Volvo XC40 Recharge | Features & Specifications

Volvo XC40 Recharge is a compact SUV with a fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrain. The SUV comes loaded with high tech features and is available in 8 colors.

By Arjun D Pawar 12 May 20204315 views

Swedish carmaker Volvo unveiled their first electric vehicle (XC40) under new brand ‘Recharge’ in 2019. Volvo XC40 Recharge is a compact SUV with a fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrain. It comes with Google Android Operating System Infotainment with over the air software update facility.

XC40’s Android-powered infotainment system has in-built Google services as Google Assistant, Google Maps & Google Play Store. The SUV comes in 8 colours and comes with a warranty of 8 years or 1,60,000 kms, whichever occurs first.

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Specifications of Volvo XC40 Recharge

0-100 km/ hr: 4.9 sec
Range: 400+ km
80% charged: 40 mins
Power: 408 hp
Battery: Li-ion 78kWh

Interior of Volvo XC40 is of Charcoal Black colour, and the vehicle comes with 413 litres of trunk volume. The SUV generates a torque of 330Nm and attains a top speed of 180km/ hr.

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Exterior Dimensions:

Length: 442.5 cm
Width, (incl. mirrors): 203.4 cm
Height, (incl. shark fin): 165.2 cm
Track, front: 160.0 cm
Track, rear: 161.0 cm
Ground clearance: 17.5 cm

Volvo XC40 Recharge Specification & High tech features

Features of Volvo XC40 Recharge

No start button, just touch the brake
Wireless Phone Charging
Protective Body Structure
Blindspot warning with steer assist (BLIS)
Theft Protection Bluetooth Key
Driver Assist: Keeps a set speed and distance to the vehicle in front while controlling the steering
Silent and Zero tailpipe emissions while driving
Various Interior parts of the car are made of recycled materials
Car sharing feature via Volvo on Call app

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Volvo cars are known for their safety and the Volvo XC40 is no exception, it is a carbon emission-free vehicle with powerful driving experience. Volvo has committed to making their output (car sales) to become 50% electric globally by 2025 and their latest offering in the fully electric vehicles will be XC90 Recharged, which is expected to be launched in 2022.

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