2022 Volvo C40 Recharge

Volvo’s Range Assistant will teach you to eke out EV miles

A new feature coming via over-the-air update will help you extract maximum range from your Volvo’s cells

Volvo is trialling a beta version of its new Range Assistant app, designed to help drivers of its XC40 Recharge and forthcoming C40 Recharge squeeze out as many miles from a charge as possible.

The app is coming to the electric SUV by way of an over-the-air update before the end of October, while its crossover sibling will have it pre-installed when production officially gets underway.

The Range Assistant promises drivers ‘a clear and accurate’ range estimate based on real-time energy consumption, automatically adjusting the climate control to conserve juice when it’s needed most.

It also provides a breakdown on how energy is being used inside the car, and suggests ways drivers can adapt their driving style to be as efficient as possible. A bit like the Microsoft paperclip, but for throttle and braking instead of letter writing.

“Through in-house development of software and over-the-air updates, we can constantly improve our cars and make sure that your electric Volvo stays fresh,” said Sanela Ibrovic, Volvo’s head of connected experience. “The Range Assistant app is a great example of how quick development and deployment of new features can improve the Volvo customer experience every day.”

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Volvo’s Range Assistant will teach you to eke out EV miles

A new feature coming via over-the-air update will help you extract maximum range from your Volvo’s cells
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Volvo infotainment to gain YouTube, upgraded Google services

Update is next step in partnership with Google and applies to all its cars with Android-powered infotainment

Volvo is revising its infotainment system to feature YouTube and upgraded Google services, including the technology giant’s virtual assistant.

The update is the latest step in Volvo’s partnership with Google and applies to all models with an Android-powered infotainment system – generally cars produced from 2020 onwards.

Volvo says the integration of smart services bolsters its aim to transform its cars into an “extension of drivers’ living environment”.

Google Assistant will allow customers to speak directly to their car and control several remote functions, including unlocking the car and warming up the cabin on winter mornings. Future features will include scheduling charging.

“We are now looking to be the first to integrate fully with Google Assistant-enabled devices. It is a natural next step in our partnership with Google,” said Henrik Green, Volvo’s chief product officer.

“This integration allows us to improve the customer experience immensely, as it gives customers the possibility to easily and securely manage their car while at home or on the go, through any personal device that has Google Assistant.”

Models will also benefit from YouTube integration, which, the firm says, will be a useful feature on longer journeys as drivers can watch videos while their car is charging or waiting in a car park. The app will be usable only when the car is fully stationary.

“Allowing our customers to watch videos while charging or when waiting to pick up their children from school is part of our promise to make their lives better and more enjoyable,” said Green.

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Update is next step in partnership with Google and applies to all its cars with Android-powered infotainment
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Volvo updates XC40 Recharge design, adds single-motor C40

Single-motor C40 is new entry point and starts from £44,800, while XC40 Recharge gains subtle facelift

Volvo has introduced several updates to its all-electric, mid-sized SUV models, including the addition of a new single-motor variant and exterior design changes.

The Volvo C40 Recharge coupé-SUV can now be specified with a single motor, in addition to the twin-motor variant currently on sale. Power is sent to the front wheels.

The single-motor C40 Recharge is powered by a 69kWh battery, which can be charged from 10% to 80% in around 32 minutes and offers a claimed range of 269 miles.

Prices for the 227bhp single-motor C40 Recharge start from £44,800 and the waiting list currently stands at six to seven months.

Meanwhile, the Volvo XC40 Recharge has gained a subtle design refresh for the first time since its launch in 2017.

The all-electric version of the XC40 SUV has been given a new bumper and a frameless grille plate to match the C40.

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Single-motor C40 is new entry point and starts from £44,800, while XC40 Recharge gains subtle facelift
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Volvo intros single-motor C40 Recharge variant, refreshed design for XC40 Recharge

Today Volvo has two important bits of news regarding its EV portfolio: the C40 Recharge is getting a new drivetrain, and the XC40 Recharge is receiving an updated design.

