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2026 · Volvo · Electric

EC40

Twin-Performance-Ultra

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Cost to own / mo

R20,000

R16/km

Market price

R1,396,800

Annual total

R240,000

Drive Score

41/ 100

How this cross-over ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value4
Efficiency0
Reliability65
Practicality96

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Cost to own / mo

R20,000

R16/km · R240,000/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR0
InsuranceR2,444
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
DepreciationR16,296
Cost to own / moR20,000

Specifications

Body type
cross-over
Transmission
electric
Engine
Power
300 kW
Torque
670 Nm
Driven wheels
all
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
18.71001 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Gears
0-speed
Top speed
180 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,440 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Wheelbase
2,702 mm
Ground clearance
171 mm
Kerb weight
2,210 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
404 L
Fuel tank
82 L
Range
510 km

Tyres

Front tyres
235/45 R20
Rear tyres
255/40 R20

Safety

Airbags
7

Ownership

Warranty
100,000 km / 5 yr
Service interval
30,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

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