Detailed Volvo C40 Recharge Review in 4K- One Approachable Crossover EV That Grew on Us

Hi everyone, we give our enthusiast perspective in this comprehensive review of the new Volvo C40 Recharge. The Volvo C40 Recharge sprints to 60 in just 4.7 seconds and we put that to the test as demonstrated in the beginning of this review. At $61k, this is one of Volvo's first all-electric crossovers before the $7,500 EV tax credit.

I got to say the build quality and overall drivetrain were on point in this Volvo C40 Recharge. We found the ease of driving, the quietness of the cabin, and just overall build quality to be a real positive spot. One negative is that the Volvo C40 Recharge only has a stated range of 223 miles which puts it on the lower end when compared to the Tesla Model Y or new Kia EV6. However, that does not mean the Volvo C40 Recharge is not worth some serious consideration.

We really enjoyed the feeling of driving the Volvo C40 Recharge. Beyond the instant acceleration that all EV cars have, the steering and suspension just made the car feel lively and frankly fun. We took the Volvo C40 Recharge down some of our favorite back roads and while it's no sports car, it more than held its own. I really think Volvo nailed the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension, especially considering they have only recently started down the EV path.

Another good point was the interior from the vegan soft leather to the Android Auto which actually works really well. I also liked the simplicity of the cabin in the Volvo C40 Recharge. It did not have an overwhelming amount of technology or screens like some of its competitors have (aka EQS580). In fact, between the interior and ease of driving, I think the Volvo C40 Recharge is the most approachable EV on the market yet.

In this Volvo C40 Recharge review, we spotlighted the exterior, interior, did a launch, demonstrated ane keeping technology, and took a POV drive. We also took the Volvo C40 Recharge to an Electrify America station to show you the charging capabilities which was a little underwhelming, to be frank. My only concern with getting this Volvo C40 Recharge is the range, and if Electrify American cannot change past 100 kWh an hour that will make road trips longer.

Above all, we liked the Volvo C40 Recharge. We are thankful to Carlock Motors @Carlock Motorcars Nashville for the opportunity to review this car. We enjoyed speaking with Jason the Volvo GM and James one of Volvo's top reps to get their insight on the brand.

Thank you for watching our Volvo C40 Recharge review. If you have any questions or thoughts about the Volvo C40 Recharge please drop them in the comments below. Until we met again, thank you for your time and attention.

Adam

0:00 - 3:19 Introduction with Adam & Front Montage
3:19 - 6:12 Exterior Styling & Trunk
6:13 - 11:15 Interior Styling, Apple CarPlay and Rear Seats
11:16 - 13:45 Front Trunk & Thoughts on EV Range
13:46 - 19:43 POV Spirited Test Drive & Driving Impressions with Adam
19:44 - 26:40 Demonstration of Lane Keep Technology, Android Auto & Electrify America Station
26:41 - Conclusion

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