Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric Motor & Battery ReplacementCompare Prices & Get Quotes

A Volvo XC40 Recharge electric motor replacement typically costs £3,000-£7,000 for a reconditioned unit supply-only, with fitted prices ranging from £4,000-£9,000 depending on the motor configuration (Single Motor vs Twin Motor) and labour rates.

• Single Motor (rear): £3,000-£5,000 reconditioned
• Twin Motor (each): £3,500-£5,500 reconditioned
• ERAD unit replacement: £3,500-£5,500
• Fitting labour: 6-10 hours at £65-£100/hr

A Volvo XC40 Recharge battery replacement typically costs £5,000-£8,000 for a reconditioned pack from a specialist, with dealer prices ranging from £8,000-£12,000+. The 69kWh, 78kWh and 82kWh battery packs vary in price.

• Used battery pack: £3,000-£6,000
• Reconditioned battery pack: £5,000-£8,000
• New battery pack (dealer): £8,000-£12,000+
• Volvo battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles

The most common sign is a 'Propulsion System' warning on the dashboard. The car may become immobile. The usual culprit is a software glitch that requires a reboot at a dealer - but turning the car off and on or leaving it for a period has been known to cure it.

• 'Propulsion System' warning light
• Complete loss of power / immobility
• Warning lights and software faults
• Inverter Exchange Module (IEM) failure in serious cases

The XC40 Recharge is generally well-regarded, but it has specific issues - particularly around software and the inverter module. The petrol engine and hybrid versions scored 96.5% in the What Car- Reliability Survey, but the pure-electric Recharge has experienced more software-related problems.

• Software glitches are the most common issue
• ERAD (rear motor) failure can occur on Twin Motor variants
• Battery degradation is slightly more noticeable than comparable models
• Extended warranty is recommended for early models

The Single Motor is a rear-wheel drive EV with 238 hp and 420 Nm of torque. The Twin Motor is an all-wheel drive EV with 408 hp (300 kW) and 660 Nm of torque. The Twin Motor also has a larger battery (78-82 kWh vs 69 kWh).

• Single Motor: 238 hp, RWD, 69 kWh battery, 0-62 in 7.3 sec
• Twin Motor: 408 hp, AWD, 78-82 kWh battery, 0-62 in 4.9 sec
• Twin Motor (revised 2024): 402 hp, 255 hp rear + 147 hp front

It depends on the vehicle's value and what has failed. For a 2020-2023 XC40 Recharge worth £14,000-£33,000, a £3,000-£7,000 motor replacement is usually worthwhile if the car is otherwise sound. Battery replacement at £5,000-£8,000 is more significant but may still be justified for higher-value examples.

• Cars worth £20,000+: replacement is typically justified
• Cars worth £14,000-£20,000: evaluate both options carefully
• Battery degradation: check warranty coverage first
• Early cars (2020-2022): factor in potential battery replacement costs