82 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 79 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 23 kW |
| Charge Speed | 141 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 4 hrs |
Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range Charging Times and Speeds
The Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range has a charging limit of 23 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 23 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 | 11.9 hr | - | 48 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 22 kW | 3.8 hr | - | 151 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 70 min | 342 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 119 kW | - | 29 min | 815 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 119 kW | - | 29 min | 815 km/h |
Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range 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 EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $28.70.
The cost of fully charging the Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $57.40.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range
CCS CompatibleVolvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range 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 EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
82 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
205 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
119 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
770 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range Recommended Charge Level
The Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range 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 EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range.
Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range 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 |