Volvo Recharge twin MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo Recharge twin has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2022 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 99 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 87 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 87 mpg | 87 mpg | #11 of 151 (93th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 87 mpg | 87 mpg | #16 of 166 (91th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 99 mpg | 99 mpg | #15 of 176 (92th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo Recharge twin placed highest in 2022 at #11 of 151, and lowest in 2023 at #16 of 166. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 106 | 91 | 99 | 116.2 | 0.1 | $750 | 257 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 94 | 80 | 87 | 132.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 226 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 94 | 80 | 87 | 132.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 226 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 87 → 99 mpg | +12 mpg | 116 gal |
What Recharge twin fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Volvo Recharge twin burns 116 to 116 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $348 | $348 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $407 | $407 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $465 | $465 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $750 to $750 a year in fuel, or $7,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 99 mpg the Volvo Recharge twin is 72 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,084 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volvo nameplates
Every Volvo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.