Volvo
EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp
Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03
Volvo EC40 Twin Motor — 408hp AWD in a coupé-SUV body, 540km WLTP and 200kW DC charging. At €63,995 it sits in the SEAI €60k–€65k grant bracket, qualifying for the €3,500 mid-tier grant.
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540WLTP range km82kWh battery
429Real range kmIrish conditions est.
200Max DC kWFast charging
5.3s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€60,495Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 82 kWh |
| WLTP range | 540 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~429 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 5.3s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Torque | 670 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| 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.
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€63,995
SEAI Private Car Grant (Mid)− €3,500
Net price after grants€60,495
💡 Total savings of €3,500. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Private Car Grant (Mid) €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) | ~€547 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,116 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,153/yr |
💡 Cost comparison:
At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the EC40 costs approximately €547 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.
🇮🇪 EC40 on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
🛣️ Dublin → Cork
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 169km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 209km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry
310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 119km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal
260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 169km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return)
520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg)
50km · /day
✅ 8+ days between home charges
Based on ~429km 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 | ✅ AWD model |
💡 Best for: AWD coupé-SUV performance.
⚡ 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.
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 |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Volvo EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp
The Volvo EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp has an Irish list price of €63,995 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant (Mid) of €3,500, the net cost is approximately €60,495. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Volvo EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp has a WLTP official range of 540km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 429km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Volvo EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant (Mid) of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €60k–€65k. 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 Twin Motor AWD 408hp is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €547. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,116. 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 Twin Motor AWD 408hp 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 Twin Motor AWD 408hp 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 Twin Motor AWD 408hp 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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