More battery power to the people
We’re expanding our popular fully electric XC40 Recharge line-up with a new, single electric motor variant.
Both XC40 Recharge variants come with a Care offer and, in selected markets, Recharge tyres.
Our ambition is to sell only fully electric cars by 2030, so one of our focus areas is to help more people make the switch to battery power. We want a snowball effect: the more people feel comfortable driving (and can afford) a fully electric car, the faster the market share will grow. Then there’s a boost to charging infrastructure and electric car sales. You get the gist.
To support that ambition, we’re expanding our all-electric XC40 Recharge line-up. The all-wheel drive XC40 Recharge Twin has been a big success. Now we’re adding a variant that has only one electric motor, powering the front wheels.
So what do you get in the front-wheel drive XC40 Recharge? The powertrain is responsive and powerful, delivering 231hp from a 69kWh battery. The anticipated range is around 400km on a single charge under the WLTP drive cycle (preliminary figures). The battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent of capacity in around 32 minutes on a fast-charging system.
“With the addition of a single-motor XC40 Recharge, we broaden the appeal of our fully electric line-up,” said Henrik Green, our chief technology officer. “Customers can now choose between two distinct variants of XC40 Recharge, as well as the recently launched Volvo C40 Recharge.”
“The all new single-motor XC40 Recharge allows us to enter a new segment at a competitive price point”
We’re expecting a big response. Especially in the EMEA region, where Recharge cars account for almost half of our sales, the new single-motor XC40 Recharge can make some waves.
“We’re committed to being leaders in the premium electric car market,” said Arek Nowinski, our head of EMEA. “In EMEA we’ve set ourselves the ambition that by 2025, two-thirds of sales should come from pure electric cars. The all new single-motor XC40 Recharge will play a crucial role towards meeting that high ambition as it allows us to enter a new segment at a competitive price point.”
As we introduce the single-motor XC40 Recharge, we also make some changes and updates to the XC40 Recharge Twin. Both variants of the XC40 Recharge have undergone a variety of changes to the software and drivetrain since the initial introduction last year, improving efficiency and range. These changes will also be rolled out to existing XC40 Recharge customers via over-the-air updates.
The new, single-motor XC40 Recharge will go on sale in the coming weeks and, will first be introduced in Netherlands, Norway, UK, Sweden and Germany.
The new single-motor XC40 Recharge powertrain delivers 231hp from a 69kWh battery.
Both XC40 Recharge variants come with a Care offer and, in selected markets, Recharge tyres. The Care offer includes items such as service, warranty, roadside assistance, as well as insurance and home charging options where available. This makes it more attractive to get an electric car and provides convenience, regardless of whether you subscribe, lease, or pay cash. Customers can check with local retailers for availability.
Recharge tyres come as standard in Northern and Central European markets. A single set of tyres removes the bi-annual hassle of tyre changes and reduces CO2 emissions compared to winter tyres – and Recharge tyres are capable of safely handling a wider range of weather and road conditions than summer or winter tyres.
