Volvo’s first all-electric model for India, the XC40 Recharge made its India debut a year ago, and was expected to go on sale in October 2021. however, Electric SUV launch delayed, as Volvo decided to import the car as a CKD (completely knocked down) unit instead of a CBU (completely knocked down) unit. Now, Volvo has finally announced that the XC40 Recharge is ready to hit our markets, and has confirmed that it will be launched on July 26, 2022. Additionally, Volvo India also said that it will be hosting the launch event through its variant. The Metaverse, which she’s calling the Volvoverse.
At the heart of the Volvo XC40 Recharge is an electric motor drivetrain that develops a combined output from both axles of 405 bhp and 660 Nm of peak torque, transferring power to all wheels via a single-speed transmission, which is good enough. To accelerate from a standstill to 100 kmph in 4.9 seconds. The EV is also equipped with a 79 kWh battery, which translates to a range of around 400 km.
Last year, Volvo introduced the Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, and Volvo XC90 petrol with a 48V mild-hybrid system in support of its transition to an all-petrol portfolio, and the phasing out of all diesel models. The Volvo XC40, Volvo XC60, Volvo S60, and Volvo S90 were among the bestselling models sold by Volvo Car India. The company started local assembly in India in 2017. Currently, the flagships XC90, XC60, XC40, and S90 are being launched. Locally assembled at the Bangalore plant, the new Volvo XC40 is the latest to include the Recharge, Being locally assembled will help the electric SUV to be priced competitively against its rivals, the Kia EV6 and the soon-to-be-launched Hyundai IONIQ 5.