Volvo’s all-new addition to the EV space comes in the form of the XC40 Recharge. Although this CKD car doesn’t have any direct rivals as of now, it can be seen as an alternative to the Kia EV6. So which of the two EVs would be better to buy? Let’s find out!
Powertrain Specifications
| Kia EV6 | Volvo XC40 Recharge | |
| Max Power | 229PS (RWD) / 325PS (AWD) | 408PS (AWD) |
| Max Torque | 350Nm (RWD) / 650Nm (AWD) | 660Nm (AWD) |
| Top Speed (Electronically limited) | 183kmph (RWD) / 186kmph (AWD) | 180kmph |
| 0-100km-h Time | 7.9s (RWD) / 5.2s (AWD) | 4.9s |
| Battery Capacity | 77.4 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Charging Capabilities | supports up to 350kW of DC fast charging | supports up to 150kW of DC fast charging |
| Charging Time | 50 kW DC fast charging (10% – 80% in 73 minutes) / 350 kW DC hyper charging (10% – 80% in 18 minutes) | 150 kW DC fast charging (0- 80% in 33 minutes) |
| Range (WLTP) | 528km (RWD) / 506km (AWD) | 418km |
- The Kia EV6 in its sole GT line trim comes with RWD and AWD drivetrain options, but the XC40 recharge comes with AWD only.
- The Volvo XC40 recharge outclasses both variants of the EV6 in terms of power and torque making it faster, however, the EV6 does get a slightly higher top speed of 186kmph than the XC40 recharge.
- Although both cars have the almost same battery pack, the EV6 gets a higher claimed range of 500+ km in both its variants, with the RWD at 528 km and the AWD at 506 km.
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Dimensions
| Kia EV6 | Volvo XC40 Recharge | |
| Length (mm) | 4695 | 4425 |
| Width (mm) | 1890 | 1863 (w/o mirrors) 2034 (w/ mirrors) |
| Height (mm) | 1550 | 1647 (Including shark fen) |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2900 | 2702 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 176 |
| Boot Space (liters) | 512 (expandable up to 1300L) | 452 (expandable up to 1290L) |
- The EV6 is longer than the XC40 recharge in terms of both length and wheelbase, but the XC40 recharge is both taller and wider in comparison to the EV6. Due to this, the XC40 boasts a more SUV-ish stance whereas the EV6 looks more like a crossover.
- The ground clearance on both these cars is also pretty small being under 180mm, so it’s clear their strength only lies on the tarmac.
Comfort and Convenience
| Kia EV6 | Volvo XC40 Recharge | |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes (Kia Connect) | Yes |
| Infotainment Display Size | 12.3-inch (horizontal) | 12-inch (vertical) |
| Instrument Cluster | Fully digital | Fully digital |
| Power Adjust Front Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | Yes | Yes (Hands-Free) |
| Parking Sensors | Both Front and Rear | Both Front and Rear |
| Audio System | 6-speaker system as standard / 14-speaker Meridian System (Optional) | 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto/ Apple Carplay | Yes | Yes |
| AR Heads-up Display | Yes | No |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic AC | Yes (Dual Zone) | Yes (Dual Zone) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes (Panoramic) |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes (Heated and Cooled) | Yes (Heated and Cooled) |
| ADAS | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Safety Rating | 5–stars (EURO NCAP) | 5-stars for XC40 (EURO NCAP) |
- The interior tech of both the cars is very neck and neck, but the EV6 with its curved cockpit-style dual 12.3-inch displays feels levels above and more futuristic than the XC40 recharge which sports a conventional look with its vertical 12-inch infotainment system and 10-inch digital driver’s display.
- Both cars get our beloved electric sunroof but the XC40 gets a panoramic sunroof compared to the single pane roof in the EV6.
- Both cars offer ABS, EBD, and ESC as standard features and even ADAS features like lane mitigation warning, adaptive cruise control, lane watch assist, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.
- The Kia EV6 scored a perfect 5-stars in EURO NCAP and the XC40 recharge, although not officially tested, is also 5-star rated at EURO NCAP considering the car it is built off of, the XC40 scored 5-stars at the EURO NCAP.
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Price
| Kia EV6 | Volvo XC40 Recharge | |
| Price (Ex-showroom) | Rs 59.95 – 64.95 lakh | Rs 55.90 lakh |
It is worth noting that initially the Kia EV6 was limited to just 100 units only. However, the brand received 355 pre-launch reservations for the electrified cross-hatch. So, the Korean carmaker has now decided to increase the planned deliveries by 3.5 times. On the other hand, bookings for the XC40 Recharge will commence online from July 27.