- Newest year: 2026
- Electric
- Small SUVs
- Same as 2025
2025-2026 Volvo EC40 MPGe & Charging Cost
2 model years · 97–106 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2026 Volvo EC40 at a glance
The 2025-2026 Volvo EC40 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 97–106 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $870 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the EC40 RWD (106 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
2025-2026 Volvo EC40 by model year
What the 2026 EC40 RWD costs to drive
Per month
$73
$870 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.45
Per 100 miles
$5.80
Five years
$4,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,380less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Volvo EC40 MPGe
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2026 Volvo EC40 as for the 2025 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2025 section above.See 2025
EPA range 268–298 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC40 (Most efficient) | RWD | 32 | 106 | 298 mi | $870 |
| Twin | AWD | 35 | 97 | 268 mi | $960 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 Volvo EC40 MPGe
97–106 MPGe · $870–$960/yr
EPA range 268–298 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC40 (Most efficient) | RWD | 32 | 106 | 298 mi | $870 |
| Twin | AWD | 35 | 97 | 268 mi | $960 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the EC40 RWD: $2,280 in Hawaii and $600 in Louisiana, a $1,680 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2025-2026
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2025-2026 Volvo EC40?
EPA rates the 2025-2026 Volvo EC40 at 97–106 MPGe combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 EC40 RWD, is rated 106 MPGe (118 city, 95 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2025-2026 Volvo EC40?
Every model year of the 2025-2026 Volvo EC40 tops out at 106 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2026 Volvo EC40?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2025 to 2026.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Volvo EC40 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the EC40 RWD costs about $870 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $870–$960 a year. That is a $90 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Volvo EC40 100 miles?
About $5.80 per 100 miles for the EC40 RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.80 and $6.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Volvo EC40 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The EC40 RWD is rated 118 city and 95 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 23 MPGe.
How does the 2026 Volvo EC40 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The EC40 RWD costs about $870 a year to fuel, $1,380 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Volvo EC40?
EPA rates the range at 268–298 miles depending on configuration, and the EC40 RWD goes 298 mi. Efficiency is 32–35 kWh per 100 miles (97–106 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $870–$960 a year, or $5.80 per 100 miles for the EC40 RWD.
Is the 2026 Volvo EC40 different from the 2025 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2025 and 2026: 2 configurations rated 97–106 MPGe combined. See the 2025 Volvo EC40 for that year.