
Volvo · SUV · 2026
EC40
82 kWh battery
Top speed: 180 km/h
175 kW
“This electric coupe SUV punches above its weight on performance, especially with the twin-motor setup. It's polished, premium, and practical.”
“This electric coupe SUV punches above its weight on performance, especially with the twin-motor setup. It's polished, premium, and practical.”
Pros
- Striking coupe SUV silhouette stands out
- Twin-motor with performance software is seriously quick
- 200kW fast charging is best-in-class territory
- 28-minute 10-80% charge time is genuinely useful
- Google-based infotainment is fast and intuitive
- OTA updates keep the system fresh long-term
- Seats designed with orthopedic input — real comfort focus
- Ski hatch and underfloor storage are clever touches
Cons
- Rear headroom is tight thanks to sloping roofline
- Steering feels numb for anyone who likes driver feedback
- Small touchscreen icons are fiddly while moving
- Twin-motor efficiency drops noticeably vs single-motor
- Real-world highway range falls well short of rated figures
- Rear seat space is decent but not class-leading
Reviews (1)

Car Junkies · 5 months ago · EN
The EC40 is a sharp-looking electric coupe SUV that punches above its weight on performance, especially with the twin-motor setup. It's polished, premium, and practical — though the sloping roofline does cost you some rear headroom.
Driving Experience
The ride is composed and confident, with the dual-motor variant genuinely quick and fun. There's a slight firmness over rough surfaces, but that trade-off gives you better cornering stability.
Pros
- Striking coupe SUV silhouette stands out
- Twin-motor with performance software is seriously quick
- 200kW fast charging is best-in-class territory
- 28-minute 10-80% charge time is genuinely useful
- Google-based infotainment is fast and intuitive
- OTA updates keep the system fresh long-term
- Seats designed with orthopedic input — real comfort focus
- Ski hatch and underfloor storage are clever touches
Cons
- Rear headroom is tight thanks to sloping roofline
- Steering feels numb for anyone who likes driver feedback
- Small touchscreen icons are fiddly while moving
- Twin-motor efficiency drops noticeably vs single-motor
- Real-world highway range falls well short of rated figures
- Rear seat space is decent but not class-leading
Value for Money
Pricing isn't confirmed in Thai Baht yet, so it's hard to judge local value directly. If it lands competitively against the EX40 and other premium EVs in Thailand, the performance and charging specs make it a strong case.
Verdict
If you want a premium EV that looks different, charges fast, and can genuinely surprise you when you need acceleration, the EC40 makes a lot of sense. Tall rear passengers or anyone who prioritizes driving engagement over refinement might want to look elsewhere.
All Specifications
| Battery | 82 kWh |
| Range | 590 km |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s |
| Power | 235 bhp (175 kW) |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h |
| Drive | FWD |
| DC Charging | 200 kW (26 min) |
| AC Charging | 11 kW |
| Cargo | 480 L |
| Seats | 5 |