Volvo C40 Recharge

Model launch date:

Volvo unveiled the C40 Recharge in India on 14 June, 2023. The electric SUV is expected to be launched in August 2023.

Variants:

The C40 Recharge will be available in a single, fully-loaded variant.

Feature list:

Exterior:

Built on the CMA skateboard platform, the Volvo C40 Recharge shares its profile with its sibling, the XC40 Recharge. It sports a closed front fascia, LED headlamps with ‘Thor’s Hammer’ DRLs, a coupe-style sloping roof, and vertical LED tail lamps. It sits on 19-inch, five-spoke, diamond-cut, alloy wheels.

Interior:

Inside, the coupe electric comes equipped with a 12.3-inch digital driver display, a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, a four-way, power-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, and a three-spoke leather steering wheel. Moreover, it also gets a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry, an air purifier, and dual-zone climate control.

Battery, powertrain, and specifications:

Propelling the Volvo C40 Recharge is a 78kWh battery pack that helps the motor to generate 405bhp and 660Nm of torque. The power generated is sent to all four wheels via the dual-motor setup.

Charging time and range:

The C40 Recharge boasts a range of 530km on a single, fully-charged battery and can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 27 minutes.

Safety:

The Volvo C40 Recharge has scored a five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash test.

Competition: 

The C40 Recharge locks horns with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.