Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 is a pure-electric compact coupe-SUV (formerly the C40 Recharge) built on the CMA platform and locally assembled in India. It is sold in a single fully-loaded trim, the EC40 E80, with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup and a price of Rs 59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Price and Variants

Priced at Rs 59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) across a single EC40 E80 variant, with regional ex-showroom prices of about Rs 62-64 lakh in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad and roughly Rs 70.5 lakh in Bengaluru. No further trim hierarchy exists in India; every car ships with the full feature list.

Battery, Range and Charging

A 78 kWh lithium-ion battery delivers an ARAI-certified range of 530 km, with owners reporting around 400-470 km in real-world driving. A 150 kW DC fast charger takes the pack from 10-80 per cent in about 27 minutes, while an 11 kW AC wallbox charges it in around 8 hours.

Performance and Drive

Twin electric motors (one per axle) produce 402.3 bhp and 660 Nm with an AWD drive layout, a 0-100 km/h time of 4.7 seconds and an electronically-limited top speed of 180 km/h. One-pedal regenerative driving is standard.

Dimensions, Practicality and Features

The EC40 measures 4440 mm x 1873 mm x 1591 mm with a 2702 mm wheelbase and 177 mm of ground clearance. It seats five with a 413-litre boot plus a front storage frunk, and standard kit includes a 9-inch Google-based infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, a 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and a Level 2 ADAS suite. Seven airbags, ESC, TPMS and hill descent control round out the safety package.

Who Should Buy the Volvo EC40

The EC40 is for buyers who want a stylish, quick and safe compact electric SUV with premium Scandinavian cabin quality and fast DC charging. It suits couples and small families rather than those needing a roomy rear bench, and the Rs 59 lakh-plus price places it firmly in the premium electric SUV segment.