Model year
2026 Volvo EC40
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2026 Volvo EC40 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 97–106 MPGe combined and 31.7–34.8 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV BEV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC40 · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 118 | 95 | 106 | 31.7 | 298 | $700 |
| EC40 Twin · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 105 | 88 | 97 | 34.8 | 268 | $800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Volvo EC40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.