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The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Ultimate has a single motor with rear-wheel drive and gets close to 300 miles of range. It starts around $50,000, and the as-tested price is $59,995.The Volvo XC40 brings back the funkiness of old boxy Volvos, yet is futuristic because of its EV nature. It is possible to opt for an XC40 in mild hybrid form, which would reduce the price of the car by about $10,000.
"Recharge" in Volvo language means the car is a full EV. Recharge models of other Volvo models indicate it is a plug-in hybrid. Volvo's naming conventions are in a transitional stage.
The cargo area has a shelf tray with hooks that can fold to hang shopping bags. With the rear seats folded down, the vehicle provides a mostly flat load floor. The electric motor is mounted in the rear, so the floor is higher.
There is no start/stop button; the vehicle activates with seatbelt use. Also, the XC40 has good places to put things.
It has 248 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, and drives quite well. The dual-motor version is very fast. The power level on this car feels appropriate. It can be described as a little zippy, but not fast. There are no artificial driving noises. The steering is light.
The driver aids, like pilot assist, are well-tuned, as the system's adaptive cruise control does not ping pong too often, the way it did in older models.
