In 2021 Volvo has confirmed that it will eventually move exclusively to electric mobility. The announcements came at the same time that the manufacturer introduced the first model that opens this way: the C40. Visually, the C40 is nothing more than an XC40 with a redesigned rear roof. To reflect a much more streamlined silhouette. Volvo said the model “maintains the high driving position that customers want.” Although its name on C reminds of the past of the coupe manufacturer (C30, C70). The cabin of the C40 is also very similar to the interior of the XC40, and equipped with Android OS multimedia system. Allows compatibility with most common applications. As for the cover, all are guaranteed to be free of genuine leather, so as not to harm the welfare of the animals. And at the technical level?

Zero electric models at Volvo

The technical platform (CMA) is common to the Volvo XC40 Recharge, as is its battery, available at launch. Its 78 kWh takes advantage of the new model’s meticulous aerodynamics to offer approximately 420 km of range. It can be charged to 80% in 40 minutes. But these are outdated numbers now. At the beginning of the year Volvo has announced that it wants to update two of its small crossoverswith. Upgrading their engines and therefore their power and autonomy levels. was announced the new version is called Expanded Tidy, equipped with a new 82 kWh battery. In the C40 and XC40 range, it adds to the entry-level 69kWh. Power from 78 kWh, which was limited to the mid-range Twin version, is now also 82 kWh.

Increased autonomy for both models

These numbers were already known, but the final autonomy for each version has not yet been formalized. Volvo made estimates that turned out to be wrong, but for the better! The Swedish manufacturer underestimated the autonomy figures, which are increasing for the three versions.

Here are the new numbers announced:

• C40 / XC40 Recharge (69 kWh): 477 km / 467 km
• C40 / XC 40 Twin Recharge (82 kWh): 550 km / 585 km
• C40 / XC 40 Extended Range Recharge (82 kWh): 582 km / 573 km

Given the size and scale of these two models, these figures are far from anecdotal ! Volvo, in addition to reviewing power and autonomy, also touched on charging speed. Both the C40 and XC40 accept up to Charging power 200 kW, against 150 kW until now. When Volvo updates its models, it doesn’t pretend! Prices in France start at €46,990 for the C40 €51,890 for the XC40.