The first Volvo electric car is the XC40 Recharge, an all-electric version of the gas-powered Volvo XC40. While the new electric version is still a charming and practical SUV and affords all the right qualities that made us love the gas-powered version, the XC40 Recharge offers more power and packs more tech equipment.
Now in its second year, this boxy small electric crossover gets an improved driving range, moving from 208 miles per charge to 223 miles. While features like a storage box under the driver’s seat and power rear door child locks are out. Volvo still packs the 2022 XC40 Recharge with more standard features, including the Plus package. The newly standard Plus package comes with features like a standard 360-degree surround-view camera and a 12-volt power outlet in the cargo area.
Although this small Volvo SUV has a lot of tough competition to deal with, with even more on the way, leasing the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge gives you a small electric SUV with tons of standard features and performance and practicality with an EV prestige.
Powertrain & Performance
Volvo equipped the 2022 XC40 Recharge with two electric motors (one at the front and the other at the rear wheels) that combine with a 78-kWh lithium-ion battery to give a power output of 402 horsepower and 486 lb-ft torque. This drivetrain comes standard with an all-wheel drive and sends this small electric SUV to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds.
The new XC40 Recharge is a quick electric crossover, probably the quickest Volvo you’d be driving. It is also a comfortable cruiser, delivering a quiet and refined ride quality.
Fuel Economy
According to the EPA, the 2022 XC40 Recharge earns an estimated economy rating of 92 MPGe city and 79 MPGe highway.
Range & Charging
With its 75.0-kWh battery pack, the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge can go up to 223 miles on a full charge, 15 miles more than its preceding model.
Volvo says that the new XC40 Recharge supports up to 150-kW DC fast charger and 240-volt outlet at home. The DC fast-charging will get the battery from 10% to 80% in about 40 minutes.
Interior, Cargo
If you’ve been inside the gas-powered XC40, stepping inside the new XC40 Recharge gives you a feeling of de ja vu. The 2022 XC40 still affords a thoughtfully designed and well-built cabin with spacious two-seat rows.
Volvo still equips the new XC40 Recharge with the familiar 12.3-inch gauge cluster screen and 9.0-inch infotainment display that sports Volvo’s latest Android-based infotainment system.
Safety
Just like what you expect from a Volvo, the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge packs many driver-assist and active safety features including,
- Automated emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic high-beams
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Forward collision warning
If you’re looking for an EV that’s not so flashy but quite capable with exciting performance and ample passenger and cargo space, the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the deal!
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