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2026 Volvo EC40 range & efficiency
The 2026 Volvo EC40 is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 106 MPGe combined (31.7 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 298 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 97 to 106 MPGe. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $856 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2026 Volvo EC40 uses 31.7 kWh per 100 miles (19.7 kWh/100 km), which is 3.2 miles per kWh or 106 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 106 MPGe |
| Energy use | 31.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 19.7 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.15 |
How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
EC40 MPGe across model years
Full history →2 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (185 kW) · Single-speed EC40 |
Electric | 118 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 298 mi | $856 |
| AWD · Electric motors (325 kW) · Single-speed EC40 Twin |
Electric | 105 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 268 mi | $940 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (185 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 31.7 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 8 hrs
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 9/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2026 Volvo EC40 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2026 Volvo EC40?
The EPA rates the 2026 Volvo EC40 at up to 298 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2026 Volvo EC40?
Up to 106 MPGe combined, which is 31.7 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2026 Volvo EC40?
The 2026 Volvo EC40 uses 31.7 kWh per 100 miles (19.7 kWh/100 km), which is 3.2 miles per kWh or 106 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Volvo EC40?
Charging from empty to its full 298-mile EPA range draws about 94 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $17 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Volvo EC40 per year?
About $856 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.71 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.