Volvo C40 Recharge: Five Things You Need To Know About Volvo’s Second Fully Electric Vehicle

Volvo has finally unveiled their long-awaited C40 Recharge for the Indian market. After the XC40 Recharge, the Volvo C40 Recharge is the brand's second fully electric vehicle. The Volvo C40 Recharge is essentially the coupe version of the XC40 Recharge and is a born-electric vehicle (BEV). It is based on the same CMA platform as the Volvo XC40 Recharge.

1. Volvo C40 Recharge - Exterior Design 

The Volvo C40 Recharge features iconic design elements, like Thor's Hammer LED headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights and closed front panel front instead of the traditional grille. It shares some styling cues with the XC40 Recharge, including sleek LED fog lamps and a black air intake on the lower bumper. The sporty alloy wheels and vertically oriented LED tail lights enhance the modern appeal of the EV. The distinct coupe-like sloping roofline sets it apart from the SUV version. Additionally, the C40 Recharge gets the Pixel LED headlights, which are currently not available in any other Volvo in India. 

Volvo C40 Recharge is being offered in eight different colours: Black Stone, Fusion Red, Thunder Grey, Fjord Blue, Silver Down and Crystal White, Sage Green, and Onyx Black.

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2. Volvo C40 Recharge - Interior Features 

The C40 Recharge's interior resembles the XC40 Recharge. The EV features a 9.0-inch portrait-style touchscreen infotainment system, slim AC vents, wood inlays on the dashboard, vegan leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Harman Kardon sound system, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, 360-degree camera, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

3. Volvo C40 Recharge - Motor, Range and Performance

The C40 Recharge shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the XC40 Recharge. It's built on the same CMA platform and features a dual-motor setup (one on each axle) with a 78kWh battery. The claimed range on the WLTP cycle is 530 km or 683 km according to ICAT, a significant improvement over the SUV's 418 km range. The two electric motors offer all-wheel drive, generating 408 bhp and 660 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-100kph in 4.7 seconds, and can achieve a top speed of 180 km/h. With a 150kW DC charger, the battery can go from 0 to 100 per cent in just 27 minutes.

4. Volvo C40 Recharge - Prices 

The Volvo C40 Recharge is being introduced at an initial ex-showroom price of Rs 61,25,000. The EV will be available for booking from today, September 5, starting at 5 PM, and will be exclusively available on Volvo’s website. It can be booked by making a refundable deposit of Rs 1,00,000. 

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5. Volvo C40 Recharge - Competitors 

The Kia EV6 priced at Rs 60.95–Rs 65.95 lakh and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 priced at Rs 48.47 lakh are competitors of the Volvo C40 Recharge.