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2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review
The electric Volvo XC40 is about to have its name changed, but the existing single-motor base grade is still a solid offering.
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James Wong
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XC40
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City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
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Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$85,900 - $133,900
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plenty of performance for a base model
- Wants for very little on the spec sheet
- Real-world efficiency is competitive
Misses
- Smaller battery eats into usable range
- Heated seats are an option
- Rear packaging shows ICE origins
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$3,900)
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 210kW - 400kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 400Nm - 795Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | - | |
