MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 2 EPA ratings of the EC40 since 2025 it has averaged 106 MPGe, and the 2026 model beats the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $700.
Every Volvo EC40 version, compared
The Volvo EC40 was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 118 / 95 | 2025–2026 | $649 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 31.8 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.054 |
| Charging per year | $649 |
| Charging over five years | $3,245 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | −$41 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $700 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Volvo EC40 does better in town than out of it: 118 in the city against 95 on the highway, $141 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 118 MPGe | $583 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 95 MPGe | $724 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -23 MPGe (-19%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the EC40 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the EC40 was rated in, all of them at 106 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 118 / 95 | 1 | $649 | |
| 2025 | 118 / 95 | 1 | $649 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Volvo EC40 — 1 engine across 2025–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $700. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Volvo EC40 rated at?
106 MPGe combined, 118 city and 95 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2025 the EC40 has averaged 106 MPGe.
Is the 2026 EC40 more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 106 against 106 MPGe combined.
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