Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the Volvo C40 Recharge:The Volvo C40's exterior design is "stunning" with a sleek front compared to the XC40. It has the "Hammer of Thor" lights and grille-less front. The roof line is lower and sportier than the XC40.
There are two powertrain options: a single motor and a dual motor.
The single motor has 170kW of power and 330 Nm of torque, with a 69 kWh battery that provides 434 km of range.
The dual motor has 300 kW of power and 660 Nm of torque, with a 78 kWh battery offering 420 km of range. The dual motor gets to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds.
Charging time with a 150 kW fast charger is 40 minutes to get from 10% to 80%.
The battery architecture is 400 volts and charging is not as fast.
Having the dual motor makes the drive "beautiful." The car itself feels grounded and steering is "assured and accurate."
Accessing one-pedal driving isn't the simplest, but one setting is strong.
The instrument cluster only displays the percentage of battery remaining, which is less than ideal. Kilometers of remaining range are displayed via the infotainment unit.
The rear visibility is limited.
The low roofline impacts headroom. Tall drivers may experience heat from the panoramic glass roof as there is no cover. Shorter drivers may struggle to see over the dashboard because the seating is not adjustable.
The interior is typical of modern Volvos, but is nothing revolutionary.
There is comfortable rear seating. Features like door pockets, armrests with cupholders, USB-C ports, and heated seats are included.
The boot has 413 liters of space with a storage area beneath for the charger.
The car is packed with safety features, including collision avoidance, advanced body structure, and a unique battery protection cage.
Pricing for the C40 Recharge starts at $81,666 drive away for the single motor with the "plus" trim, and $89,645 drive away for the dual motor "ultimate" trim.
