Arriving towards the end of last year, the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric joined the Swedish brand’s range of fully electric models in Malaysia which was led by the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric which …
Priced at RM288,888, the C40 is on sale in Malaysia solely in dual-motor all-wheel-drive form, producing 408 PS and 660 Nm of torque combined, and this enables a 0-100 km/h time of 4.7 seconds, or 0.2 second quicker than the equivalent XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.
DC fast charging can be done at up to 150 kW, which yields a 0-80% recharge in just 28 minutes. Meanwhile, 11 kW AC charging via the Type 2 connection takes 7.5 hours for a full charge. Infotainment is handled in the C40 by a nine-inch Android Automotive OS-powered infotainment display, while compatible phones can be charged on the Qi wireless charging pad. A 600-watt Harman Kardon sound system with 14 speakers brings the audio, while further conveniences come courtesy of the hands-free powered tailgate, a 30-litre ‘frunk’ and ambient lighting.