Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Review

Review of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin. A mid-sized SUV with a sports-back, that has plenty of premium features to tempt buyers. In this video, I detail it's features, ride and handling, and why this is a great electric SUV with just one significant issue.

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TIME-STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Exterior features
01:14 - Boot and storage
01:57 - Locks
02:37 - Rear row features
04:45 - Android automovtive
05:47 - Apple CarPlay
06:06 - Mobile App
07:56 - Driving impressions
08:56 - Navigation with charging options
09:49 - CARD: Polestar 2 performance
11:37 - Motors and range
14:01 - Volvo Pilot Assist
15:35 - Charging
16:20 - It’s a great except for…
17:25 - Subscribe, support and thanks

[DarkCobraUSMC]

I've had my 2023 Volvo C40 Twin Recharge Plus version here in the US for a week now and absolutely love it! for a single parent it's a fabulous car with a sporty sleek look, great performance (I smoked a Tesla off the line the other day), comfortable, and fun to drive. I charge at home during off peak hours and it gives me plenty to last the entire day for whatever I have to do. Very happy with it, 3 Volvo in the family and there will be many more to come. Volvo is now my go to vehicle!

[tx]

The model year 23 went out of production back in spring. Newly ordered cars use a more efficient motor setup and a larger battery for more range.

[diydrivenGA]

your recommendations at @6:50 were spot on and out of the MANY volvo xc40/c40 recharge content I've consumed, you were the first to mention it. Good stuff.

[accountability]

Great review. We bought a used C40 '23 model a couple of months ago for a fantastic deal with very little miles. Absolutely love it, not to mention it has all the safety features of a Volvo.

[samboyle]

7:38 hi i think when you open that flap you can stand your mobile phone up. i have just orded a c40 plus single motor.good vlog.

[StationStation-dugh]

Ive had mine for 34 months and never had a range issue - especially when you wake up each morning with a full battery. But if people are driving 2 hours skiing and back in one day, I think this might be a tight situation.

[electricviking]

Great video mate, really enjoyed it!
Looking forward to catching up with you this weekend at the EV show in Melbourne.

[Buzzinga]

Great review Chris, I purchased the xc40 recharge twin ultimate my24 as a demo. I absolutely love it, but I have two issues, 1) the reversing camera is a Birds Eye rounded view, awful. 2)trying to set up profiles seems impossible, it gives you the option to have multiple profiles, but doesn’t appear to be able to handle more than one. Although as you suggest it is a bit thirsty, the range is pretty accurate.

[diydrivenGA]

Love the one pedal drive mode, but it isn't the most efficient when on long drives on open roads. That being said, it is unneverving how the car drives with it off, since there is no engine braking like even in a petrol car, 5k lbs is alot of momentum to be carrying in the event of an emergency brake application.

[peterhegarty]

I think you'll find you're quoting gross vehicle weights, not tare weights. Makes a difference, but great review, thank you!

[iantelinside]

Im pretty sure the 2460kg refers to a car fully loaded witb passengers. Otherwise the car should be around 2 tons. Otherwise great vid and impressions, thanks

[SuspectAccount]

Is the issue that it's $15k more expensive than the Atto 3 but not any better?

[notthedroidsyoulookingfor]

If I had to choose between that and a tesla, definitely any Volvo made before 2015. After 2015 they screw them up...