New Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge - RWD, more range, and faster charging
16 January 2023, 08:00:38
Let’s start with the two new rear-wheel drive powertrain options. The single motor with standard range is driven by a 175 kW permanent magnet electric motor, which provides a 3% increase in power output over the outgoing 170 kW single-motor front-wheel drive variant. In the XC40 Recharge single motor, the same 69 kWh battery capacity is carried over, but enhancements in cooling efficiency mean it can now deliver increased range up to 460 km according to the WLTP test cycle, compared with 425 km before (WLTP). The range of the C40 Recharge single motor improves up to 476 km from 438 km (WLTP). A 10-80% charge takes approximately 34 minutes using a 130 kW DC public charger.
If you feel the need for more power and range, you can also opt for a larger battery coupled with a more powerful, 185 kW permanent magnet e-motor on the rear axle. This second new variant comes with an 82 kWh battery pack which boosts range up to 515 km for the XC40 Recharge single motor extended range and up to 533 km (WLTP) for the C40 Recharge single motor extended range. Here too, charging power has improved as the larger battery pack allows for charging at an updated top rate of 200 kW DC (previously 150 kW DC maximum), while a 10-80% charge takes approximately 28 minutes.
The all-wheel drive variants also benefit from these updates, realizing even more impressive range improvements. The previous set-up of two 150 kW e-motors on the front and rear axles has been replaced by our in-house developed 183 kW permanent magnet e-motor on the rear axle and a new 117 kW asynchronous electric motor on the front axle. This new configuration, paired with an 82 kWh battery pack and overall efficiency improvements in battery cooling, means the XC40 Recharge Twin Motor AWD can now drive up to 500 km on a single charge, a 62-km boost over the previous iteration. The range of the C40 Recharge Twin Motor AWD has improved up to 507 km from 451 km (WLTP). Exterior updates also help to improve efficiency where possible. For example, a new 19-inch alloy wheel for both XC40 and C40 Recharge not only boosts the overall look of the models, but it also helps to reduce drag through its aerodynamic design.
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge variants
- Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor / Volvo XC40 Recharge E60
- Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range / Volvo XC40 Recharge E80
- Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor / Volvo XC40 Recharge E80 AWD
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