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2021 (71) Volvo XC40 300kW Recharge Twin Plus 78kWh 5dr AWD Auto

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

12.3" Progressive Driver Display9" centre console portrait touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel forceBluetooth hands free telephone kit
Front park assistGoogle automatic services - Nav with google maps, apple carplay/android auto, voice recognition with google assistant
Lane keep assist with driver alert controlOncoming Lane Mitigation
Rear park assist cameraSpeed limiter
Speed sensitive steeringVolvo on call with charge station locations and route planning and pre climatisation
Wireless Smartphone Integration includes Apple CarPlay and Android autoWireless/Inductive Mobile Phone Charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW AC onboard charger7m 10amp charge cable with 3 pin plug
Dynamic chassisElectric front and rear axle drive
Recharging port located in nearside front wing 

Entertainment

DAB Digital radioHigh performance sound, 8 speakers/250W, front USB and 2 rear type C USB
Steering wheel mounted remote controls 

Exterior Features

Active bending LED headlightsAdaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Auto dimming interior mirrorAutomatic headlamp levelling
Black stone door mirrorsBlack stone roof
Colour co-ordinated front grille and surroundColour coordinated auto folding and heated power door mirrors
Dark tinted windows for rear door side windows and cargo compartmentEmbossed rear side roof pillar
Front and rear electric windowsFront recharge tread plates
Headlight cleaning systemHigh gloss black front and rear skid plate
High gloss black lower front bumperHigh gloss black roof rails
High gloss black sensus surround decoHigh gloss black window trim
Home safe and approach lightingLED front fog lamps with cornering function
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activationRear wiper
Roof antennaRoof spoiler
Visible VIN plate 

Interior Features

12V socket in front tunnel console and cargo compartment2 zone electronic climate control and rear air vent with clean zone air quality system and pollen filter
3 spoke sports tailored steering wheel60/40 versatile split folding rear seat
A-pillar parking ticket holderAmbient front door and instrumental panel lighting
Centre console cupholders and storageCharcoal headlining
Driver's side lower dashboard credit card storage compartmentExtended front seat cushions
Flexible load floor and grocery bag holderFloor mats
Front and Rear reading and courtesy lightsFront footwell illumination
Front headrestsFront load compartment (31 litres)
Front tunnel net pocket and integrated waste binGlovebox bag hook
Heat pump (Enhanced cabin heating and cooling efficiency with optimal vehicle range)Heated front seats
Heated rear seatsHeated steering wheel
Height/reach adjustable steering columnIlluminated glovebox
Illuminated luggage compartmentIlluminated tailgate
Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holderIsofix attachments on rear seats
Load protection netMulti directional lumbar support
Multicolour theatre lightsPower driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
Power passenger seatRear armrest / integral cup holders / storage tray
Rear coat hookRear headrests
Sports pedalsTailored gearknob
Underfloor cargo storage 

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbeltsCity safety includes pedestrain detection and front collision warning with full auto brake
Drivers knee airbagDual stage driver/passenger airbags
Electronic parking brake with auto holdFirst aid kit
Front and outer rear seatbelt reminder and pretensionersFront seats SIPS airbags
Hill descent controlHill start assist
Inflatable curtainPassenger airbag cut-off device
Power child locks on rear doorsRoad sign information display
Run off Road MitigationRun off Road Protection
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)Slippery road and hazard light alert
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction ControlTyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake AssistWarning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front 

Security

Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensorCare key with user defined top speed
Convenient entry and startKey integrated remote control central locking + fuel flap with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Keyless drive plus handsfree tailgate opening/closingLocking wheel nuts
Private locking for tailgate 

Trim

Cutting edge aluminium inlay 

Wheels

Tyre sealant kit + 12v compressor
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh78Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)1440
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW7.4
Battery TypeLithium-ionCharging Port LocationLeft Side Rear
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8Usable Battery Capacity75
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH25WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL23.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH2.5WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL2.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb417WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH412
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL417WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb259
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH256WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL259.1

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0 

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0
Badge Power408Coin Description300kW Recharge Twin
Coin SeriesPlusGeneration Mark1
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
Service Interval Frequency - Months24Service Interval Mileage18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)4.9Engine Power - BHP408
Engine Power - KW300Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM4350Engine Torque - LBS.FT487
Engine Torque - MKG67.3Engine Torque - NM660
Top Speed112 

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front235/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear255/40 R20Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style5 V SPOKEWheel Type20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1651Length4425
Wheelbase2702Width1910
Width (including mirrors)2034 

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2650Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1328
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)452Max. Loading Weight537
Max. Roof Load75Max. Towing Weight - Braked1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750Minimum Kerbweight2113
No. of Seats5Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.4
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

By Jonathan Crouch

Introduction

The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric crossover is pretty much everything you'd expect a Volvo full-EV model to be. This fashionable battery-powered compact premium SUV offers a choice of single motor and twin motor drivetrains, the latter with a prodigious output of 408hp. The drawback is premium pricing but otherwise, a lot of boxes seem to have been ticked here. Let's check this car out as a used buy.

