Volvo’s exciting XC40 Electric readies for Australian debut

by James Wilkinson

Volvo has revealed the pricing for its XC40 Recharge Pure Electric compact luxury SUV ahead of the quarter three Australian launch.

The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle and reinforces the Swedish company’s commitment to electrifying its entire car range by 2025, with full electric or plug-in hybrid variants.

In Australia the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, all-wheel drive SUV with an impressive 400-plus km range and packed with the latest safety and infotainment features, will be available in one luxury specification at AU$76,990.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is powered by twin 150 kW electric motors on the front and rear axles which provides all wheel drive and an impressive power output of 300 kW and 660Nm fed by a 78kWh lithium-ion battery pack under the floor.

The electric motors power it from zero to 100kmp/h in just 4.9 seconds, making the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric one of the most powerful cars Volvo has produced.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is the first vehicle in Australia to come with a fully integrated Google Android Infotainment operating system, with Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play Store built in.

Other standard features include Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System, 20-inch 5V Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, heated seats and a swag of safety features, including City Safety, Collision Warning and Mitigation and Parking Assist.

The vehicle has a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, plus a three-year 100,000-kilometre service wear and tear plan which includes wiper blades, brake pads and brake discs. There’s also eight-year roadside assistance and an eight-year battery warranty.

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