Volvo XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge Fully Electric

Volvo Philippines formally unveiled the all-new fully electric Volvo C40 Recharged and the Volvo XC40 Recharge that are powerful and full of contemporary Scandinavian design, use of more sustainable materials, and safety features. 

Both the Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge are based on Volvo’s advanced vehicle platform called the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA). Aside from this, they also have the same All-Wheel Drive (AWD) twin-motor powertrain. These models run at 408 electric horsepower and 660 Nm of torque. The Volvo C40 accelerates at 4.7s (0-100kph) while the Volvo XC40 rockets at 4.9s (0-100kph). 

This next-generation electric powertrain increases the capacity of the C40 and XC40 Recharge SUVs, giving a longer range of 549 km and 537 km, respectively. It also offers quicker DC fast charging, normally from 10% to 80% percent in just 27 minutes. “Our pure electric Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge are siblings that carry the trademark Volvo DNA of safety, quality, and sustainability. Yet even identical twins still have different personalities, as does our all-electric duo. One thing for sure is that both Volvos are designed to provide our customers with the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way,” said Volvo PH president and CEO Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, who led in the unveiling of the twin cars and in the introduction of the special guests – Sweden Ambassador Annika Turnborg and Volvo Cars Asia Pacific head of operations Keith Schafer.

These all-new, all-electric Volvo models come at a special introductory price of P3,990,000for the XC40 Recharge and P4,190,000 for the C40 Recharge. Even more enticing is a Volvo Ownership Package that includes an 8-year battery warranty, 5-year roadside assistance, a 3-year comprehensive car warranty, 1 wall box charger, and unlimited digital update service.

The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. Its coupe-like roofline is a key differentiator from its XC sibling. The rear of the C40 Recharge features a striking rear-end design to go with the lower roof line, while the new front design introduces a new face for electric Volvos and includes headlights with state-of-the-art pixel technology. The all-electric XC40 Recharge also features a new front bumper and a frameless grille plate that keep it visually in sync with the Volvo C40 Recharge, aligning the two cars that symbolize Volvo Cars’ electrification journey. 

Volvo has been a leader in the automotive industry for decades, especially in the area of safety and care for the environment. Even before sustainability mobility became a trend, Volvo already recognized its role in the environmental movement. 

In the Philippines, Volvo was also the first car brand that launched a Plug-in Hybrid variant for a range of models. Subsequently, a range of boost hybrids were introduced in the Volvo XC40, XC60, XC90, and S90 models.