The Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first ever fully electric car, based on the XC40 compact premium SUV. Like the XC40, the XC40 Recharge is built on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), an advanced vehicle platform co-developed within the Geely Group. In a new update, Volvo Cars designers have given the XC40 line-up a refresh to reinforce its cutting-edge design and modern statement, which is also the version that has arrived in India today at a price of Rs. 55.90 lakh (ex-showroom, India). If you want to know more about the car, then head to our detailed first drive review of the Volvo XC40 Recharge here.
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Starting with the design changes to the Volvo XC40 Recharge, the car features a new front bumper and a frameless grille plate keeping the all-electric XC40 Recharge visually in sync with the Volvo C40 Recharge, aligning the two cars that spearhead Volvo Cars' electrification journey. The signature Thor's Hammer headlights are augmented with pixel LED light technology, enabling them to automatically adapt to traffic in front. Additionally, new exterior colours and rims are made available, as well as premium leather-free upholstery options.
Volvo XC40 Recharge also receives premium leather-free upholstery options.
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Inside, the new wool blend upholstery in the Recharge models is made from 30 per cent responsibly produced wool and 70 per cent polyester with contrasting white piping. The car is also equipped with an advanced air purifier system that prevents up to 80 per cent of hazardous PM 2.5 particles from entering the cabin. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is equipped with an infotainment system jointly developed with Google, such as Google Assistant, Google Maps, and apps on Google Play. The XC40 Recharge can receive large software and operating system updates over the air.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is equipped with an infotainment system jointly developed with Google.
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The Volvo XC40 Recharge comes with twin electric motors, one on the front axle and one on the rear axle. These are powered by a 78-kWh battery that can be fast charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just over 30 minutes. The version has an estimated range of around 438 km. it develops a total system output of 402 bhp and 660 Nm of peak torque with Volvo claiming a 0-100 kmph run in just 4.9 seconds.
Volvo XC40 Recharge has an estimated range of around 438 km (WLTP).
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is also equipped with a new, Scalable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensor platform that consists of an array of radars, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors. This enables the development and deployment of active safety systems, such as the detection of other road users, automatic braking, and collision avoidance. It also allows for gentle driver support from standstill up to highway speeds, through the Pilot Assist function.
