Video Summary
- The car is now called EX40 instead of XC40 Recharge, in line with the EX30 and EX90.- It's also available as a coupe crossover, called EC40.
- The EX40 has a powerful twin motor version with four-wheel drive, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.
- A single motor version does 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.
- The single motor has been moved to the rear for less wheel spin and improved efficiency.
- Boot capacity is 410 liters with seats up and 1286 liters with seats down; there's a boot floor that can be used as a divider, plus extra space under the floor for the charging cable, but no 12V socket.
- There's a 31 liter front trunk.
- It can tow 1500 kg.
- The EX40 has an 11 kW onboard charger as standard for normal charging.
- Fast charging speed has increased to 180 kW for the smaller battery and 205 kW for the larger battery.
- Faster charging now takes 28 minutes (from 10 to 80%) rather than 40 minutes.
- The design, despite being 7 years old, remains timeless and good-looking.
- Efficiency is not a Volvo strength, the extended range single motor version does about 570 km as a WLTP range.
- A twin motor version does 536 km, a standard range single motor version does 475 km.
- In perfect conditions range is near the stated WLTP range.
- For highway driving the WLTP is not attainable
- It offers great one-pedal drive due to the smooth transition between acceleration and braking.
- The rear seats have plenty of space for legs and head room, but a large tunnel makes it less comfortable for three people.
- Features on the rear seats includes a net and ski hatch, 2 USB ports, and AC vent.
- A large digital display shows the information.
- A lot could have been done with it, it’s only able to display a map and navigation.
- Google Maps is standard, there is Google Play Store, fast and intuitive.
- There are privacy concerns with some users.
- A small cluster has physical buttons such as volume, stop/play, and AC.
- The door pockets are absolutely huge, one liter bottle fits in it.
- The ride feels quick even in the single motor.
- Sporty feel and handling aren't present.
- It's a very comfortable highway cruiser.
- Rear visibility is not good.
- Overall the car evokes a smile, not a grin.
