Performance

All Volvo XC40 Recharge models feature two electric motors. It has one for driving the front wheels and the other for driving the rear wheels, making it a typical AWD (all-wheel drive) vehicle. This powertrain produces an incredible 402 horsepower to give you quick acceleration. When you get into the new Volvo XC40 Recharge, you will appreciate its refined cruising character and compliant handling. The included regenerative braking facilitates one-pedal driving, which is a convenient and desirable feature in electric cars.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

A 75 kWh battery pack comes standard with the Volvo XC40 Recharge. According to the EPA rating, the 2022 XC40 Recharge can drive up to 223 miles when on a full charge. You can charge the SUV through DC fast charging terminals or at-home chargers that use a 240-bolt outlet. The new XC40 Recharge can charge from 0 to 80% in under 40 minutes using a 150-kW DC fast charger. Alternatively, a 240-volt power source that produces 11kW should charge the vehicle from 0 to 100% in roughly eight hours.

Interior Design

Volvo's standard interface remains in the new XC40 Recharge, meaning you will access most controls via the touchscreen. However, the infotainment system gets Google's modern in-car operating system, featuring convenient applications like inbuilt Spotify and Google Maps. The menus are intuitive and easy to navigate, while overall functionality remains superb. Although it's a compact SUV, the Volvo XC40 Recharge flaunts a reasonably spacious cabin, allowing tall drivers to get into and out of the vehicle without apprehension.

Inside, you can enjoy smart storage compartments for laptops, phones, gym bags, take away food, water bottles, and a lot more. You also have a storage area for your charging cables. The integration of sustainable materials is one of the ways that this vehicle aims to lower its environmental impact. For instance, the interior carpeting arrives entirely designed from recycled plastic.

Technology

With the new Google operating system installed in the infotainment system, you can expect this premium SUV to have exceptional features like Google Maps and Google Assistant. The latter is a voice recognition system that lets you control several functions. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is standard across all models, and it gives several options for customization. A wireless charger, four USB ports, and two 12-volt outlets let you have good choices to keep your smart devices charged at all times. The XC40 Recharge also enables you to create a perfect space via the Volvo Cars app. With a simple command, you can pre-heat, pre-cool, and do a lot more to the car.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge also flaunts one of the best navigation systems amongst its competitors. Thanks to hands-free voice control and the full integration of Google Maps, you can get real-time traffic information to let you quickly get to your destination. The other notable feature is that Google Maps can help you locate charging stations along the way, which comes in handy during long excursions.

Safety Features and Rating

The new 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge features several driver-assist features as standard, including adaptive cruise control and automated emergency braking. The key safety features include lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, pedestrian and cyclist detection, and more. The NTHSA and IIHS have also given the vehicle superb crash-test results.

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