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Offered as an electric vehicle with either single- or dual-motor propulsion, the EC40 hews to the recent fascination manufacturers have of ‘coupifying’ their crossovers by slashing the rear roof to create a slicker shape, generally at the expense of rear seat headroom and cargo space.

2026 Volvo EC40 Competitors

Foes show up in the form of a Tesla Model Y, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. Given the level of equipment in this Volvo, it is worth throwing mention of the Genesis GV60 in there as well.

What’s new with the Volvo EC40 for 2026?

It’s difficult to keep up with the naming conventions at Volvo, so we understand any confusion of our readers. This model was formerly called the C40 Recharge but is now called the EC40 with ‘E’ denoting electric and ‘C’ standing for its coupe(ish) body style.

2026 Volvo EC40 Performance

The base single-motor EC40 makes 248 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque from its cantaloupe-shaped electric motor, permitting it to run to 100 km/h in an estimated 7.3 seconds. Popping for the more powerful dual-motor model brings a healthy 402 horsepower and 494 lb-ft of twist.

2026 Volvo EC40 Efficiency

As an electric vehicle, the 2026 Volvo EC40 is estimated by the eggheads at NRCan to travel a distance of 480 kilometres on a single charge of its 82-kWh battery. Meanwhile, the more powerful EC40 Twin is rated at 431 km of range when fully juiced.

2026 Volvo EC40 Safety

Most gearheads know this brand as a near byword for safety. When it was called the C40 Recharge, crash testers at the IIHS gave it top marks for both the small overlap original moderate overlap front exams. A test of the updated overlap measures is on the way.

2026 Volvo EC40 Reliability

Consumer Reports doesn’t have much detail on the EC40 because it is a very new model; fortunately, it has been on sales as the C40 Recharge for some spell, a car which has a 38-of-100 score for predicted reliability and a middling 3-of-5 for predicted owner satisfaction.

2026 Volvo EC40 Interior

Handsome but tidy (some might say ‘bleak’) is a good descriptor for this interior, a phrase which can apply to just about any modern Volvo. Top trims get a powerful 13-speaker stereo system, while everyone can enjoy the likes of responsibly sourced or partially recycled upholsteries, large screens, and a spacious frunk for more carrying capacity.

2026 Volvo EC40 Dimensions

Total length of the five-seat EC40 is only 4,440 millimetres which is actually less than a Honda Civic hatchback (with which this car does not compete but is a familiar yardstick). Width is 1,873 mm and overall height is 1,591 mm.

2026 Volvo EC40 Canadian Pricing

A regular trim, simply called the ‘EC40 Core’ will set ya back $59,950 plus freight and fees for a single motor configuration. Adding another motor to get the 402 ponies will cost $3,550. Go ahead and add about eight grand for the Plus trim and a hefty $12,500 for the top rung Ultra. A tony Black Edition stickers at $76,750 plus add-ons.