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Volvo C40 Recharge

Subcompact Crossover

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Volvo C40 Recharge is a subcompact battery-electric crossover in production from 2021. It is powered by 204hp of electric twisting power aided by a battery capacity of 78kWh. More battery-motor combinations may be forthcoming.

Unfortunately, the C40 Recharge is unusually ugly even for a subcompact crossover.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Volvo C40 Recharge uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 20%

Pros

Decent performance
Up to 420km electric range

Cons

No powerful engine options
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 64%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Decent range
Impressive acceleration
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lacks a conventional radiator grille
Not as sporty as XC40
No automatic gear selector
Fiddly map app
Pricier than the petrol-powered T4
Not a sportscar

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The Recharge line is only offered with Volvo’s higher-end trim levels. Inscription means our XC40 T5 gets 19in alloy wheels, leather upholstery, wooden dashboard trim and a 12.3in infotainment touchscreen. Plenty of options have been added, including a 360deg camera, a panoramic glass roof, a powered tailgate, heated seats, wireless phone charging and tinted rear windows.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Sleek looks

Cons

Pricier than the petrol-powered T4
No automatic gear selector

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 63% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The C40 is Volvo's first model available only with electric power. The 402bhp Twin Pro powertrain is all that's available for now. The C40 will get the single-motor, lower range and less expensive powertrain options just made available on the XC40 Recharge. The car's trip computer estimated 256 miles on a fully charged battery.

Pros

Powerful twin-motor powertrain
Comfortable to drive
Decent range

Cons

Not as sporty as XC40

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References

^ Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 2021 long-term review. [autocar].
^ New Volvo C40 Recharge 2021 review. [autoexpress].

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