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Volvo C40 Recharge vs Volvo EX30

Comparing the 2025 Volvo C40 Recharge (from $54,895) with the 2025 Volvo EX30 (from $46,195). The C40 Recharge offers 297 miles of range while the EX30 offers 253 miles.

Quick Take

Volvo C40 Recharge hauls the most gear, while Volvo EX30 is quickest off the line.

Volvo C40 Recharge

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Volvo C40 Recharge

Most Cargo Space

  • 49 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 174.8" long
Volvo EX30

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Volvo EX30

Quickest 0-60

  • 0-60 mph in 3.4s
  • 422 hp
  • 112 mph top speed
Price
$54,895 - $56,645
$46,195
Range
257-297 miles
253 miles
Horsepower
248-402 hp
422 hp
0-60 mph
4.6-6.9 sec
3.4 sec
Battery Size
82 kWh
69 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
112 mph
112 mph
Towing Capacity
2000 lbs
2000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
28 min (10-80%)
26.5 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
174.8"
166.7"
Width
75.2"
72.3"
Height
62.8"
61"
Cargo Capacity
49 cu ft
12.4 cu ft

Volvo C40 Recharge vs Volvo EX30: Which Should You Buy?

The Volvo EX30 starts at $46,195, undercutting the Volvo C40 Recharge ($54,895) by about $8,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Volvo C40 Recharge covers up to 297 miles, 44 more than the Volvo EX30's 253. At a DC fast charger, the Volvo EX30 goes from 10-80% in about 26.5 minutes vs 28 for the Volvo C40 Recharge.

The Volvo C40 Recharge offers 49 cu ft of cargo space vs 12.4 for the Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 is also 8 inches shorter than the Volvo C40 Recharge, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the Volvo C40 Recharge if cargo space is king, or the Volvo EX30 if you want the quickest acceleration.

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