Volvo EC40 charging time on a 22 kW AC public charger
Effective charging power: 11 kW (AC).
≈ 7 h 11 min
That is an estimate for a 0–100% charge of the Volvo EC40’s 79 kWh usable battery on a 22 kW AC public charger.
⚡ The Volvo EC40 has an 11 kW onboard AC charger, so on this 22 kW AC supply it charges at 11 kW — the onboard charger is the limit, not the wallbox.
Volvo EC40 on 22 kW AC — charge times
| Charge | Time |
|---|---|
| 0–100% (full) | 7 h 11 min |
| 20–80% (daily) | 4 h 19 min |
| 10–80% (road trip) | 5 h 2 min |
| Add 100 miles of range | 2 h 25 min |
AC charging is roughly linear, so the full 0–100% time is a reliable overnight estimate.
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Same car, other chargers
| Charger | Effective | 0–100% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 kW plug | 2.3 kW | 34 h 21 min |
| 7 kW wallbox | 7.4 kW | 10 h 41 min |
| 11 kW wallbox | 11 kW | 7 h 11 min |
| 50 kW DC | 50 kW | 1 h 6 min |
| 150 kW DC | 150 kW | 22 min |
| 350 kW DC | 200 kW | 17 min |
FAQ
- How long does it take to charge a Volvo EC40 on a 22 kW AC public charger?
- Roughly 7 h 11 min for a 0–100% charge, at an effective 11 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 7 h 11 min.
- Can the Volvo EC40 use the full 22 kW?
- The Volvo EC40 has an 11 kW onboard AC charger, so on this 22 kW AC supply it charges at 11 kW — the onboard charger is the limit, not the wallbox.
- What is the fastest way to charge the Volvo EC40?
- Its peak DC rate is 200 kW and its onboard AC charger is 11 kW. A 150 kW or faster DC charger gives the quickest top-up; home AC is best done overnight.