Volvo C40 Recharge EV | Very Promising, But...

We review the 2022 Volvo C40 EV the latest change in the lineup and push towards full EV, the XC40 is also shared with this model. We look at how it's made, and how it performs. Others to consider, Tesla Model 3, Ford MachE, VW ID4, and Tesla Model 3, Ioniq5, and Kia EV6 Expect the to hear the good and bad and plenty more.

#cars #ev #volvoc40

Index
00:00 Interior Exterior Impressions
6:00 Mechanical Impressions
7:16 Driving Impressions
12:19 Final Thoughts

[vikramdias]

Being a C40 owner since January of 2022, I have 7 months (now at 18 months 😀) of EV driving experience and hope to continue and keep this fine EV for years to come.

1. Gush at the Fjord Blue color and my next favorite being Fusion Red.🔥

2. The drive is beyond smooth, quiet, fun and absolutely fast (Dual Motor; 408 HP, 78 KWH battery).💥

3. Apple CarPlay through software update 2.2 works really well, albeit a few issues here and there. Always unplug your phone after you finish driving.☝

4. The space for my 6’3” tall son and 5’7” daughter in the back is absolutely right. Now I don’t feel the need to have a 7 seater SUV like an XC90.😇

5. I am 6’ tall and could slightly afford to have a little more headroom, but when I get inside the car, I feel like I am getting ready to hit a race car rally! 🙂.

7. Time and time again I feel I lacked space in the trunk, but I am proven wrong because I can finish three grocery runs (today: Costco, Kroger and a local grocery outlet for special items). I can stash into my second row seats as well as pack up my cargo hold with no issues.

8. The Harmon Kardon system is top notch, much better than my 13 speaker Bose 305W surround sound in my XC90. Nicely plays Apple iTunes, Spotify and Sirius XM. I have a broad variety of music channels and taste that runs in my family and I can cater to all of them.

9. Super pleased with my Volvo dealership and their ability to deliver the C40 and get it ready within 4 hours for me to take home was beyond thrilling. Loved 🥰 the Volvo hospitality!

10. August 2022- getting a new windshield replaced due to a lack of workmanship from TN Tint when fixing my windshield tintstrip. It resulted in two error messages on collision and driver safety. Part was ordered and I hope to get it fixed within a week. No issues driving however! NEVER FIX A Windshield Tint strip, due to to the defogger/heater elements right in the center of the windscreen.

11. Getting ready to do a trip check end of August for a road trip to Dallas on earth September!

12. Family, friends and loved ones love the color and the ride so far. Nothing but compliments and proudly the only C40 running in a major southern metro! I haven’t see a single C40 in cities like Austin, Atlanta, Philly, Wichita, Orlando, Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, Longboat Key, St Petersburg, Nashville through my spring and summer travels!

Sexy, Sophisticated, Suave, thrilling, beautiful and a well designed coupe SUV for a family that owned and drove a XC90 for 18 straight years without an accident! 😌☝️

[AztekScooters]

This is the only EV where I nearly forgot it was an EV during the interior impressions.

[hugos]

Whenever I feel that other reviewers are simply talking PR smack, ”this new C40 has a really cool infotainment blablabla”, i come here. Always extremely detailed, always extremely honest, fantastic. Best review channel nowadays

[joelpeterson]

My wife is currently leasing an XC40 and loves it. The infotainment just got a nice update that helped a lot. What I don't understand is the talk about the price. If you spec a Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq to this same level, they are around $55k, which is right in line with an XC40. And then you have a $56k Hyundai, which I personally still have a small problem with. I agree that the c40 is too expensive, because it shouldn't cost what it does. But like you said, we are leasing the Volvo, because in 3 years, who knows how far EVs will have come? I would lease ANY EV right now because they get better every 6 months it seems.

[NealKanter]

I've watched most other reviews and you guys are the gold standard. Wouldn't consider making a purchase without your opinion. Thank You!

[stopthefomo]

My ownership of C40 is as you said - but ultimately given crazy price gouging on the Mach-E, EV6 and Ioniq5, the price delta ends up being closer than MSRP may suggest. More importantly for me, it’s built like a tank and doors close with a more substantial heft than my EV6 or Sienna minivan

[flylfb]

I’d love to watch a video from this channel talking about the current EVs available in the market for 2022. I’m returning a Lemon Model Y and I don’t want to remain in the comfort zone of Tesla superchargers, but as the C40, many EVs today are compromised for being an adaptation from a gas engine power train.

This is the only channel I’d expect such comparison honestly addressing the bs from each of these cars. Perhaps, Doug DeMuro too, but not as complete as Jack and Mark can address my questions without me asking any.

[serbzero]

man, I don't even care about Volvo, but I love your reviews man, so I'll watch it and give it thumbs up every time, keep on rocking Savage Geese!

[erikn.]

I can't justify the $10k premium over the XC40 Recharge EV, and the XC60 Recharge PHEV is far nicer at a similar price to the C40. The other thing that kills this for me, at least for now, is that next year it is supposed to get a range boost to 260-270 miles (but so will the cheaper XC40)

[albertko]

"I don't even know what I just said." 😆

I'm glad you mention specifically how clear the text is and dpi. Super important for those of us that are getting older and don't want to wear reading glasses to use their infotainment.
GenXers and elder Millennials are at the point where we are starting to need glasses for tiny text.

[rhino]

Mark's final comments are pretty much how I feel about my Polestar 2 as well. The main difference is a different skin on Android Auto which is probably snappier, and it's sorta squished into more of a sedan-feeling vehicle so interior is a little cramped. Range is meh, sound is meh, handling and driving is AMAZiNG. Only felt worth it to lease it since it feels like such a compromised vehicle.

[Nidnacron]

I love how this format was like a blitz review but somehow also very informative with a ton of perspective

[gregp.]

That's exactly why I would get the C40 EV, like you described it in the first 30 seconds!

Increased ride height, looks like a coupe, not a wagon, not a CUV. Just perfect...except the front seats don't have enough lateral thigh support and the car doesn't feel luxurious enough for the "EV" price.

But fast as hell (sub 5 seconds). Just test drove it 2 days ago.

[lougubrious]

Thumbs up for trying to unlock dev options

[Modge]

I don’t understand why anyone would buy one of these over the XC40, it’s better in every aspect! Also missed opportunity by Volvo to revive the C30

[VinegarAndSaltedFries]

Awesome video. I love you EV videos they are so important and keep up the great work.

[dunbar]

My friend paid $48k for his XC40 Recharge after $7500 tax credit. At that price it’s a pretty good value considering that a comparable Model Y goes for $63k.

[likeZOMGlmfao]

I've had my C40 for about a month, decided to watch this video and see the thoughts.
Personally, I really like mine. Sure, it's overpriced for what it is, but I'm satisfied with the purchase.
Software version 2.1 just released and seems to have brought things a bit more stability now.

[naarealy]

This is a great entry level Volvo at premium Volvo pricing. For $60k+ I'm more interested in a premium EV wagon.

[imadoctore]

Hey guys, while you're tackling Volvo, I would love to hear your thought on the XC60 Recharge as well.