The C40 Recharge has so far only been available with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive drivetrain, but that changes now, with the introduction of a new single-motor drivetrain with up to 434 km of WLTP range available on a charge.

Unfortunately Volvo is staying mum on most details, but since the C40 Recharge's AWD drivetrain is identical to the XC40 Recharge's AWD drivetrain, we're taking a leap of faith and assuming the same holds true for the front-wheel drive one too. In that case, we're looking at a maximum power output of 231 hp (170 kW), and possibly a 180 km/h maximum speed.

Volvo mentions that the new FWD C40 Recharge can charge its 69 kWh battery from 10% to 80% in around 32 minutes, without mentioning specific charging capacity. But since both versions of the XC40 Recharge and the AWD C40 Recharge all have the same support for 150 kW maximum DC charging, that may be what you can expect here too.

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Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate 2022 UK review

Should I buy one?

The badge, the design, the dynamics and the power of the Volvo C40 no doubt appeal and make it compare favourably with the Mercedes-Benz EQA, and even the Audi Q4 E-tron.

However, less brand-loyal EV buyers could easily be tempted into a Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5, all of which are cheaper and use their energy more efficiently.

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Volvo C40 Recharge Twin review | Autocar

Swedish firm’s first exclusively electric car is a swish version of the XC40 Recharge
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Volvo's Starbucks EV Chargers Are Genius

The public chargers will be available to anyone via ChargePoint

A few months ago, I pitched an idea that I thought could change the way we organize public electric vehicle charging infrastructure: By having charging networks pop up alongside hotels or fast-food chains. Now, Volvo is doing just that by partnering with ChargePoint to install public EV chargers at 15 Starbucks cafés between Denver, CO and Seattle, WA.

And these aren’t just any old chargers — they’re DC fast chargers, which means you can get a pretty decent charge in the time it takes for you to drink your coffee... so long as you savor it. Volvo’s press release notes that the C40 Recharge can go from a 20 percent charge to a 90 percent charge in 40 minutes. A full battery should get you an estimated 225 miles range, so you could theoretically go from 45 miles of remaining range to 202. And those are ideal numbers that may not actually be reflected in real life.

While 40 minutes is still a pretty long time to spend at a Starbucks, I guess you could kick up your feet and relax with a coffee or two and get some work done while you charge up. It could be worse — but it could also be a lot better.

Volvo is planning to install 60 Volvo-branded ChargePoint chargers at 15 locations in roughly 100-mile intervals along the 1,350-mile route between Denver and Seattle. That clocks out to about four chargers per Starbucks that anyone can use — although Volvo drivers will have charging fees waived at their ‘bucks of choice.

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Best EV Comparison! Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs VW ID.4 vs Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW iX3 vs Volvo C40 - Autogefuhl

 
Volvo C40 Recharge review

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“An electric SUV that's good to look at and nice to sit in, but at a price”

The C40 looks great and has all the zen interior ambience you’d hope from a Volvo with a silent drivetrain. They say it’s been penned with design as its priority, and you can tell. There are plenty of neat touches, nearly all with a wholesomely sustainable story to back up their materials. You'll also have gripes, almost all of them typical of a slant-roofed SUV.

What holds the C40 back – for now – is that the standout dual-motor version is so much more expensive than the siblings on which it’s based. Then again, you can hardly blame Volvo for pitching it above £50k given that the Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe commits exactly the same sin.

The arrival of more affordable specs has helped soften the launch car’s high price, although you’re still paying a lot of money for a car littered with interior bits found in the cheaper XC40. If you want a wilfully different electric crossover where practicality takes a slight backseat, Sweden already does a wholly convincing one of those, and priced from under £40k too. It’s called the Polestar 2…

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An electric SUV that's good to look at and nice to sit in, but at a price
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