Volvo has expanded its range of the battery-electric compact SUV XC40 Recharge downwards. In the future, a front-wheel drive version with 170 kW / 231 PS can also be ordered at prices from 48,650 euros (before deduction of the environmental bonus) (combined power consumption: 20 kWh / 100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g / km²).
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Fast charging with up to 150 kW
The basic model is combined with a 70 kWh battery, which, according to WLTP measurements, allows a range of 400 kilometers. Alternatively, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is still available in the twin all-wheel drive version with two 150 kW / 204 hp electric motors and a 78 kWh battery at prices from 59,250 euros (combined power consumption: 25.0-23.8 kWh / 100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g / km²).
The slimmed-down drive variant with 330 Newton meters of torque allows a sprint from standstill to 100 km / h in 7.4 seconds, with a maximum of 160 km / h. The WLTP consumption is given as 20 kWh per 100 kilometers. Recharging from 10 to 80 percent should be possible in 32 minutes at a 150 kW charging station under ideal conditions.
XC40 Recharge with three equipment options
The front-wheel drive Pure Electric is available in the three equipment variants Core, Plus and Pro. In the basic version, the Stromer offers 19-inch alloy wheels, charging cables, heated sports steering wheel, two-zone automatic air conditioning, seat heating, infotainment system with 9-inch touchscreen with integration of Google Services, voice control, hands-free system and inductive charging cradle for smartphones.
The Plus equipment package also offers an electric tailgate, keyless drive and an expanded arsenal of assistance systems for a surcharge of 3,000 euros. Finally, for around 7,000 euros extra, you get the Pro equipment, which is characterized by a 360-degree surround view system, premium sound, electric seats and a sliding glass roof. The front-wheel drive XC40 is now available to order on the Volvo website. (Text: mh / sp-x, tv | Images: manufacturer)