XC40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric (MY22)

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Pure Electric (MY22) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2022, when it cost £49,950 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds, quicker than 73% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 208 miles (335 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 26% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 192nd of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 2.8 mi/kWh (224 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 75 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 97 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 213 miles (342 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £13,700–£17,000 and a 2022 one at £16,100–£18,900, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 188 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.