Order books for the Volvo C40 Recharge are now open with first customer deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2023. Take a look at what you can expect from the newcomer.

Volvo’s EV footprint is growing in South Africa and the Swedish firm is planning to introduce its electric C40 Recharge crossover in the first half of 2023.

Volvo’s current crop of electric vehicles includes the XC40 Recharge and XC60 Recharge and the firm recently revealed its new EX90 flagship SUV which is expected to reach South Africa at some point in the future.

The Volvo C40 Recharge crossover will be the smallest EV in Volvo’s current lineup and will, according to Volvo Car South Africa’s Managing Director, Greg Maruszewski, prove popular with local buyers who are looking to make the switch to fully electric vehicles.

“Our initial allocations of both the XC40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge Twin were snapped up in double-quick time. We expect the new C40 Recharge to resonate just as strongly with South Africans looking to switch to battery-powered vehicles,” said Maruszewski.

What powers the Volvo C40 Recharge?

The Volvo C40 Recharge will be the third electric Volvo to be offered in South Africa.

The Volvo C40 Recharge is powered by 2 electric motors, one over each axle, and supplemented with a 78 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that offers up to 444 km on a single charge (WLTP). The C40 Recharge offers outputs of 300 kW and 660 Nm and is capable of accelerating from zero to 100 kph in 4.7 seconds.

The C40 Recharge is also the first Volvo to be free of leather and the model carries a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

Volvo aims to be an all-electric brand by 2030 and by 2025 it’s expected that more than half of the firm’s worldwide sales will be attributed to electric vehicles.

How much does the Volvo C40 Recharge cost in South Africa?

Volvo C40 Recharge – R1 285 000

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