Volvo is now offering a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive powertrain option for the C40 Recharge (as well as for the XC40 Recharge).
with a single front-mounted motor in Europe. The arrival of a brawnier new motor now sees this configuration reversed, and even though the C40 and XC40 still sit on the same CMA platform as before, they've been turned from pullers to pushers.
In the U.S. we never got the single-motor Volvo EVs, so all will be fresh to American buyers when the cars arrive in the second half of the year.Volvo has designed and engineered the new motor and will build it in Sweden. The same unit will also power the front wheels of, and it is used in the all-wheel-drive XC40 Recharge as well.
We expect the rear-drive C40 to sprint to 60 mph in the mid-six-second range, and our drive in Sweden proved that this Volvo feels plenty rapid. Acceleration off the line is keen, with the continuous flow of power making the C40 feel punchier than its power-to-weight ratio would suggest. At higher speeds, the C40's acceleration becomes progressively less energetic, and our sample car lost much of its mojo by 80 mph.
The switch to the new motor has mostly been done to boost efficiency, and here the rear-drive powertrain excels. The rear-drive version gets a new 79.0-kWh battery pack, while the dual-motor C40 sticks with the old 75.0-kWh unit. This is expected to deliver an EPA range of 297 miles . The 79.0-kWh battery is also capable of accepting peak DC charging speeds of up to 200 kilowatts should you be lucky enough to find such a potent charger, up from the 150-kW peak of the smaller pack.
As before, the rest of the C40 continues to make a persuasive case to choose the XC40. The C40's lower roofline makes it look marginally sleeker, although we defy anybody to actually confuse this four-door crossover with an actual coupe. But it also sacrifices the XC's impressively spacious rear cabin and dramatically reduces rearward visibility through the heavily raked rear window.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Donald Trump makes bold prediction about key 2024 stateAccording to a reporter, Trump said there was 'no way I can lose' in one politically important state.
Read more »
2024 Presidential Candidates Side With Far Right on Debt DealTrump, DeSantis, Haley, Pence, and Scott all seemed cavalier about risking a debt default to please the most extreme elements of the party base.
Read more »
State Sen. Mark Mullet joins growing field of candidates for Washington governor in 2024Another candidate joins the race for Washington's next governor in 2024.
Read more »
Billy Joel to End Madison Square Garden Residency in 2024The Piano Man announced he will end his decade-long run next year.
Read more »
Trump, DeSantis bash each other as 2024 campaign swing beginsThursday was the first time both Republicans were on campaign trail meeting with voters since DeSantis announced his candidacy for president last week.
Read more »
Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo™ 2024 conference in Denver, COGartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo wrapped up last week in Denver, CO. We hope that our expert insights enable you to prepare for marketing’s new directive💡 Unlock exclusive access to more GartnerMKTG insights and learn about next year's conference now:
Read more »