2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge: Volvo’s First 100% Electric SUV
May 22 2023,
The 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge is a fully electric iteration of the popular XC40. This Volvo SUV embodies the Swedish manufacturer’s commitment towards providing electric mobility, without compromising on raw performance.
Discover right now why this Volvo electric car is an excellent option for anyone looking to get in on e-mobility, all while getting their fair share of power, comfort, and the pure style so important to Volvo.
Volvo: Electric Performance
Volvo’s 2023 XC40 Recharge is powered by dual electric motors developing a combined 402 horsepower. This electric SUV provides an instant response at startup: it can go from 0 to a 100 km/h in only 4.9 seconds. It’s an attractive choice for drivers in search of graceful urban driving and dynamic handling. The Volvo XC40 Recharge pushes onward smoothly and always in total silence!
It easily combines performance and eco-friendliness with its impressive technical specs:
|
XC40 Recharge |
Battery |
78 kWh lithium ion |
Engine |
2 electric engines (front and rear) |
Horsepower |
402 hp |
Torque |
486 lb ft |
Acceleration (0–100 km/h) |
4.9 seconds |
Towing capacity |
2,000 pounds |
By offering the XC40, Volvo answers the ever-growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious vehicles. The brand has even committed to being fully climate neutral by 2040, and the 2023 XC40 Recharge, the first 100% electric Volvo SUV is an integral part of this vision.
XC40 Recharge: Generous Range, Quick Recharge
An essential aspect of a good electric car is its range, and the XC40 Recharge doesn’t disappoint, thanks to its high-capacity battery. Once completely charged, you can confidently drive up to 359 km across urban areas or even longer roads.
The XC40 Recharge offers useful functions to help drivers optimize their SUV’s range, such as driving mode selection so that you can customize your energy consumption depending on your driving wants and needs.
Apprehensive about charging time? The XC40 Recharge is equipped with a quick charge technology: it can go from 10% to 80% in only 32 minutes.
Volvo SUV: Smart and Modern Design
Volvo’s XC40 Recharge keeps the XC40’s modern and distinctive style, all the while showing a few adjustments exclusive to the new electric version. LED headlights give the vehicle a high-end style, while elegant body lines emphasize the SUV’s contemporary aesthetic.
This five-seater offers a luxurious and spacious cabin, and generous space for all passengers, all designed with high-quality materials. Here’s how Guillaume Rivard, a journalist for the 2023 Car Guide, describes the Volvo XC40 interior:
“… the 2023 Volvo XC40 is one of the most aesthetically pleasing luxury crossovers out there, with a great silhouette and attractive details like those ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED headlights and available two-tone exterior.”
The comfortable interior has been devised with the appreciable exclusion of leather surfaces and mats made from recycled materials. The storage solutions are numerous and conceived for active and connected workers, always on the move. You’ll find storage solutions for water bottles, sports bags, cellphones, laptops, cables, and even your lunch.
We can’t forget to mention the ingenious front luggage compartment, which gives you more space than ever before. Furthermore, the rear luggage compartment offers a volume of 452 L. If more space is needed, the rear seats can be folded down to give you a total cargo area of 1,328 L.
Cutting-edge Technology and Safety
The Volvo brand is known for its advanced safety technologies. The XC40 Recharge is no exception to the rule, as it offers an entire range of safety devices to ensure every passenger is safe inside its cabin. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is equipped with a big 9-inch screen, easily usable even while wearing gloves, that allows a user-friendly access to the vehicle’s many features:
- 360° camera.
- Cross-traffic alert with automatic braking
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
- Rear traffic alert
- Google services (Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store)
Regarding the Volvo XC40 prices in Canada, it’s important to note that rates can vary greatly depending on the chosen model’s specs and features. The electric Volvo XC40’s price starts at $62,670 for a brand-new vehicle. This SUV’s base features include:
- Google Assistant and other Google features, available for a 4-year period
- BLIS and rear cross-traffic alert
- A power tailgate
If you want to learn more about this electric Volvo model, and if you’re looking for a Volvo XC40 for sale, come by Volvo West Island, your Volvo dealer in Montréal, close to Highway 40 and a few minutes away from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. Our team of experts is waiting for you!