Volvo

EC40 Single Motor Extended Range

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

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.

Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range — electric car Ireland 2026
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€52,495 After SEAI grants
583km WLTP ~463km real-world
583WLTP range km82kWh battery
463Real range kmIrish conditions est.
200Max DC kWFast charging
7.4s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€52,495Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity82 kWh
WLTP range583 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~463 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.4s
Top speed180 km/h
Torque330 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate200 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity413 L
Towing capacity1,800 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,440 mm
Width1,873 mm
Height1,596 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range583km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~463km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Volvo highlights

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Volvo Safety
Top Euro NCAP ratings and Volvo's 50-year safety leadership
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Google built-in (EX30+)
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Geely Group / SEA platform
EX30 and EX90 on next-gen SEA EV architecture

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€55,995
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
Net price after grants€52,495

💡 Total savings of €3,500. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
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
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the EC40 costs approximately €506 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 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).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 203km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 243km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 153km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 203km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 9+ days between home charges

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
💡 Best for: Premium mid-size coupé SUV.

⚡ 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
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Volvo Cars provides charging access via the Volvo Cars app — covering all major Irish networks.

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

Length4,440 mm
Width1,873 mm
Height1,596 mm
Boot capacity413 L
Towing (braked)1,800 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range

The Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range has an Irish list price of €55,995 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500, the net cost is approximately €52,495. The range starts from €47,995 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range has a WLTP official range of 583km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 463km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €506. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,034. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Volvo Cars is Swedish in origin and culture, but has been owned by Geely Group (China) since 2010. Engineering, design and safety research remain centred in Gothenburg, Sweden, while manufacturing is spread across Sweden, Belgium and China. The EX30 is manufactured in Ghent, Belgium for European markets.
The Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range supports up to 200kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 12 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 69 minutes. At the maximum 200kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 17 minutes.
The Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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