Volvo C40 recharge 2023 Review | Australia

In this 2023 review Simone looks at the Volvo C40 recharge in its twin motor ultimate trim. Volvo as a brand are taking a more aggressive approach in their shift to full EV with all their cars being fully EV by 2026.

You have a choice between two powertrains. One is a single motor and the other is a dual motor. The single motor option called the Recharge Single Electric Motor sends the power to the front wheels and gives you 170 kW of power and 330 Nm of torque it gets you from 0-100km in 7.3 seconds. The battery is 69 kWh and has a WLTP rating of 434km of range.

We have the Recharge twin electric motor, having 2 motors allows it to be AWD it produces 300 kW of power and 660 nm of torque it's significantly faster than the single motor and skips to 100km/h in just 4.7 seconds. The battery is larger at 78 kWh and offers 420 km of range WLTP.

The listed charge time for this battery, on a 150 kWh fast charger is 40 mins. That will get you from 10-80%. The battery architecture is 400v and not as fast as the architecture we see in some other EVs which can offer related charging times in under 20 mins.

The pricing structure is very simple. The C40 recharge starts at 81,666 driveaway for the single motor and smaller battery Plus trim. You add $7979 to jump up to this ultimate trim. The total cost becoming $89,645 driveaway.

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[shroomyesc]

Great review with unique insights on the low roofline I hadn't thought about. BUT I'd like to say the music in the first half was really distracting, it felt like I was being chased in a movie 😁

[cameronellis]

You can adjust the seat hight, the switch works as a 'rocker' so it enables you to lift the front or rear part of the seat separately.
Also you can have the range displayed on the centre stack display too.

According to Volvo, there is a roof shield in development for the Australian, and other hot country markets. Alternatively, you can have a window tint added to the glass roof panel

[philiptaylor]

I've just ordered one of these in the UK through NHS Fleet. In black too. Looking forward to driving it.

I like the presentation of this video, too.

[sak]

looking great in black; you too! Nice review, thanks!

[Cruelaid]

That exposed glass roof is a joke for this country 🤯

[TheGillederais]

that open roof top during australian summer might not be ideal..

[Waimotu]

Nice looking car, but that price point is a bit high. Sunroof with the Aussie sun, folks will get fried in that car..lol!

[tj_enju]

those "shortcomings" are real deal-breakers but the look works, maybe itsthe color or the design but it looks really nice...

[muhammadharits]

Better than ioniq 5, Kia ev6, Lexus RZ, Nissan ariya, bz4x 👍👍

[tunechance]

glass roofs, not for OZ. Not even a sliding cover? should made the designers test drive it over here.

[karl]

I wish your reviews were a little longer. They seem rushed these days.

[dreaminofthedrive]

Looks great. I really like the look of the XC40. But this C40 has a much nicer rear end 😉 But seems strange to not have the km range easily visible.

[yongthanatip]

Well my 2024 XC40 shows both % and km. 3:05

[faizahamidv]

Can I connect Apples iPhones to c40 recharge

[faizahamidv]

Can I contact Apple iPhones to the c40 recharge

[davidp.]

It’s frustrating how manufacturers still can’t provide a screen that gives you the information you need without having to take your eyes off the road to do so. Volvo for one should know better !

[garethnoble]

Just say ... hey google what is my remaining range.

[SS-ywvo]

Thanks for the constant background music. I'm such a dumbass that I can't just listen to what the reviewer is saying

[stephenvincent]

Prices are just ridiculous. Nothing will convince me that this is value for money in any way, shape or form.

[richardj]

Nice, but that unshaded glass roof is a total deal breaker. Looking at my novated lease options and could see that this car was in the bargain bin. This explains a lot.