2022 Volvo C40 Recharge twinFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
94
MPGe
Highway
80
MPGe
Combined
87
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
226 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
8 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
38.5
City 35.7 / Hwy 41.9 kWh
Electric Motor
150 and 150 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 226 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 8 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 38.5 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
94
Hwy
80
Comb
87
Fuel cost: $850/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$850

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
38.5224 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
35.7195 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
41.9482 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems12 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 12 owner complaints for the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge twin. Top reported issues include speed control, visibility / wipers and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Speed Control
4
Visibility / Wipers
2
Fuel System
2
Brakes
1
Engine
1
Lighting
1
Electrical System
1

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge twin problems by category: Speed Control: 4 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Visibility / WipersFiled: 03/21/2026ODI#11726085
The car’s infotainment system repeatedly freezes and force restarts which causes the HVAC system to stop working and the windshield defroster to stop cleaning fog and frost leading to poor visibility.
Speed ControlFiled: 01/10/2025ODI#11635277
I drive in the standard one pedal driving mode which allows for the car to brake and come to a complete stop using the regen system by simply releasing the accelerator. The issue is that I had come t…
Speed ControlFiled: 12/24/2024ODI#11632245
I exclusively use one pedal drive (OPD) for my 2022 Volvo C40 EV. I have a log of about a dozen incidents in 2.5yrs where OPD has malfunctioned. Sometimes failing at speed, other times lurching quickl…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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