Volvo Car South Africa has announced that the local order books for the C40 Recharge have officially opened. See pricing below…
POWERTRAIN
The C40 Recharge — the first Volvo designed as pure electric-only — features a twin electric motor arrangement (one sited at the front axle and another at the rear). The all-wheel-drive crossover’s peak power and torque outputs are 300 kW and 660 Nm, allowing for a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.7 seconds. The Gothenburg-based brand says the C40 Recharge can travel up to 444 km (WLTP) when its 78 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is fully charged.
SPECIFICATIONS
Available in only top-tier Ultimate guise, the C40 Recharge features an Android-powered, 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. Wireless smartphone charging and a 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system are also present. Further specifications include electrically adjustable and heated front pews, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and a panoramic sunroof. The C40 Recharge also has the Swedish automaker’s driver-supporting safety features. The luggage compartment — accessed via the power-operated tailgate — boasts a capacity of 489 litres.
PRICING
Available online through the ‘My Volvo’ website, the initial allocation for SA is 50 units. Volvo says the first customer cars are scheduled to be delivered in June 2023. The C40 Recharge Ultimate is priced from R1 285 000. Pricing includes a five-year maintenance plan and warranty. The battery pack is covered for eight years or 160 000 km. A home charging wall box and public charging cable are standard.
