Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $81,990
Available since 2024
Key EV Specs
82kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
537 km
Range (WLTP)
147 Wh/km
Efficiency
4.6 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 200 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance 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 EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance 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 | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 67 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 18 mins |
Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance Charging Times and Speeds
The Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance 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 | 11.9 hr | - | 48 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 7.6 hr | - | 75 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 70 min | 340 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 119 kW | - | 29 min | 810 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 119 kW | - | 29 min | 810 km/h |
Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance 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 EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $28.70.
The cost of fully charging the Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance 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 EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance
CCS CompatibleVolvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance 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 EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
82 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
200 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
119 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
765 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance Recommended Charge Level
The Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance 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 EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance.
Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance 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 |