Volvo XC40 Recharge India Launch Confirmed For 2021

The XC40 Recharge is powered a set of 150kW electric motors mounted on each axle. They have a combined power output of 408PS and 660Nm of torque. The electric motors draw power from a floor-mounted 78 kWh battery pack that is capable of offering a claimed range of more than 400km (WLTP). Volvo claims that the XC40 Recharge can be juiced up to 80 per cent from 0 in just 40 minutes using a 150kW DC charger while it takes up to 7.5 hours to charge up to 100 per cent using a 7.5kW charger. Volvo claims the XC40 Recharge can go from 0-100kmph in 4.9 seconds before hitting a top speed of 180kmph.

Globally, the XC40 Recharge is offered with a hybrid powertrain as well but it is not expected to make way to the India-spec model. 

In terms of design, the XC40 Recharge looks similar to standard SUV but with some EV specific updates including a plastic trim element replacing the vertically slated front grille. Similarly, on the inside, the cabin layout remains unchanged. That said, the electric SUV gets Volvo’s new Android-powered infotainment system with connected car tech. 

Other features are expected to remain similar to the standard XC40. It gets a digital instrument cluster, two-zone climate control, air purifier, powered front seats, LED headlamps, panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming IRVM and a Harman Kardon sound system. Safety features on offer include 7 airbags, adaptive cruise control, front collision mitigation system, lane-keeping aid, parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, hill launch assist and hill descent control. 

Volvo is expected to manufacture the XC40 Recharge in India like the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid which is being assembled at the brand’s factory in Banglore, Karnataka. It is expected to be priced at a substantial premium over the standard SUV which is priced from Rs 39.90 lakh (ex-showroom India). At launch, the XC40 Recharge won’t have any direct rivals in India.