Volvo XC40 Recharge

Volvo XC40 Recharge Engine and Other Specifications

This EV has been provided with dual synchronous motors with permanent magnets and a 78 kWh lithium-ion battery to develop a maximum power of 402bhp and peak torque of 660 Nm. These power figures help the car to achieve a kick-down of 0-100 km/h within 4.9 seconds, as stated by the carmaker. The rated top speed of the XC40 Recharge is 180 km/h and the ARAI-claimed driving range is 418 km.

The further specifications of this electric car include an all-wheel-drivetrain, one pedal drive, and a single-speed automatic transmission system with shift-by-wire technology, which is an electronic connection between the gear shifter and automatic gearbox instead of a mechanical one, resulting in an easily operable transmission system.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Exterior

The expressive exterior design of this car exhibits a unique covered front grille with body-coloured border and inserts, adjustable headlights, LED fog lamps, aerodynamically designed 19-inch five-double spoke black diamond cut alloy wheels, black roof with contrasting signature design elements, rear bumper with high-gloss black diffuser, a ""Recharge Twin"" rank mark badge, and L-shaped LED tail lights. Furthermore, this Volvo car features black stone door mirror covers, high gloss black side window trims, glossy black roof rails, an integrated antenna, black exterior rear-view mirror covers, a recharge embossed logo on the D-pillar, and C-pillar recharge moulding.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Interior

The interior of this car is furnished with leather-free suede textile upholstery consisting of textile seat panels with contrasting charcoal connect bolsters and inserts. The suede textile provides excellent grip and natural ventilation therefore the seat upholstery of this car becomes a combination of ease and comfort. Additionally, the cabin encompasses a leather-free three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in synthetic material with satin silk trim and glossy black décor, and a google integrated and android powered infotainment system with over-the-air software updates. Furthermore, the Volvo XC40 recharge interior boasts a 12.3-inch driver information display with evolved layout and crispier high-resolution, a nine-inch centre display with a touch screen, an audio system with Harman Kardon premium sound system, and two-zone climate control, among other elements.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Safety Features

The body structure of this car incorporates reinforced lower crash beams in the front to mitigate the frontal collision force while the rear electric powertrain is integrated into the body structure to help distribute the rear collision force away from the cabin. Besides this, the battery has been embedded in the middle of the car in a unique safety cage to avoid any harm to the battery because battery safety is very important for the occupants’ safety. Furthermore, this car has a 360-degree view camera, lane-keeping aid, six airbags, a seatbelt minder for all the seats, pyrotechnical pre-tensioners for the front and rear outer seats, and whiplash protection for front-seat occupants, along with many other safety features.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Price and Variants

The Volvo XC40 recharge price is similar to the rivals like Mercedes-Benz GLA and Kia EV6. Though it is sold in a single variant, P8 AWD, five different colour offerings are also there, which are Crystal White, Fjord Blue, Onyx Black, Thunder Grey, and Sage Green.