The Future of Electric Cars: Exploring the Volvo C40 Recharge

Electric vehicles in India are gaining popularity and prominence as an environmentally friendly and sustainable mode of transportation. With the increasing concern for air pollution and the need for reducing carbon emissions, electric vehicles (EVs) offer several benefits for both individuals and the environment. In India, there is a growing range of electric vehicles available in the market.

The brand 'VOLVO' entered the automotive market of India in 2007 and has successfully established itself in different areas of Indian automotive market by developing the luxury mobility segment, establishing a Digital Technology Hub in Bengaluru. Eventually creating its own ecosystem to invest in timely delivery and customer satisfaction.


Volvo announced its plan to launch an electric car every year in India; Beginning with none other than XC40 Recharge with its launch in July 2023.The EV SUV will be assembled at Volvo’s facility in Hoskote near Bengaluru, making it India's first luxury EV to be locally assembled. The XC40 Recharge is available exclusively on Volvo's website and buyers will be able to place orders from July 27 for a token amount of Rs 50,000.


The XC40 Recharge that has come to India is essentially the facelifted version, with minor cosmetic changes. it has borrowed infotainment and telematics from the facelifted XC60, and that means a sharper new set of digital dials and the new Android-based infotainment system. The driver gets direct access to Google Maps and Assistant, and a number of apps from the PlayStore with the help of an onboard e-SIM.



The Volvo XC40 Recharge will come with a 78kWh battery capable of 150kW DC fast charging that can top the car from 10 to 80 percent in a claimed 33 minutes. with 50kW charger, the company claims the battery to be fully charged within 2.5 hours.

With a claimed range of 418km on the WLTP cycle, the XC40 Recharge is available in India in the higher-spec “Twin” version, which has two electric motors – one on each axle producing 408hp and 660Nm of torque. This makes it almost twice as powerful as the petrol-powered XC40 and comparable to the larger and more expensive Audi e-tron 55 Quattro. All that power gives the XC40 Recharge a brisk 0-100 time of 4.9 seconds, however, the EV is 400kg heavier than the petrol model, weighing in at 2,188kg.

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