VOLVO Automotive Australia is getting in early, saying updates to its XC40 Recharge Pure Electrical vary effectively forward of the MY23 variants’ arrival in Q3 of subsequent yr (2022).
It says the introduction of a single-motor variant of the favored EV will assist meet “surging demand”, the front-wheel drive XC40 Recharge Pure Electrical balancing energy, efficiency, and effectivity, Volvo says.
The dual-motor XC40 Recharge Pure Electrical – which was launched regionally in August this yr – might be upgraded with a modest facelift for 2023 however will increase in value by $3000.
The revised vary scores a brand new entrance fascia with remoulded bumper, frameless grille plate, and new headlight bezels, in addition to a restyled rear bumper. Pixel LED headlight know-how, sustainable upholstery and a brand new alloy wheel design is featured on twin-motor variants.
Options for the brand new single motor XC40 Recharge Pure Electrical embody 19-inch 5 double-spoke design alloy wheels in a Black Diamond-cut end, ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED headlight design, park help digital camera, panoramic sunroof, heated entrance and rear seats and a heated steering wheel, keyless entry, Google digital providers and connectivity, and an unique paint palette.
Volvo Automotive Australia managing director, Stephen Connor, says the choice of an entry-grade XC40 Recharge Pure Electrical will higher permit Volvo to keep up provide of its electrical SUV into the Australian market, assuming provide may be maintained.
“Demand for XC40 Recharge Pure Electrical is unprecedented as Australians embrace electrical vehicles in growing numbers. Our ahead order ebook has by no means been stronger,” mentioned Mr Connor.
“The introduction of the only motor variant in 2022 will allow us to reply to this extraordinary demand with even a extra reasonably priced Pure Electrical possibility. By way of this introduction we’ve got delivered a improbable providing with out compromising on our core values and security.”
“We now have secured a minimal of 20 per cent manufacturing progress for 2022 and we are going to proceed to push for much more manufacturing to fulfill the demand of the model. If our factories can sustain, then our volumes will hit 15,000 items within the close to future,” Mr Connor added.
Priced from $72,990 plus on-road prices, the single-motor XC40 Recharge Pure Electrical undercuts the twin-motor mannequin by $7000. It produces 170kW/330Nm and is powered by a Commonplace Vary (69kWh) battery pack for an anticipated driving vary of 380km.
Volvo says the variant can speed up from standstill to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds and has an electronically restricted prime velocity of 180km/h.
Twin-motor variants – now priced from $79,990 plus ORCs – provide an output of 150kW at every axle to type a complete system output of 300kW/600Nm. A bigger 78kWh battery pack presents a driving vary of as much as 418km whereas the 0-100km/h sprint is dismissed in simply 4.9 seconds.
Each variants are provided with 150kW DC fast-charging capabilities and are backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electrical pricing*:
Single Motor | $72,990 | (new mannequin) |
Twin Motor | $79,990 | (+$3000) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.