History

Electrification is the biggest change the motor industry has seen in decades. Which for Volvo back in 2020, made the introduction of its very first full-EV, the XC40 P8 (later re-badged the 'Recharge Pure Electric') one of the most significant milestones in this Swedish brand's history. The XC40 sits on the same CMA platform used for the fully-electric Polestar 2 model, so it was pretty straightforward to create a milkfloat mobility version of this little SUV. Mind you, with 408hp on tap from the Twin Motor version that was first put on sale, this car was a long way from milkfloat mobility. In 2021, a front-driven smaller-battery 69kWh Recharge Pure Electric model joined the range. And in 2022, Volvo introduced a sleeker C40 Recharge body shape too. In Spring 2023, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric got some really far-reaching changes; a switch from front to rear-wheel drive for the base 'Single Motor' version; and different front and rear e-motors for the 'Twin Motor' version. Plus faster charging times and higher EV driving range figures across the line-up. It's the earlier 2020 to early-2023-era models though, that we examine here from a used buyer's perspective.

What You Get

The main visual difference marking out this Recharge Pure Electric XC40 model is its blanked-off front grille, which is rarely a great adornment for an EV - and isn't here. Otherwise, there's the XC40's usual 'robot-inspired' styling, plus piercing 'Thor's Hammer' LED headlights and a clamshell bonnet. From the side, this battery-powered remit of this Pure Electric variant is difficult to spot; there's a 'Recharge' badge on the sharply angled rear C-pillar but that's about it. Even the charging flap looks exactly like a fuel filler cap. Otherwise, this BEV XC40 variant has all the hallmarks of a well equipped XC40 including a contrast-coloured 'Black Stone' roof, High Gloss Black integrated roof rails and big wheels, usually 19-inches in size but 20-inchers on the top version of the 'Twin Motor' model. You might do better identifying this Volvo's Zero Emissions BEV status at the rear; there's an identifying badge and of course, tail pipes are absent. Like any other XC40, this one rides on the brand's 'Compact Modular Architecture' platform, which is why it rolled down the same Ghent factory production line as its combustion-fuelled range stablemates. At the wheel, you get the usual cool Scandinavian vibe that helped to make the XC40 one of the best selling premium-badged compact SUVs of its kind. Which means digital dials, a dose of Swedish minimalism and door bins bigger than any you'll have ever seen (because the lower door cards don't have to accommodate big audio speakers). The two screens do of course incorporate specific EV features. The 12.3-inch 'Progressive Driver Display' you view through the 3-spoke wheel has a speed meter on the left and a drive meter on the right, the latter showing you whether you're using battery charge or regenerating it. And the 9-inch Centre Console Portrait Touch Screen can show a location map with marked charging points, along with charging and 'Driving' sections, the latter allowing you to select a 'One Pedal Drive' option that maximises the effect of regenerative braking. The central monitor also showcases Volvo's Android infotainment set-up which includes worldwide navigation to Google Maps, advanced voice recognition by Google Assistant and access to the Google Play Store for a range of in-car apps. The rear of the cabin is exactly as it would be in any other XC40 and headroom remains generous, even though the system battery pack is sitting right below your feet. Even the top model's panoramic glass roof shouldn't compromise head space too much unless you're exceptionally lanky. We're not so keen on the way that the angled style of the rear C-pillar might create something of a claustrophobic feel in the back for younger folk; if you've children, take them along on the test drive to make sure they'll be happy there. The central positioning of that battery pack means that boot space isn't compromised either. The standard powered tailgate rises to reveal 452-litres of it. There are some really nice convenience touches in the cargo area, principally a neat divider, which can rise and divide the space laterally to stop your shopping from sliding around. The hinges of this divider even stand proud of its top edge, giving you hooks from which you can hang shopping bags. Fold the rear bench forward and up to 1,328-litres of total capacity is revealed if you load to the roof. That's only 67-litres less than you'd get in Volvo's larger XC60. Because no engine is needed beneath the clamshell bonnet, Volvo used the space to create a 'frunk', a 31-litre space that's perfect for the two provided charge leads.

