2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Gets 7% More EPA Range

The new model year is also a bit more expensive.

By: Mark Kane

Sep 10, 2021 at 12:37pm ET

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The all-electric 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge has received a noticeably better EPA range and efficiency rating than the outgoing 2021 model year version.

The EPA Combined range is 223 miles (359 km) - 15 miles (24 km) or 7.2% more than before. We don't know for sure, but it seems that the smaller 19" wheels as standard, compared to 20" wheels previously and possibly some other improvements boosted the result. The EPA test is the same - 2-cycle.

This new version is already available for reservations, but its MSRP price is now slightly higher - $55,300 MSRP, compared to $53,990 previously.

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Unfortunately, just like in the case of the 2022 Polestar 2, the EPA's data does not include the City and Highway range ratings.

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The EPA Combined range is 223 miles (359 km) and we can only guess that on the highway, it will be closer to 200 miles (322 km).

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label]
Combined City Highway	223 mi (359 km) N/A N/A
EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses):
Combined City Highway	85 MPGe: 396 Wh/mi (246 Wh/km) 92 MPGe: 366 Wh/mi (228 Wh/km) 79 MPGe: 427 Wh/mi (265 Wh/km)

Here is how the new Volvo XC40 Recharge compares to the outgoing model year.

EV Comparison Side-by-Side by InsideEVs
Model	2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge [A]	Difference [A] / [B]	2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge [B]
Drive	AWD		AWD
Battery	78 kWh	0%	78 kWh
EPA Range
Combined	223 mi (359 km)	7.2%	208 mi (335 km)
City			223.6 mi (360 km)
Highway			188 mi (302 km)
Specs
0-60 mph	4.7 s	0%	4.7 s
Top speed	112 mph (180 km/h)	0%	112 mph (180 km/h)
Peak power	300 kW	0%	300 kW
EPA Energy Consumption (including charging losses)
Combined	85 MPGe: 396 Wh/mi (246 Wh/km)	7.6%	79 MPGe: 427 Wh/mi (265 Wh/km)
City	92 MPGe: 366 Wh/mi (228 Wh/km)	8.2%	85 MPGe: 396 Wh/mi (246 Wh/km)
Highway	79 MPGe: 427 Wh/mi (265 Wh/km)	9.7%	72 MPGe: 468 Wh/mi (291 Wh/km)
Prices
MSRP	$55,300	2.4%	$53,990
Dest. Charge	+$1,095		+$1,095
Tax Credit	$7,500		$7,500
Effective Price	$48,895	2.8%	$47,585