👉 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD EV - Ultimate In-Depth Look

Available in 8 colors
Crystal White
Onyx Black
Fusion Red
Thunder Grey
Sage Green
Fjord Blue
Silver Dawn
Black Stone

226 miles Electric range (city)
Cold weather lowers range significantly
Hwy driving lowers range

4.5s Acceleration (0-60MPH)

402hp

37 min Fast DC charge 10-80%

7-8h Home charging
Typical time to charge from 10% to 90% with 11kW Level 2 charger.

Trims:
Core
$56,395
Highlights
Laminated Panoramic Roof with Protective UV Coating
Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play Store
BLIS™ and Cross Traffic Alert

Plus
+ $1,550
Highlights
360° camera
Fog lights
Park Assist Camera, rear

Ultimate
+ $4,800
Highlights
Harman Kardon Premium Sound
Pilot Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control

12-inch instrument panel
The new-generation 12-inch instrument panel shows all the essential driver information that's needed to keep you constantly updated. It's designed to give you intuitive control and can easily be tailored to your needs and the current driving situation. The instrument panel features two display modes showing different levels of information: Calm and Navi.

9-inch center display
The large center display with touchscreen allows you to intuitively control the functions of your Volvo – even with your gloves on. It gives you instant access to built-in Google apps and services, including the Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play store. On the lower section of the display, you have instant access to commonly used features such as Park Assist Camera views and in-car apps. The display's portrait format facilitates your overview when navigating. And if needed, you can easily rearrange most of the touchscreen buttons to suit your preferences.

Motor
Twin Motor

Dual electric permanent magnet synchron front and rear motors

Transmission
Automatic

Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Acceleration
4.5 s (0-60 mph)

Horsepower
402 hp

Torque
487 lb. ft.

Max Speed
112 MPH

Capacity
Battery capacity (usable)
75 kWh

Cargo Capacity

Maximum Towing Capacity
2000 lbs

Weight (Max Laden Mass)
2619 lbs

Harman Kardon Premium Sound
Optional
- 13 speakers
- 12 channels
- 600W output
- Subwoofer

music by Karl Casey @White Bat Audio Music by Karl Casey
Music by White Bat Audio

[mdshovel]

The parcel shelf at the rear ..or "shade" as you call it, fits upside down under the rear floor panel for easy storage. The centre hump is because it is a CMA chassis designed for ICE Transmission and BEV. In the EV, the battery is flat underneath and also under rear seats plus inside that hump .. so the "hump" is fully utilised and not unused space. The steering Pilot assist can be permanently turned off - I also find any kind of steering assist annoying even dangerous and, thankfully, it can all be turned off and stays off by default when restarted. This vehicle also has the best "One Pedal Driving" of any vehicle I've tried ... can't remember the last time I used the brake pedal 🙂

[CaryInVictoria]

Mike, I enjoy all your videos and this one is no exception. There are several reasons for that: 1) you focus on how aspects of the car affect overall driving pleasure; 2) you are very thorough; 3) you don't get bogged down in technical details or high-speed driving dynamics; 4) you consider the importance of different features or aspect (e.g., range) for different types of drivers; 5) you don't waste time with car comparisons; 6) the length of the videos are about right; and 7) the little yellow finger-pointing hand is very cool.

At one point you were talking about how nice it was to be cruising down the highway in a sea of music with tremendous power at the ready. (Perhaps you were thinking of the adaptive cruise as well.) That is perhaps the most important take-away from your review, considering the amount of time one spends commuting, running errands and so on. Many reviewers waste time demonstrating how the car performs in the twisties, begging the question of whether most buyers of SUV's care a twit about that.

When I test-drove the C40 (I have one on order) my overall impressions were similar to yours, but in addition to that the car felt super-tightly-built--if readers know what I mean--with no squeaks or rattles and I loved the commanding driving position, the seat comfort and the implementation of the one-pedal driving. The last (which is not adjustable, just on or off) is very similar to that on the BMW i3 I've owned for the past five years, which I consider perfect.

It's perhaps worth noting that that the Fjord ("fee-ord") Blue interior is not the only choice. Charcoal is available for all trims. The interior blue is only available for the Plus and Ultimate trims with the faux-leather seats (as in the test car), for exterior colours other than Fusion Red and Sage Green. "Tailored Wool" seats (my choice, see bit.ly/3uAsbdz) is an option with the Plus and Ultimate trims. That option includes an Orrefors crystal gear shifter.

[mkamissioncontrol]

You just saved my ass. THANK YOU MARTIN!

[hereigoagain]

Great review! I have a used 2023 C40 & love it at $28K. It is well sorted, comfortable, and sporty. You can cycle among cruise control, adaptive cruise control, and pilot assist by using the arrow buttons next to the on/off cruise control button. Treat that key fob like a bar of gold because they cost around $500! My wish list: digital mirror, integrated dash cam. The Volvo app on your phone lets you lock/unlock, precondition climate, and set charging times, but not drive it. A silly design flaw is you press the gear selector forward to go backwards, and backwards to go forward.

[tomweekes]

I have just bought one of these cars. I can relate to everything that has been said. Good job!

[erondrahs]

I had this for a rental. FANTASTIC VEHICLE!!. I was very sad to return it!. 😢

[tomweekes]

btw the pilot assist can now be controlled from the steering wheel.

[robc]

Thanks for the video! Really like the C40, but for 2023 the roof is no longer blacked out…doesn’t seem as nice….thoughts?

[samchan]

Enjoyed your detail review Mike. In have a 2023 XC40 Recharge on ordered so many information are applied to me. Thanks!

[Theonestrongbusleader]

My dream EV SUV!! Amazing review Mike.

[harriettanthony]

GOOD VIDEO! Some REAL WORLD information, lighting, doors and the like. The center hump is a relic of the fact that the body was a gas car first

[Mirror]

Thank you Mike!
My only concern (as I live in FLorida!) is the fixed glass roof with no shade, looking at your video, I can see the sun shining quite bright inside

[garrycowling]

Excellent. Very detailed and very helpful.

[toronado]

53:22 that Mustang convertible was almost the exact same color as the Volvo!

[JerryTanEngBeng]

a lot of counterfeit dollar haha 😄, nice video, very clear and informative

[SBKPete]

I have a C40, and I agree with your comments on the rear camera. Your vision is very limited
Also, thanks for the tip on the speed limiter increment advice. I didn’t know that 😂

[toronado]

Bjord & Fjord Blue... those Swedish words stump me too!😊

[kentalstrup]

I love the center console. A nice place to rest my leg. I don’t need to see my pedal. I know where it is.😂 but i understand your point of view. Although it’s not an issue for me. Got the same “Issue” on my Polestar 2

[Swo_Olley_]

Those are some very ordinary looking floor mats. Hate that the glass roof doesn’t have the ability to be shut off, not a fan of the Fjord blue interior trim either otherwise I really like the look and the performance of the C40.

[Thebuscommunityleader]

Someday, I buy the new 2023 Volvo C40 EV.