Electric Revolution: The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge at Volvo West Island

Volvo is serious about electrification. The company was one of the first to announce its intention to go completely electric and for several years now, it has been doing everything it can to achieve this goal. 

By 2025, Volvo wants to have one million electric Volvo vehicles bearing its logo on the road. Just five years later, in 2030, it will offer only models without combustion engines. And at that point, we will remember that it was the Volvo XC40 Recharge that started it all. 

At Volvo West Island, located in Montreal, near Terrebonne, Saint-Eustache, Sainte-Thérèse and Boisbriand, it is above all your Volvo dealership par excellence, but also your Volvo garage that will take the greatest care of your vehicle. Don’t wait and find a new Volvo vehicle or leave with confidence with a used car in West Island.

The Right Size that Appeals!

To launch its all-electric shift, Volvo didn’t decide to follow the lead of some of its competitors and go with its most expensive, top-of-the-line model. Instead, the company chose to launch with its most affordable product, precisely to allow a maximum of consumers to try the Recharge recipe. 

The electric Volvo XC40 is based on the XC40 SUV, which is powered only by a gasoline engine. The XC40 Recharge is Volvo’s answer to the Tesla Model Y and bordering on the Ford Mustang Mach-E. 

This choice is doubly judicious, because in addition to the more accessible price, the compact SUV format is the one that appeals the most throughout the industry. We are therefore talking about added value for all consumers. 

Configuration and Charging

The model is served by a 75 kWh battery that powers a two-motor powertrain. The total power that comes in is 402 horsepower and all-wheel drive is standard. 

With that kind of power, performance is a given. As for the range, it is estimated at 335 kilometres, which is more than enough to meet everyone’s daily needs. Behind the wheel, smoothness is the order of the day, as is agility. Just add in the quietness and the extra horsepower. 

The recipe for four-wheel drive is simple. All XC40 Recharge models are equipped with two electric motors, one driving the front wheels, the other the rear wheels. We are thus talking about permanent action. Recharging can, of course, be done at fast DC charging stations, or at a Level 2 charging station of the kind you install at home via a 240-volt outlet. 

A Welcoming Interior

Beyond its electric appeal, the 2022 XC40 Recharge is a delight to be in. Its cocoon is filled with well thought-out and well laid-out storage spaces. The driving position is perfect, and the seats are very comfortable and inviting; you quickly feel like putting on the miles with this vehicle. And because the XC40 Recharge doesn’t have a combustion engine, there is a trunk in the front to hold even more luggage. Better yet, you can put more precious objects that you want to keep out of sight. 

A Connected Vehicle

For technology lovers, the XC40 Recharge features a new multimedia interface, Volvo’s Sensus Connect. The latter features a new generation of software developed in collaboration with Google’s Android Automotive. The system, already introduced with the Polestar 2, a new car from the company’s purely electric division, has greatly impressed all those who have had the opportunity to use it. It is fast, intuitive and user-friendly. And users of Apple products can rest assured that the system is compatible. 

In terms of presentation, a 12.3-inch digital display dashboard sits in front of the driver. It offers several customization options. Wireless charging for cellular devices is also on the menu. Nothing is missing from the XC40 Recharge.

Really, the XC40 Recharge goes the extra mile with an eco-friendly approach that’s sure to please. The model retains all the qualities of the gasoline version we had the opportunity to discover three years ago, in addition to offering all the advantages of electrification. 

A road test of this SUV at Volvo West Island will convince you. Just come by and it’s done!