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Volvo EC40 Home Charging: Time, Cost and the Right Charger
The Volvo EC40's onboard AC charger takes 11 kW as standard. At home, charging from 20% to 80% with an 11 kW charger takes: / C40 Recharge (82 kWh) 4 h 58 min. A 22 kW charger will not charge this car any faster. Charging at home costs about £5.56 per 100 km at UK household prices.
- Onboard AC charger
- 11 kW
- DC peak power
- 150 kW
- Usable battery
- 82 kWh
- V2L (vehicle-to-load)
- No
Volvo EC40 versions
| Version | Usable battery | Onboard AC | DC peak power | Average consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / C40 Recharge | 82 kWh | 11 kW | 150 kW | 19 kWh / 100 km |
Versions and values refer to the models sold in Türkiye; equipment and charging power can differ in your country.
Home charging time (20% to 80%)
Charging speed is set by the car's onboard AC charger, not by the wallbox. The Volvo EC40 takes at most 11 kW with the standard unit; a more powerful charger cannot exceed this limit.
| Charger | / C40 Recharge82 kWh |
|---|---|
| 3.7 kWSingle-phase 16 A | 14 h 46 min |
| 7.4 kWSingle-phase 32 A | 7 h 23 min |
| 11 kWThree-phase 16 A | 4 h 58 min |
| 22 kWThree-phase 32 A | 4 h 58 minCar takes 11 kW |
Charging cost
| Where | Unit price | 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| At home (Ofgem price cap) | £0.26/kWh | £5.56 |
| Public AC charging (average) | £0.54/kWh | £11.40 |
| Public DC rapid charging (average) | £0.77/kWh | £15.90 |
One home charge from 20% to 80%
- / C40 Recharge£14.39
Household price £0.26/kWh (Ofgem, 10.2026), 90% charging efficiency.
Bemis chargers for the Volvo EC40
Charger 25m. Wired · 3,7 - 22 kW / 32AWallbox for home: app, RFID card and scheduled charging; on a three-phase supply it delivers the 11 kW the car takes.View product 
Pro Mobile 2Three Phase · 3,7 - 11 kW · 5 mOn the road and at holiday homes: 11 kW from a red industrial socket, the highest AC power the car can take.View product Does the Volvo EC40 support V2L?
According to EV Database, the Volvo EC40 does not support V2L (vehicle-to-load). For camping or site work, C2L adapters that take power from a charging point work independently of the car.
V2L and C2L adaptersFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Volvo EC40 take to charge at home?
- From 20% to 80%: with an 11 kW charger / C40 Recharge (82 kWh) 4 h 58 min; with a single-phase 7.4 kW charger / C40 Recharge (82 kWh) 7 h 23 min; with a 3.7 kW (16 A single-phase) portable charger / C40 Recharge (82 kWh) 14 h 46 min. Times depend on the car's onboard AC charger and the battery's state of charge.
- Which charger is right for the Volvo EC40?
- Because the car's onboard AC charger takes 11 kW as standard, a three-phase 11 kW wallbox at home gives the fastest charging the car can accept. On a single-phase supply, a 7.4 kW wallbox is usually enough for everyday use.
- Does a 22 kW charger charge the Volvo EC40 faster?
- No. The Volvo EC40 takes at most 11 kW AC; a 22 kW charger gives this car the same power. A 22 kW charger only makes sense for a future car that supports 22 kW or for shared use.
- How much does it cost to charge the Volvo EC40 at home?
- At the Ofgem price cap (£0.26/kWh, 10.2026) 100 km costs about £5.56. At public AC chargers you pay about £11.40 on average, at DC rapid chargers about £15.90. Tariffs with cheaper night rates lower the cost further.
- Does the Volvo EC40 support V2L?
- According to EV Database, the Volvo EC40 does not support V2L (vehicle-to-load). For camping or site work, C2L adapters that take power from a charging point work independently of the car.
Sources: vehicle data: EV Database (ev-database.org); household price Ofgem (10.2026), public charging average Zapmap (08.2026). Time and cost are calculated with the same method as our calculator (90% charging efficiency); real values vary with temperature, battery state of charge and the electrical installation.
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