2023 Volvo C40 Recharge EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 223 to 226 miles of driving range per charge across 2 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 87 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $850 to $900 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
223–226 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
85–87 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
39–40 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$850–900
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (2 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
C40 Recharge twin Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 94 MPGe 80 MPGe 87 MPGe 226 mi $850
XC40 Recharge twin Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 92 MPGe 79 MPGe 85 MPGe 223 mi $900
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.55–$1.59

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

5810–5947 kWh

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.