Volvo C40 Recharge v/s Kia EV6

The Volvo C40 Recharge and the Kia EV6 are two of the most popular electric vehicles in the market. Both Kia and Volvo are all-in one electric vehicles, with Volvo committing to going all-electric by 2030.

If you are looking for an EV which is something like coup styled and supposedly a crossover ,there are two excellent options available: Volvo C40 recharge and Kia EV6.These two have pretty similar handling score,similar ac charge rates but still have some key differences.

 So let's take a look at comparison and see which one is to choose as per customers requirements.

Price

Kia EV6 offers a starting price of Rs. 60.95 Lakh(avg.ex-showroom price), Looking at the Volvo C40 and you’ll see that the pricing is more expensive overall when compared to the Kia EV6.

Volvo C40 offers starting price of Rs 61.25 Lakh(avg.ex-showroom price).

Features

Both the Volvo C40 Recharge and Kia EV6 come with standard features, including, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, wireless charging, an electric tailgate, and a suite of driver assistance features.

Dimension

The Volvo C40 Recharge is 4440 mm long, 2034 mm wide, and 1595 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2702 mm and a curb weight of 2150 kg.

The Kia EV6 is 4635 mm long, 1880 mm wide, and 1547 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2900 mm and a curb weight of 2041 kg.

Range and charging

The Volvo C40 Recharge has a range of 363.7km , while the Kia EV6 has a range of 498.8 km .The EV6 also has a faster charging speed than the C40 Recharge. The EV6 can charge from 10-80% in 20 minutes, while the C40 Recharge takes 40 minutes to charge from 10-80%.

Kia has really considered how quickly buyers want to charge up and be back on the road. Kia EV6 when it’s using a DC Fast Charger it can power up from 20-80% in between 18-20 minutes in optimal weather conditions. There is no question that the Kia EV6 has an advantage over the Volvo C40 when it comes to charging speed.

Volvo C40 owners can expect to be hanging around a DC Fast Charge station for around 37-40 minutes, or almost double the time of the Kia EV6. Volvo C40 takes around 8 hours to go from 0-100% on a Level 2 240V charger or a full 60 minutes more than a Kia EV6.

Performance

The Volvo C40 Recharge and the Kia EV6 are both powered by dual electric motors. The C40 Recharge produces 402 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque, while the EV6 produces 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque. The C40 Recharge is slightly faster than the EV6, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds compared to 4.4 seconds for the EV6.

Kia EV6 Vs Volvo C40 : Must know facts

The Kia EV6 offers multiple trim levels, which can offer up to 310 miles of range, well above the Volvo C40’s 226 miles of range across all three of its available trim levels.

The Volvo C40 incorporates multiple Google programs like Google Maps and Google Voice Assistant across its interface aligned with over-the-air updates for the latest software.

Kia’s EV6 GT trim is one of the fastest mid-range EVs on the road with a 0-60 mph speed of 3.2 seconds.

Charging the Kia with DC Fast Charging technology will provide almost double the charge speed over the Volvo C40.

The Kia EV6 also wins on having more cargo space with 24.4 cubic feet of space behind the passenger row compared to Volvo’s 15 cubic feet.

Summing Up

The Volvo C40 Recharge and the Kia EV6 are both excellent electric vehicles. The C40 Recharge is a good choice for buyers who are looking for a stylish and luxurious electric SUV. The EV6 is a good choice for buyers who are looking for a long-range electric SUV with a fast charging speed.