The Volvo C40 Recharge is the carmaker’s second electrical automobile (EV) and it’s an SUV-coupé model of the XC40 Recharge P8 electrical SUV.
The Volvo C40 Recharge shares its CMA platform with the XC40 Recharge
Twin electrical motor setup produces a mixed 408hp and 660Nm
78kWh battery pack is estimated to supply a variety of 418km
Volvo C40 Recharge: design and platform
Constructed on the Swedish firm’s CMA platform, the C40 is predicated on the electrical model of the XC40, gaining a sloping roofline and a brand new tail-light design. The entrance encompasses a development of the XC40 P8’s closed-off grille, which is “a brand new face for electrical Volvos”.
At 4,431mm lengthy and a pair of,035mm vast, the C40 has the identical exterior dimensions because the XC40, besides it’s 690mm shorter, at 1582mm, because of the coupé roof. The sloping rear marginally reduces rear passenger head room by 62mm, though boot capability is much less impacted, at 413 litres. There’s additionally a 31-litre below bonnet ‘frunk’.
Whereas the sloping roof offers it a extra hatchback-esque design, Volvo says the C40 Recharge nonetheless gives a raised seating place.
Volvo C40 Recharge: powertrain and efficiency
The C40 makes use of the identical powertrain as its XC40 Recharge P8 and Polestar 2, with a 204hp electrical motor mounted on every axle for a mixed output of 408hp and 660Nm. This ends in a claimed 0-100kph time of 4.9sec. And, as with all Volvo fashions now, its prime velocity is restricted to 180kph.
Volvo C40 Recharge: battery and charging
A 78kWh lithium-ion battery gives an estimated vary of 418km. It may be charged by a 11kW AC charger or a 150kW DC charger, with the latter permitting an 80 p.c cost from empty in round 40 minutes. Volvo says that the machine’s vary ought to enhance over the automotive’s lifetime by way of deliberate over-the-air software program updates.
Volvo C40 Recharge: interiors and options
The brand new SUV will probably be provided with a variety of distinctive inside trim colors and contours and will probably be Volvo’s first fully leather-free mannequin. It additionally options Volvo’s new Android-based touchscreen infotainment system, which was collectively developed with Google, and will probably be provided with limitless knowledge utilization to allow over-the-air updates. That system, which was first used within the XC40 Recharge, gives a major step ahead over its earlier infotainment system.
Volvo has but to launch any pictures of the C40 Recharge’s inside, though it’s anticipated to make use of very comparable styling to the XC40 Recharge.
Volvo C40 Recharge: manufacturing
Due to enter manufacturing later this 12 months with first deliveries in worldwide markets slated for earlier than 2022, the C40 has been launched according to Volvo’s ambition for half of its world gross sales to be full EVs by 2025 and to be an EV-only agency by 2030.
The C40 will probably be produced alongside the XC40 at Volvo’s manufacturing facility in Ghent, Belgium. Will probably be adopted by an electrical model of the next-generation XC90 seven-seater – tipped to reach subsequent 12 months – and a smaller SUV constructed on a brand new platform, set to be named the XC20.
Volvo’s India plans
The Swedish carmaker is ready to launch the all-electric XC40 Recharge in India within the coming months. Volvo has beforehand acknowledged that it’s eager on assembling the electrical XC40 in India, which might lead to a comparatively aggressive value. From 2022, Volvo goals to have solely petrol and battery electrical fashions in India.
As issues stand Volvo gives a complete of 5 fashions in our market – the XC40, XC60, XC90 SUVs together with the S90 and lately launched S60 sedan.
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