Volvo C40 Recharge EV India Debut Tomorrow, Here's What to Expect

The Volvo C40 Recharge is all set to make its public appearance in India tomorrow, i.e. June 14, 2023. The company will debut its second all-electric car, which will be locally assembled at its Hoskote facility near Bengaluru. It will join the Volvo XC40 Recharge in Volvo India's line-up of electric vehicles. The upcoming car is anticipated to be priced higher than the already available XC40 Recharge, which starts at Rs 56.90 lakh. We expect its pricing to be around Rs 60 lakh. Prices are ex-showroom. Upon its launch, the C40 Recharge will be Volvo's answer to the similar luxury electric vehicles offered by brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW.

Now, while the C40 Recharge is new for the country, the electric car is already on sale in international markets. So, here's a look at what you can expect from it in India.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV: Battery, Range

The C40 Recharge is built on the CMA platform that also underpins the XC40 Recharge. Two versions of the C40 Recharge are offered in global markets, each with different specifications. A single-motor, rear-wheel-drive unit has a maximum power output of 232bhp and a peak torque of 420Nm. Then we have a twin-motor setup with a 78kWh battery pack. This dual-motor system is anticipated to provide power to all four wheels through the AWD system. With a claimed driving range of 360 to 450km on a single charge, the motor will likely churn out 400bhp of maximum power and 660Nm of peak torque. The AWD model can go from 0 to 96.5km/h in 4.5 seconds.

There are two charging options available. The electric car can be charged from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in about 37 minutes, using a 150kW DC fast charger. With an 11kWLevel 2 charger, the C40 Recharge can be 90 per cent charged in 7 to 8 hours. However, we have no confirmation as to which version (AWD and RWD) will be available in the Indian market. 

Volvo C40 Recharge EV: Features

Inside, the upcoming Volvo C40 Recharge features leather-free vegan upholstery, powered and ventilated front seats, a powered tailgate, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12-inch digital instrument panel, a Harman Kardon-derived 13-speaker audio system, a wireless charger, an air purifier, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, automatic climate control, etc. 

As far as safety goes, it gets ABS with EBD, airbags, hill start assist, brake assist, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS technology. 

Volvo C40 Recharge EV: Exterior

On the outside, the new car sports a sloping roofline, a closed-off panel, Thor's hammer-styled LED headlamps with all-LED illumination, and vertically-oriented LED taillights. The C40 Recharge rolls on 19-inch aero wheels. Dimensionally, the Volvo C40 Recharge measures 4,440mm in length, 1,910mm in width, and 1,591mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,702mm.   

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV: Price

As for the price, we have no exact update. But, speculations are rife that the carmaker will keep it either close to or more than the XC40 Recharge. The starting price for the Volvo XC40 Recharge is Rs 56.90 lakh (ex-showroom). According to reports, the carmaker aims to bolster its EV segment in India, and the introduction of the C40 Recharge will further the automaker's plan of being an all-electric brand by 2030.