“These updates are another big step in our work towards becoming a fully electric car maker by 2030,” said Javier Varela, chief operating officer and deputy chief executive at Volvo Cars. “Range and charging times are new key factors for more and more of our customers, and these improvements make our fully electric models even more attractive than they already were.”
The new Single Motor Extended Range C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge use a 248-horsepower permanent magnet e-motor on the rear axle with an 82kWh battery pack. This more energy-dense battery and efficient motor combination allow the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge to reach up to 297 and 293 miles of range, respectively.
Charging the car from 10-80 percent takes approximately 28 minutes using a 200 kW DC charger.