2025 Volvo Electric Vehicle Efficiency: Understanding Le/100 km Ratings
May 30 2025,
You know how to read L/100 km ratings on gas cars. Lower numbers mean better fuel economy and cheaper gas bills. Electric cars use Le/100 km instead. The "e" stands for equivalent. This measurement works the same way but shows how much electricity your car uses.
Le/100 km ratings help you compare electric cars just like gas cars. You can also figure out how much money you'll save each month. The 2025 Volvo electric cars have Le/100 km ratings that save you hundreds of dollars every year.
How Le/100 km Saves You Money
Le/100 km turns electricity use into numbers you already understand. A car with 2.0 Le/100 km uses the same energy as 2.0 litres of gas would provide. But electricity costs much less than gas.
Here's how the math works in Ontario:
- Electricity: about $0.13 per kWh
- Gas: about $1.45 per litre
- You save about 70% on fuel costs with electric
The Volvo EX30 uses just 1.9 Le/100 km in the city. That means $2.47 in electricity for 100 kilometres. A gas car using 10 L/100 km costs $14.50 for the same distance. Drive 14,000 kilometres per year and you save $1,685 annually.
Natural Resources Canada tests all cars the same way. You can trust these numbers to compare any electric car to any other car.
Volvo Le/100 km Ratings by Model
|
Model |
Configuration |
City |
Highway |
Combined |
Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EX30 |
Single Motor (18" wheels) |
1.9 |
2.3 |
2.1 |
414 km |
|
EX30 |
Single Motor (19"/20" wheels) |
1.9 |
2.3 |
2.0 |
420 km |
|
EX30 |
Twin Motor |
2.0 |
2.4 |
2.2 |
402 km |
|
EC40 |
Single Motor |
2.0 |
2.5 |
2.2 |
480 km |
|
EC40 |
Twin Motor |
2.2 |
2.7 |
2.4 |
431 km |
|
EX40 |
Single Motor |
2.0 |
2.5 |
2.2 |
476 km |
|
EX40 |
Twin Motor |
2.3 |
2.8 |
2.5 |
418 km |
|
EX90 |
Twin Motor (21" wheels) |
2.7 |
2.9 |
2.8 |
499 km |
|
EX90 |
Twin Motor (20"/22" wheels) |
2.8 |
3.0 |
2.9 |
483 km |
The EX30 leads the pack with the lowest Le/100 km ratings. Even with all-wheel drive, it stays efficient at 2.2 Le/100 km. The bigger EX90 uses more energy because it weighs more and carries seven people. But it still beats most gas SUVs.
What Affects Your Real-World Efficiency
Your wheel choice matters. The EX90 proves this clearly. Choose 21-inch wheels and get 2.8 Le/100 km. Pick 20-inch or 22-inch wheels and use 2.9 Le/100 km. The difference adds up over thousands of kilometres.
Electric cars work backwards from gas cars. You get better efficiency in the city than on the highway. Stop-and-go traffic lets you recover energy through regenerative braking. Highway driving at steady speeds uses more power because of wind resistance.
Your driving style affects efficiency too. Smooth acceleration and gentle braking help your numbers. Aggressive driving hurts your range and increases your Le/100 km consumption. Air conditioning use during summer months also impacts efficiency, though much less than heating systems do in other seasons.
City vs Highway Driving Patterns
Electric cars flip the script on efficiency. Gas cars usually do better on highways. Electric cars do better in cities. Here's why:
City driving gives you more chances to brake. Every time you slow down, the motor becomes a generator. It puts energy back into the battery. Traffic jams actually help your efficiency.
Highway driving keeps your motor working hard. Wind resistance increases with speed. Drive 120 km/h instead of 100 km/h and your Le/100 km numbers go up noticeably.
Your driving style affects efficiency too. Smooth acceleration and gentle braking help your numbers. Aggressive driving hurts your range and increases your Le/100 km consumption.
Getting the Most from Your Investment
Le/100 km ratings give you the real story about electric car costs. The numbers show exactly how much you'll save compared to gas. The 2025 Volvo lineup offers efficiency that cuts your fuel bills by hundreds or thousands of dollars each year.
Your specific savings depend on your driving habits and local electricity rates. But every Volvo electric car delivers substantial cost reductions compared to gas vehicles.
Ready to see how much you'll save with Volvo electric efficiency? Visit Volvo Cars Villa and we'll calculate your personal cost savings based on your driving patterns. Bring your recent gas receipts and we'll show you the exact difference.
