2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric review – best electric SUV? | What Car?

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The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is a fantastic electric SUV – BUT BE CAREFUL because not every version makes sense. Watch to find out everything you need to know.




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Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Interior review
2:42 New gear selector
3:40 Interior quality and tech
5:34 Rear seat space
6:28 Boot space and practicality
7:58 XC40 electric motors
8:32 Performance and driving impressions
11:06 Range
11:42 Trim levels
12:21 Pricing
13:01 Verdict and outro

[andygrayland]

In response to the lack of tactile controls, I too felt this was an issue when I first received my car. However, after getting used to the google assistant you can actually use it to set all of the settings, like temperature, fan speed, radio, heated seats etc. I now find this even better than using the tactile controls in my older cars.

[marcusrichardson]

So good to see this review, we placed our order for this one with single engine back in February but no one had covered the single engine and we couldn’t find one to test drive, so was a leap of faith. The car’s due in November, can’t wait

[esculape]

Got one and i think it's weird everybody's thinking about range.

it's an electric vehicule, you'll use it everyday. Who's doing 350km / day everyday ?

I prefer having something who makes me smile instead of a Tesla who have a good range but no as fun to see an drive.

For my long trip i use my land rover for the kids/cat/dog. Neither Tesla or volvo are beating petrol engine for these trips.

[Brightsparks]

You can change temperature by simply using the voice control. “Set temperature to 18 degrees” is all you have to say with your hands on the wheel. Works every time.

[mdshovel]

The AWD Twin motor is no longer available to order in the UK from September 2022 with no idea of whether or when it might return. So it is now FWD single motor only lower power and acceleration - which, to be honest, is still good and probably better suited. I don't mind that but would have liked AWD as I live rural. Same for the C40. Software update now show Apple Carplay

[MarkAtkin]

When did the single motor version switch from front wheel drive to rear wheel drive?

[bruintoo]

4:20 What happened did the car suddenly become petrol powered because this is the old Sensus system. Watch out for those cut away clips! 5:12 CarPlay is now available.

[olovsjobergh]

Very Nice review, thanks!
Easy to follow and Nice and professionelly presented! 👍🏻😊

[rickiehoxton]

I have this car and the biggest issue is the infotainment system. The speed limit display is very very often inaccurate and there’s no speed cam warning announcements. So I literally have to run apple maps simultaneously on my iPhone linked to the infotainment system using Bluetooth. Google released an update a few months ago which helped with some of the bugginess but at best, it’s a work in progress. That’s a lot of money to spend on an unfinished product! Volvo told me they expect to released apple car play “end of summer”. I’m not holding my breath….they’ve been saying that since the first XC40 EV was launched a few years ago…..otherwise great car. Oh and I’ve never noticed the suspension noise…

[GordonMullan]

If the law says you're not allowed to touch your mobile phone whilst you're driving, even if it's in a cradle, I don't see how it's legal to play with a touch screen (as you were doing with the steering weight).

[arnoldebrahim]

Apple CarPlay has already been rolled out on the Polestar, I’m sure the XC40 will get it very soon

[MarkCarterMBPG]

Ordered the Core trim as couldn't afford the Plus. Really regretting it now, wish I had lumped for the mid-range trim

[miodice]

Powertrain warranty is less than Tesla by over 2x. Awful, and a shame because I love this car

[adrianboyce]

what is the changing time performance on the vehicle?

[brett]

Have a xc40 recharge single motor on order. Currently saying October. Can’t wait

[srspower]

Also your 0 - 60mph times are wrong too for the 2022 model. The P6 does 0-60 in 7 seconds and the P8 does it in 4.3 seconds.

[jea]

Wont buy one until they provide Apple CarPlay and real buttons for aircon. Currently have an 22Y XC60. Infuriating with these missing features.

[growlife]

what effect difference is there between a 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive?

[human]

I just noticed this is a 1 year old video. The 2023 version is made in Belgium (I edited: corrected spelling), not China.
Other than the range it is a better built car than a Tesla per other reviews I have seen.

[chris-townson]

Lovely car. Which colour paint is that? I was watching an old review of the ICE model from 2019 and it was like £26, 000 new. Looks like the cheapest now is mild hybrid and £36, 000! Doesn't sound much like progress to me.