Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Here Are All Details

Volvo was evaluating the possible launch of the XC40 Recharge electric SUV in the Indian market. The company aims to cater to the growing demand for electric SUVs in the country and slowly phase out its combustion-engine-only models.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

According to the recent reports from Autocar India, the Swedish auto manufacturer is expected to launch the XC40 Recharge electric SUV sometime next year. The all-electric XC40 Recharge has been successfully received in the international markets.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

It has given a boost to the company's plan for electrification of its vehicles. Back in 2018, the company had announced that it will be launching 4 new electrified vehicles in the next three years in India.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

Volvo has committed to improve the environment and support the electrified future by converting its entire line-up of vehicles to feature some form of electrification. The company announced in 2019 that all vehicles launching globally from that year will be electrified, and now India has also been added to that list.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

Speaking about the Volvo XC40 Recharge, it is built on the new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform that underpins both combustion engine models and battery-powered vehicles as well. The electric SUV looks identical to the standard XC40, however, there are subtle changes made to the electric-SUV.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

This includes a new white-finished grille at the front with a large Volvo badge and absence of dual-exhaust setup; among others. With a missing engine under the hood, the XC40 Recharge features a small storage space of 31 litres at the front.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

Moving to the powertrain, the new Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV features two 150 kW electric motors mounted at either axel that is coupled to a 78kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The electric powertrain produces 402bhp and 659Nm of peak torque. In comparison, the standard Volvo XC40 produces 187bhp from its 2.0-litre diesel.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

However, the battery pack and two electric motors mean that the XC40 Recharge is about 500 kilos heavier than the standard model. The XC40 Recharge can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 4.9 seconds.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

The electric motors send power to all four wheels via the electric all-wheel drive set-up. The electric-SUV offers a claimed range of 400 km on a single charge. It also features fast charging from which it can juice up the battery by up to 80 per cent in just 40 minutes.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

Volvo launched its first XC90 plug-in hybrid model back in 2019. The company has already begun assembling the XC90 plug-in hybrid SUV in India at its facility in Bengaluru by the end of 2019.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

Once launched, the XC40 Recharge could be assembled in the country as well. If the XC40 Recharge gets assembled in India, it could be priced aggressively when launched in the market.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV India Launch Next Year: Details

Thoughts About The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric SUV Launching In India Next Year

The Volvo XC40 Recharge will be priced higher up the price scale and will be one among many luxury SUVs that are entering the Indian market soon. The Recharge electric SUV comes equipped with a host of features offering a fresh and premium cabin feel.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 10:56 [IST]
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