Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.
| Spec | Volvo XC40 Recharge | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | C$59,950 | C$48,495 |
| Range (Claimed) | 472 km | 385 km |
| Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Motor Power | 175 kW |
| 150 kW |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 167 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3s (0-100 km/h)s | 7.8s (0-100 km/h)s |
| Fast Charging | 28 min (10-80%) | 43 min (10-80%) |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
The Kia Niro EV is the more affordable choice at C$48,495, undercutting the other by about C$11,455. The Volvo XC40 Recharge travels further on a charge, with a claimed 472 km versus 385 km — roughly 87 km more. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the more powerful EV, producing 175 kW to the other's 150 kW.
Choose the Volvo XC40 Recharge if you want more driving range between charges (472 km); pick the Kia Niro EV if a lower purchase price (C$48,495) matters more to you.
Volvo XC40 Recharge vs Kia Niro EV
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| Spec name |  Electric Volvo XC40 RechargeCore Single Motor C$59,950 2024EMI → |  Electric Kia Niro EVEX+ C$48,495 2026EMI → | |
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💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | C$59,950 | C$48,495 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | C$950/mo | C$768/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Gas, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 175 kW Best | 150 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 82 kWh Best | 64.8 kWh | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 420 Nm | 255 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 180 km/h Best | 167 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 7.3s (0-100 km/h)s Best | 7.8s (0-100 km/h)s | |
🔋Range & Efficiency7 specs | |||
Range (Claimed) ↑ higherMax range per charge as claimed by manufacturer | 472 km Best | 385 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | EPA | EPA | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | 28 min (10-80%) | 43 min (10-80%) | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | 8 hrs (240V) | 9.5 hrs (240V) | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4440 mm | 4420 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1863 mm | 1825 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1647 mm | 1570 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2702 mm | 2720 mm Best | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
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