The Volvo C40 Recharge.

25-09-2021 14:11 -

The Volvo C40 Recharge is the first Volvo model in the company's history to be purely electric. The C40 Recharge is based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), an advanced vehicle platform that was co-developed within the Geely Group and offers Volvo the economies of scale necessary for this segment. The C40 Recharge has all the advantages of an SUV, but with a lower and sleeker design with improved aerodynamics. It features a distinctive rear design that matches that lower roofline, while the new front design introduces a makeover for electric Volvos and includes headlights with cutting-edge pixel technology.

The drive consists of two electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be quickly charged to 80 percent in around 40 minutes. It has an estimated range of around 420 km, which is expected to improve over time with over-the-air software updates. The C40 Recharge will go into production this autumn and will be built together with the XC40 Recharge at the Volvo Cars plant in Ghent, Belgium.