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2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric price and specs
Volvo Australia is adding a more affordable, single-motor version of its electric XC40, though the cost of the dual-motor version is going up.
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About the Volvo XC40
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Volvo XC40 is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $46,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Momentum variant and topping out at $64,990 for the Recharge.
There are 4 variants of the XC40 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (140kW/300Nm) and electric motor (193kW/425Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 XC40 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
79.86 - 107.75 kW/t
68.63 kW/t
175.64 kW/t
Boot Space
432 - 452 litres
220 litres
530 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.2 - 8 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
675 - 701 km
531 km
962 km
Price
$46,990 - $64,990
$42,900
$108,100
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
4 years
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,160 - 2,290 kg
1,840 kg
2,470 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 - 2,100 kg
750 kg
2,100 kg
Approach Angle
21.7°
14°
25°
Departure Angle
30.4°
16.8°
33°
Ground Clearance Unladen
211 mm
143 mm
215 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
10.7 kWh
0.2 kWh
66.5 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
3.7 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
44 km
44 km
480 km
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2021 Volvo XC40 Price
Momentum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,490 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,990 |
Inscription
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $51,990 |
R-Design
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,990 |
Recharge
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $64,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Volvo XC40 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volvo XC40
The most fuel efficient Volvo XC40 is the Recharge with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 2.2L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volvo XC40 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Inscription with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volvo XC40 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volvo XC40 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volvo XC40?
The Volvo XC40 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Volvo XC40 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volvo XC40?
The Volvo XC40 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volvo XC40 FAQs
The cheapest Volvo XC40 is the Momentum that starts from $46,990.
The most expensive Volvo XC40 is the Recharge that starts from $64,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volvo XC40 is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Inscription and R-Design.
The largest Volvo XC40 is the Inscription which measures 1910mm wide, 4425mm in length and sits 1652mm tall.
The most powerful Volvo XC40 is the Recharge which has 193kW of power from its 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Volvo XC40 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volvo XC40 is the Recharge which weighs 2290 kg (kerb weight).
The Volvo XC40 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Premium Unleaded.