2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge
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Volvo has chosen a very subtle look for its first EV model. Just like the Hyundai Kona, the main visual difference between the gas and electric model is the lack of a proper grille.
Otherwise, this new “Recharge” version looks the same as the regular XC40.
Just a bit cleaner up front, which is always good.
Same thing inside, where the interior is carried over from the gas models.
Volvo claims a range of “at least 249 Miles” (400km). With 408HP.
That all sounds pretty good.
The new EV is just the first of many. Since “recharge” will actually be a whole lineup.
Volvo plans to launch a fully electric model every year for the next 5 years.
Apparently, the “recharge” name will also be used for plug-in versions.
Which means there will be a “Recharge” version of every model they make.
No pricing yet. The regular XC40 starts at around $34 000.
I would imagine the Recharge model to be at least $10 000 more.
That would be in the same range as the BMW i3 in the US.
It looks fine just like the regular model but i still don't know why they teased this car so much. And they should have launched this with the regular version. They're a little late to the party…
Weird that they basically gave away the electric S40 sedan to their Polestar subsidiary but decided to keep the electric XC40 for themselves.