2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge: Going Electric in Style
November 26 2021, Volvo West Island
If you’re in the market for a luxury SUV, one of the options that’s coming your way is the Volvo XC40 Recharge. The XC40 is already a familiar sight in the lineup, and it’s making a big splash because of the style and driveability it offers. Now, it’s all available with an all-electric powertrain, a first in the history of the Volvo Group.
Here’s what to expect from the Volvo XC40 electric, from its remarkable beauty to its new pricing, powertrain and amenities.
The Beauty of the Volvo XC40 is the Talk of the Town
The XC40 is a work of art on four wheels. It’s perfectly proportioned, taking the style of a wagon on wheels and combining it with the utility of an SUV, without looking like either. It’s a vehicle that has its own identity, and it’s shaping up to be as different as it is practical for consumers.
You only have to look at the Volvo XC40 Recharge reviews to see that. In an article written for La Presse, Charles René gives his first impressions of the Volvo XC40 interior:
“The dashboard design is soothing with its beautiful symmetry.
The vertical air vents [...] are elegant and give a solid impression.”
Some consumers ask: Is Volvo a German car? Anyone who has ever opened the doors of a Volvo knows: they are resolutely Swedish and have a purely Scandinavian design. The seats are particularly comfortable:
- Heated front seats
- Available heated rear seats
- Seat extension
- 4-way lumbar support
- And many other features
XC40 Recharge P8, the Electric Power
The name Recharge P8 is the one you need to find in the model’s catalogue to enjoy the variant we’re interested in here. This one is served by two permanent magnet electric engines.
The Volvo SUV offers a total power output of 402 horsepower. Torque is rated at the equivalent of 486 lb-ft. Under acceleration, the distribution couldn’t be more optimal, which assures us of a performance that borders on perfection. Grip is simply exceptional.
The instantaneousness of the torque means that the model comes out of the blocks like an Olympic sprinter. In fact, it takes only 4.9 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h. And what about the acceleration? Just as impressive. For example, it takes only 2.2 seconds to jump from 80 to 120 km/h. You will never have had so much fun driving an SUV.
As for the range, it is announced to a maximum of 359 km by the company. Recharging can go from 10% to 80% capacity in only 33 minutes with a level 3 terminal. In fact, here’s what 20 minutes of charging can get you, depending on the terminal:
|
Terminal |
Voltage |
Charge/20 min. |
|
Level 2 |
240 V |
15 km |
|
Charger 50 kW |
400 V |
67 km |
|
Charger 150 kW |
600 V |
134 km |
A Very Convenient Model
In addition to its stylish looks and eye-popping engine, and the chance to save thousands of dollars on gas, the Volvo XC40 Recharge offers all the amenities you’d expect from a luxury SUV.
But it offers even more. For example, the navigation is best in class with Google system integration. Yes, the system offers an array of intuitive and useful technologies like:
- Google Maps
- Voice commands from the Google Assistant
- Charging station display
- Automatic updates
And in addition to its practical configuration that allows us to enjoy a generous cargo space in the back (452 L in the trunk; 1,328 L with the seats down), we also enjoy a trunk under the hood in the front.
More Affordable Volvo XC40 Price
It’s news that will make many people happy: the Swedish manufacturer has chosen to offer a reduced Volvo XC40 price for the new year. The Volvo XC40 Recharge Canada is now under $60,000, making it eligible for both federal and provincial grants.
Your Volvo dealer and garage near Highway 40 and minutes from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is honoured to offer you top-of-the-line Volvo Canada models. Volvo West Island awaits you!
