👉 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD - Ultimate In-Depth Look & Test Drive

The Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 is Volvo’s first ever fully electric car.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD

The Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 is Volvo’s first ever fully electric car. It is based on the best-selling XC40 small premium SUV, the first Volvo model to win the prestigious European Car of the Year award.

Like the XC40, the XC40 Recharge P8 is based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), an advanced vehicle platform co-developed within the Geely Group. CMA provides Volvo with the necessary economies of scale for this segment.

Inside, an innovative approach to all-round functionality provides drivers with plenty of storage space. The XC40 Recharge P8 offers several large and smartly designed storage compartments in the doors, under the seats and in the trunk. Not having an internal combustion engine means that the car provides drivers with even more storage space, via a so-called ‘frunk’ storage space under the front hood.

Connectivity and infotainment

The XC40 Recharge P8 is the first Volvo model equipped with a brand new infotainment system powered by the Android operating system. The new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalisation, improved levels of intuitiveness and new embedded Google technology and services, such as the Google Assistant, Google Maps and the Google Play Store.

It is also the first Volvo that receives larger software and operating system updates over the air, placing Volvo Cars at the forefront of automotive connected services. The XC40 Recharge P8 will keep evolving and improving over time, rather than being at its peak when it leaves the factory.

Powertrain technology

The XC40 Recharge P8 comes with a state-of-the-art, fully electric all-wheel drive powertrain that offers a range of over 400 km on a single charge under the WLTP drive cycle and output of 408hp. The battery charges to 80 % of its capacity in 40 mins on a fast-charger system.

Safety and driver assistance

While building on the excellent safety standards of the original XC40, Volvo Cars safety engineers had to completely redesign and reinforce the frontal structure of the XC40 Recharge P8 to deal with the absence of an engine, meet Volvo Cars’ high safety requirements and help keep occupants as safe as in any other Volvo.

The battery is protected by a safety cage which consists of a frame of extruded aluminium and has been embedded in the middle of the car’s body structure, creating a built-in crumple zone around it. The battery’s placement in the floor of the car also has the benefit of lowering the centre of gravity of the car, for better protection against roll-overs.

At the rear, the electric powertrain has been integrated in the body structure to realise a better distribution of collision forces away from the cabin.

The XC40 Recharge P8 is also the first Volvo model equipped with a new, scalable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensor platform with software developed by Zenuity, the joint venture firm owned by Volvo Cars and Veoneer.

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[annamersereau]

This is an amazing video! I learned so much about my new car that I didn't know and probably would have taken me a year to figure out!

[howardnedd]

You just convinced me. Im getting this car next week.

[TrainsFerriesFeet]

Great review, Mike. This is one of the EVs I'm considering in the spring.

[kevinn]

400hp in a unassuming small SUV.... unbelievable.

[prashanthsiddalingaiah]

I'm so glad we finally have a review of this car! It's on the list. I really need to look at the trunk when the floor folds up to see if its the same as the ICE ones.

[calcontrino]

Nessun altro fa recensioni così dettagliate come te su youtube, sempre molto bravo. Un piacere seguirti.

[myvolvoxcppureelectric]

I got mine nearly two weeks ago. It's so fantastic!

[emilythebear]

I'd be happy with any Volvo model. My dream car brand

[srspower]

04:53 that's keyless entry, it's an option you only get with the ultimate trim. Otherwise you lock/unlock with the fob.

[nathalielavoie]

Love the beginning of the video showing us the battery pack :)

[hireality]

The handsome & best-in-class XC40 👍

[hansigutten]

Thank you for a great review. Finally there is a correct tutorial on managing the sunroof!!!
I am driving the T5 hybrid for one more year until I get the full spec (ultimate) Twin next year ;-)

[karnyvekz]

That pointer is awesome. Makes me come back for other reviews. Your trademark :D

[TheTopseat]

Best review I’ve seen hands down. Thank you.

[doogiemcdougster]

Very thorough review. Thanks! To put it in Drive or Reverse you don’t have to double tap the shift lever like in the ICE XC40?

[wunderpit]

Great review, and very helpful in making my choice, thank you!

[Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

I like Volvo cars!! I'm buying this one Mike.

[thomascrown]

What is better for the money between this and Polestar 2?

[cypvh]

Waiting to be able to test drive an XC40 recharge and a polestar 2.

[Ebaybbq]

For the 1st few seconds I thought you are wearing a yellow glove LOL, THX for the detail vedio