New Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 electric car review – DrivingElectric

Volvo's full range has been available with plug-in hybrid power for quite some time now, but the Swedish brand is looking ahead to full electrification in the coming years. Its first major effort is this: the XC40 Recharge P8. How does it fare in the increasingly competitive premium compact electric SUV class? Over to DrivingElectric editor Richard Ingram to find out...

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[Theultrazombiekiller]

I have only driven 1 electric car and it was my brothers new model 3, I really want an electric car now. The speed, swiftness, smoothness is just on another level.

[jjauger]

I drive a Chevy bolt right now, and I'll tell you having that higher charging capacity on longer trips is a game changer! Nice Volvo !

[simonevu]

I’ve had mine for 5 months and when it actually runs well it’s nice but I’ve already had it in the shop several times for different issues and each time they have limited knowledge about the issues so it takes weeks to get my car back : (

[jedoka]

They need to release a single motor long-range version like Polestar have (with the same drivetrain)!

[eyresysleftpeg]

Mine arrives next month. Can't wait!

[noneofyerbusiness]

I owned a Tesla Model 3 and traded it in for an XC40 Recharge. No doubt. No question. The Volvo is a superior car.

[steveblake]

The long term quality of this Geely produced "Volvo" is still in question.

[georgetaylor]

Either put a grill upfront or remove it, the plastic cover looks tacky.

[suleymaneliyev]

Можно менять енергию акумлятор ( где находиться матор поставим врощаюши диск и делаем передельку диск даюот енергию

[ubacow]

Im suprised theres no comparison to the Model y

[sfiron]

I would prefer slightly less power and more range

[AR-zrom]

Love the xc40 but at this price you’d be mad to not get the polestar 2

[pip]

The design of the dashboard could be more fitting to the era ! Why couldn't they have used a more open view with a plethora of screens, instead of a bog standard cowling with dials and a tablet stuck next to it. for good measure.. ? A little more flair needed... !

[alexandergoldman]

Meh...the range is not fantastic and personally think the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 look better, charge faster, offer more range and at a better price. The interior of this Volvo doesn't look great but maybe it's better in person. The Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 offer a more compelling package imo..

[KJSvitko]

Electric vehicles are just better than petrol or diesel.

[Alexsepulveda]

I don't want google services in a vehicle.

[rogeriogomesosorio]

I honestly don’t understand this kind of journalism. They drive a car and during the video talk out all the specs that car companies tell them without caring to see if they are true. A little research will shoe that drivers are showing that the real life range of this car in far lower than the one claimed by Volvo, and the same thing happens with charging speed. But this guy only cares about doing the video without caring if the information that he puts out is true or not. It’s all about getting view and very little about informing consumers. You lost a subscriber.

[fb]

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks and is better

[jackyong]

Volvo alongside Polestar have never been this good without Geely of China taking over their ownership #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳

[suc]

Surprized by this outdated design look a like x3 from the 2000 🤦.