After eight years, Volvo finally updated their C-Series models – the C40 Recharge – in the RECHARGE global cloud conference. As a model under the CMA platform, the C40 Recharge is built based on the pure electric XC40 and is Volvo’s first model that only provides electric power.
In terms of appearance, there is not much difference from the pure electric XC40, only adjustments have been made in terms of length, width, height and other dimensions. The biggest difference lies in the design of the streamlined car side and the integration of the “Viking Axe” taillights.
On the interior, the C40 Recharge also retains the design of the pure electric XC40 – the Nordic minimalist style. The official interior backlighting looks interesting and features 100% non-leather materials, which align with Volvo’s environmental protection philosophy. The instrument cluster has been optimized for the display of electric information and also supports map displays.
In terms of power, the C40 Recharge also uses the power unit of the pure electric XC40: front and rear dual motors, a maximum power of 300 kW, peak torque of 660 N·m, and acceleration of 0-100 km/h within 4.9 seconds. It also includes 78 kWh of ternary lithium-ion batteries with a WLTP range of 420 kilometers.
The official price of the C40 Recharge has not been announced, but it can be referenced to the price of the pure electric XC40, which is CNY 299,000.
Volvo will become a “fully electric car company” by 2030. To achieve this goal, they will remove internal combustion engine products (including hybrid power) before 2030. Volvo has already completely stopped researching internal combustion engines and hybrid technologies, and all electric car sales will be moved online, no longer through dealerships.
Source: Volvo
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