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C40 revives Volvo’s Cxx nameplate of a decade in the past, used first on the restricted manufacturing, choose buyer C30 Electrical

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Geely’s Volvo Vehicles is reviving the nameplate used for its first pure EV – the choose clients and markets C30 of a decade in the past – with the C40 introduced right now (2 March) at a digital occasion hosted at its Swedish headquarters.

The C40 Recharge, “the newest manifestation of [our] dedication to a zero emission future”, in response to the automaker, seems to be a possible problem to fashions at the decrease finish of Tesla’s all-electric vary.

The automaker mentioned: “The C40 Recharge has all the advantages of an SUV however with a decrease and sleeker design. It’s primarily based on the CMA automobile platform and the primary Volvo mannequin in historical past designed as pure electrical solely.”

Volvo additionally promised “a number of further electrical fashions in coming years”.

As introduced earlier right now forward of the digital press convention, Volvo, by 2025, is aiming for half of its international gross sales to be absolutely electrical vehicles with the remainder [plug-in] hybrids. By 2030, it plans each automobile it sells to be a BEV.

“The C40 Recharge represents the way forward for Volvo and exhibits the place we’re going,” mentioned CTO Henrik Inexperienced. “It’s absolutely electrical, supplied on-line solely with a handy care package deal and might be obtainable for fast supply.”

The automobile has a “putting” rear finish design to go along with a decrease roof line whereas the entrance introduces a brand new ‘face’ for electrical Volvos and contains headlights with pixel expertise.

Inside, the brand new mannequin has the excessive seating place “that almost all Volvo drivers favor” and is out there with a variety of color and trim choices distinctive to the mannequin. It is usually the primary utterly leather-free Volvo mannequin.

Just like the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge comes with what the automaker claims is among the greatest infotainment techniques in the marketplace, collectively developed with Google and primarily based on the Android working system. It offers occupants with apps and providers  similar to Google Maps, Assistant and Play Retailer, relying on market.

Limitless information assists connectivity and software program updates are over the air.

The powertrain consists of dual electrical motors on every axle, powered by a 78kWh battery that may be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes. Anticipated vary is round 420km (260 miles) which is anticipated to enhance over time by way of the OTA software program updates.

As additionally introduced earlier right now, the C40 Recharge BEV might be offered solely on-line whereas, in step with its new ambition of decreasing complexity in its mannequin vary, and specializing in “enticing” set-specification variants, Volvo has “drastically simplified the buyer providing” for its new mannequin.

Patrons will even obtain a ‘care package deal’ which incorporates service, guarantee and roadside help plus supply insurance coverage and residential charging [wallbox] choices.

The C40 Recharge goes into manufacturing subsequent autumn and might be constructed alongside the XC40 Recharge in Ghent, Belgium.