Volvo has just announced the launch of the XC40 recharge. It will be a locally produced car. After a Year this compact mid-size EV has been launched in the Indian market with a price tag of ₹55.90 lakh. Which is ₹11 lakhs more than the petrol variant. The customers will be able to book this EV with a token of ₹ 50,000 from the 27th of July.
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The XC40 Recharge comes with two electric motors and delivers the output of 402 hp and 660 Nm of peak torque. And to provide the extra space the 78kWh battery pack is placed under the front seats. The new Volvo XC40 Recharge can go from 0 to 100kmph in just 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 180kmph. It has a WLTP range of 418 km. It offers 0 to 80 percent charge in just 40 minutes by 150kW DC fast charger while 0 to 100 takes eight to ten hours by an 11kW AC fast charger. The company is offering a three years warranty on the car and an eight-year warranty on the batteries.
The Volvo XC40 recharge has a handful of new features like a new nine-inch Android-based infotainment system with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Volvo’s connected car tech, through the ‘Volvo On Call App’, to preheat or pre-cool the car remotely. It will be equipped with techs like a digital driver’s display unit, dual-zone automatic climate control, four USB-C ports, a Harman Kardon stereo system, and a panoramic sunroof.
It will also have additional features such as powered front seats with memory and Level 2 Autonomous Driving capability. The safety features of this electric SUV include four high-definition 360-degree cameras for parking view, a blind spot information system, lane aid, cross-traffic alert, and also a set of adaptive headlights. In dimensions, it is 15 mm longer but has a lower ground clearance of 175 mm due to the battery pack. It comes with a blacked-out grille and new dual-tone 19-inch alloy wheels. The boot space is now 452 liters, with an additional 31-liter boot under the bonnet.
This sub-compact electric SUV is made on the same design platform as XC40 although the front bumper gets an aggressive and slick touch. Volvo XC40 recharge will compete with the likes of Ioniq 5, MG ZS Ev, and Kia’s EV 6.