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EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-08

Volvo EC40 Twin Motor — 408hp AWD in a coupé-SUV body, 539km WLTP and 200kW DC charging. At €68,095 it's above the €50k SEAI grant cap, so no purchase grant applies.

Volvo EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp — electric car Ireland 2026
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€68,095 Guide price inc. VAT
539km WLTP ~428km real-world
539WLTP range km82kWh battery
428Real range kmIrish conditions est.
200Max DC kWFast charging
4.8s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€68,095PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity82 kWh
WLTP range539 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~428 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)4.8s
Top speed180 km/h
Torque670 Nm
DrivetrainAWD
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 range539km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~428km

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)€68,095
Guide price€68,095

ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €50,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.

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)~€548
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,118
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,152/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the EC40 costs approximately €548 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 EC40 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
EC40 Core (Single Motor)
Entry
70kWh · 483km €51,025
EC40 Extended Range (Single Motor)
Most Popular
82kWh · 577km €55,995
EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp
AWD Performance
82kWh · 539km €68,095
EC40 Twin Motor Performance AWD 442hp
AWD Performance+
82kWh · 539km €70,245

Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. 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 — 168km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 208km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 118km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 168km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 8+ days between home charges

Based on ~428km 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 grant)⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie
Company car / BIK saving⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant
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, EZO, 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 Twin Motor AWD 408hp

The Volvo EC40 Twin Motor AWD 408hp has an Irish list price of €68,095 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €51,025 list price. 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 539km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 428km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
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 €548. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,118. 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, EZO, 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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