EC40 Single Motor Extended Range
Volvo's best-selling EV in 2025 — coupé-SUV styling on the EX40 platform, 583km WLTP, 200kW DC charging and class-leading Volvo safety. Strong choice alongside the smaller EX30.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 82 kWh |
| WLTP range | 583 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~463 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.4s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Torque | 330 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 200 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 413 L |
| Towing capacity | 1,800 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,873 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Volvo highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €3,500. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€506 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,034 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,194/yr |
🚘 EC40 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| EC40 Single Motor Core Entry |
69kWh · 475km | €47,995€41,995 |
| EC40 Single Motor Extended Range Most Popular |
82kWh · 583km | €55,995€52,495 |
| EC40 Twin Motor AWD AWD |
82kWh · 540km | €63,995€60,495 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 EC40 on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~463km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the EC40 right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 413L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ✅ Up to 1,800kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €3,500 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~12h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~8h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~69min |
| 🚀 200kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~17min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
Volvo's EX30, EC40 and EX90 support 153–250kW DC charging — enabling rapid top-ups on long journeys. The Volvo Cars app integrates charging planning with route navigation and can remotely pre-condition the cabin and battery before you leave.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,873 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm |
| Boot capacity | 413 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,800 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range
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🔗 Everything you need alongside the Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range
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