After being unveiled in June this year, the Volvo C40 Recharge has finally been launched in India at Rs 61.25 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). At this price point, it is Rs 4.35 lakh more expensive than the XC40 Recharge SUV.
Powertrain and Range
- Volvo has provided the C40 Recharge with a 78kWh battery pack, linked to a dual-motor AWD setup delivering a combined output of 408PS and 660Nm with a 40:60 front and rear power ratio, good enough to complete the century run in just 4.7 seconds. It claims a range of up to 530 km on a single charge.
- When it comes to charging, the EV supports DC fast charging of up to 150 kW capacity, which takes roughly 28 minutes for 10-80%. On the other hand, an 11 kW home charge will take around 7.5 hours for a full charge.
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Volvo C40 Recharge – Design and Dimensions
- For those who aren’t aware, the Volvo C40 Recharge is essentially a coupe version of the XC40 Recharge SUV. Having said that, the main difference in their appearance lies in their silhotte where the C40 features a slopping roofline merging into the rear windscreen.
- From the front, the C40 looks largely similar to its SUV counterpart, flaunting LED headlamps with integrated Thor’s hammer DRLs, closed-off grille and sharply designed bumper with fog lamps.
- Underpinned on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform,, the SUV coupe measures 4,431mm in length, 1,863mm in width and 1,582mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,702mm and a boot space of 413 litres.
Interior and Features
Inside, the C40 Recharge features an identical dashboard layout to the XC40 Recharge, with key features including –
- A portrait-style 9-inch touchscreen with Android OS and in-built Google Maps and Google Assistant
- A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Dual-zone climate control
- Powered front seats with heating & cooling function
- Memory function for driver’s seat
- 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
- Wireless smartphone charging
- 360-degree camera
- Multiple airbags
- Hill-assist
- ADAS tech, comprising dynamic cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring system, parking assistant, etc.
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