What to Look For

There aren't many major issues here, other than a few electrical and software issues; go thoroughly over all the powered and infotainment functions of the car you're looking at. Eventually, when the battery is on its way out, you'll obviously find that it won't go as far on each charge - and when it starts to run low on charge, you'll find that the car will particularly start to struggle going uphill. If the car won't charge, it could be a problem with your home electrics (or those at the public charge point you're using). Check the charge light to make sure that electricity really is going through the charge port. And make sure there really is charge in the socket you're using to power from - plug something else into it to see - say, your 'phone. If that charges OK, it could be that your charging cable is demanding too much power, so try another power source. Another problem could be that the circuit may have tripped due to a circuit overload. Or perhaps there could be a problem with the charge cable: this needs to be cared for properly. Repeatedly driving over it (as previous owners may conceivably have done) will damage it eventually. Make sure you do a charge-up before signing for the car you're looking at. When you do this, make sure that when you plug in to start the charge cycle you hear the charge port and the cable locking and engaging as they should; that's all part of the charger basically confirming with the car's onboard computer that everything's good to go before releasing power. But if the charging cable fails to lock as it should, then that won't happen. If there is a failure to lock, the issue could be actuator failure, caused by a blown fuse. Otherwise, it's just the usual things; look out for stone chips and alloy wheel scratches. And insist on a fully stamped-up service history.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a 2021 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Twin Motor ex VAT) A wiper blade will cost you from about £11 to around £34. Front brake pads sit in the £67 bracket; rears will sit in the £33 bracket. Front brake discs sit in the £58 bracket; a pair of rear discs are about £87. An pollen filter is around £18-£31.

On the Road

The AWD version of this XC40 Pure Electric uses the larger 78kWh battery pack and twin electric motor set-up (one on each axle) that by 2020 we had already seen on the top version of the extremely rapid Polestar 2 EV sports saloon. There's 408hp on tap (yes, you heard that right), which seems like it'd be rather excessive for the needs of most likely customers. Which is probably why Volvo also offered lower-powered front driven versions of this Pure Electric Recharge model. But in the AWD variant, you have to have the gutsiest powerpack, which sprints you to 62mph from rest in just 4.9s with more torque than you'd get in a Nissan GT-R super sports car - 660Nm of it, at which point, the motor's spinning at a heady 14,000rpm. The driving range on offer isn't quite what you'd get from that equivalent Polestar 2 - or some notable rivals. With earlier XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Twin Motor models, Volvo quoted a best of up to 270 miles, which was 32 miles less than the original dual motor Polestar 2's figure, that deficit being down to this XC40's boxier shape. The Single Motor 69kWh version was rated at up to 264 miles in its earliest form. To get the claimed mileages, you'll need to engage what the Swedish maker calls 'One Pedal Drive', selectable from the 'Driving' menu provided on the centre-dash screen. This dramatically increases the regenerative braking effect when you come off the throttle, to the point where, as advertised, the brake pedal will hardly ever be needed. As for charging, well a 0-80% charge can take just 40 minutes using a 150kW DC fast charger. A full charge using the onboard AC charger plugged into your garage wallbox will take 8 hours.

Overall

This XC40 Recharge Pure Electric model is a very well engineered little electric vehicle. But, like all its direct rivals, it costs quite a considerable amount. And then there are the usual EV issues: not only that you might run out of range but also that you might turn up at a charging point and find it's out of order - or there's a queue. Or perhaps you'll plug your EV in at night, then an hour later find out that you're required 150 miles away with only 80 miles charged into the battery. There are lots of things we like though, about what Volvo tried to do here. Like the sophisticated Google-based tech for the media and Pilot Assist driving systems; and the practical front storage area. The brand's really thought carefully here, not only about what customers might want but also what they might really need in a premium EV of this kind. Which makes this XC40 Recharge Pure Electric model a difficult car to ignore if you're seeking a premium compact crossover from the 2020 to 2023 era that allows you to more easily make that seismic switch to EV motoring. It's an electric vehicle; with a bit more of a spark.

Performance
80%
Handling
70%
Comfort
70%
Space
70%
Styling
50%
Build
80%
Value
40%
Equipment
80%
Economy
80%
Depreciation
40%
Insurance
50%

This vehicle has previously been registered to a business or a vehicle rental company, or been used by a business, so it may have been driven by more than one driver.

* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.

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