I have had mine for three months now and it is the best car I ever owned. It's fast, fun to drive, stylish. In the winter with snow on the road the range around 200 Km. But then I drive like I had stolen the car. Now with dry roads, the range is far better, still with the winter tires. I will change wheels on Thursday and expect the range to be even better. And, google assistant works perfectly. I just ask it to "take me to Nygatan 25 in Södertälje" and in a second I have the map ready. I dont even have to say "please".
You all prolly dont give a damn but does anyone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
@Khalid Gregory thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
With that hefty price tag it will seriously struggle to compete with realistically priced Tesla, VW D3/4, MG EV, etc... In real world this car should be priced around 30k....
Bought the XC40 full electric, then had to drive through France to the UK. 1400 kilometres. The real range on the motorway, speed steady at 115km/hour, was a maximum of 200km. Basically driving for 1h 45 mins, then having to stop for 40 mins to charge the battery. It is unusable for long drives. The range advertised by Volvo is 400km, which is completely untrue. I have now sold it.
Don't use those menus on the move! It's quite unnecessary. There are steering wheel controls and voice control for all adjustments you need to make on the move.
Over at SwedeSpeed Forum a few guys who wanted more range than 208 miles (EPA) for the XC40 P8 are saying they'll just go ahead and buy the XC40 PHEV and wait a few years for the BEV range to improve. They all said that their daily drive would usually be less than the XC40's PHEV's all-electric range, and Volvo says that their PHEVs are driven 83% in 'Pure" or all electric mode anyway. Also, Volvo has said that all their BEV XC40 P8 production for 2020 has already been sold, so if you order one it will be next year. ...... As for me, I'm waiting for the BEV XC90 P8, out in a couple of years. Rumors are that SPA2 will have a 120 kWh battery, and the XC90 P8 will be a coupe-like SUV for better aerodynamics. It will not use Siemens electric motors, like the XC40 and Polestar 2, but an in-house electric motor that will be more efficient. So expecting a 300+ mile range for the XC90 P8 is not unreasonable. I can't wait.
I will eat my hat if "in-house electric motor" means anything other than a Geely electric motor or Geely-affiliated Chinese OEM electric motor. It helps reduce cost to the consumer and also lets Geely satisfy their desire to push Chinese manufacturing prowess.
@@vomErsten Well, apparently, anyone can make electric motors more efficiently than Siemans. And it will probably be a jointly developed Volvo/Geely electric motor. Like CMA. I know Volvo is doing a lot of it's own research on electric cars.
A small premium-ish SUV with 400ps and AWD + all the latest bells and whistles regarding infotainment and safety, isn't going to be cheap with an ICE either, though. ... And Volvos are getting more expensive and "up-market" on a yearly basis...
I think you hit the nail on the head, unlike electrifying, who said it's the best XC40, I commented and said they're dreaming if they think they're gonna sell any at that price, given that this is essentially the size of an Audi Q3, yet the pricing is very close to an e tron.
I know from a US perspective there is a current waiting list since the car will not arrive here until late spring 2021. The demand for electrified Volvo's is strong and will only get stronger, especially in regulated markets like Western Europe and China.
@@kimrkarl I suspect the wait list is more to do with it using the same drive train as the Polestar 2 and due to the shortage of batteries rather than due to a large number of orders.
I put $1,000 refundable deposit down 17 November 2019. I configured the car about 3 weeks ago and was told US dealers would start receiving them in the first quarter of 2021.
I got a used (CPO) 2021 XC40 Recharge and it's the best car I've ever had. Range is fine, but it's solid, safe, stylish, fun and fast. WAY better than the gas/petrol model.
@@jacaldwell52 there were a few: 1. Tesla ran out of the tax credit incentives, Volvo still has it. 2. frameless doors on the tesla vs sturdy doors with window frames on the volvo. When you close the doors, you can simply reach at normal hand/arms height instead of bending low to reach the doors to close them. 3. almost no buttons in the tesla, everything is controlled on the big ipad, eventhough the xc40 also has a touch screen, but there are still plenty of controls that are still old fashioned buttons and knobs. with the big ipad, you need to look away from the road and look at the ipad to make any changes. not safe. and lastly, 4. the air vents in the tesla seem to be pointing exactly at my eye level. it could be just me but driving the tesla (model y) with the air blowing into my eyes, not fun. i later heard that it could've been adjusted via the big ipad... so maybe it's not a big issue, but i prefer to adjust the vents manually at the vents, not thru a big ipad... oh and one last thing, the volvo rated range at 208 miles, but real world range seems to be higher. model y rated at 300 miles, but real world range is only around 250. so they are comparable in range eventhough not on paper.......
My mum has the eletric kia soul 2021 and the full charge is 280 but to be honest we get about 320 mileage and its a very good car and its definitely worth the money
I'm glad to here battery pack and motor is shared with Polestar, It will give a clear indication of reliability of these EVs. I'm thinking of possibly upgrading my Volvo in the future for a Polestar 2.
I get this over a Tesla. For safety, style and build quality. And you compare audi e-tron that cost nearly double . Then forvthe 99 people average daily trip the range of this xc40 is more than enought
Edward Dewhirst in a dream audi e-tron cost 61, is never less tha 80/90k medium equipped. Is xc90 category it is a big suv not a small one the comparison he did is wrong, like is wrong compare the battery miles range of a tesla model 3 which is an hatchback sorry, (correct is a saloon) , with an suv. Anyway if you can afford it, you buy what you like not matter 50 miles more of range or 5k more cost... that’s it.
It's a good car but we have to keep in mind is this isn't Volvo's electric platform full electric car. Neither is the Polestar 2. These are both shared-with-hybrids models. A less expensive, full platform Volvo that's a bit smaller is expected though when it will be introduced is unclear. An xc90 sized full-electric Volvo platform is also going to be introduced but the exact time is not known. It's probably some time next year. As is, the xc40 still has carry-over legacy from the regular XC40 platform as does the Polestar 2 which is on the same platform. The car is a compromise.
I don't understand the obsession with range. How many people drive far enough to exceed the range regularly? Most people drive 10/20 miles to work and then wake up with a full fuel "tank". And, tbh how many households buying this car won't already have another vehicle, (probably ICE) anyway? There are just as many differentiators in an electric car as a traditional one. How many xc40 petrol reviews mention a Kia as a competitor? I fear motoring journalists are going to make themselves less relevant by not reviewing the real world use cases and instead concentrating on why this electric car isn't a petrol car. A criticism of the industry, not this specific review.
Please stop comparing big SUV with hatchbacks and sedans in range. We don't do it with petrol cars, so why should we do it with EV's? If you buy a SUV you know that it's not great range your getting
Too expensive for me, even though I could afford one. The 0-60 time sells cars but in my case I only use this acceleration to show off to friends. I have an eNiro, which as you mention is nearly half the price, and longer range, and gets the job done very effectively.
@@ningster I would be and I've owned both makes. Currently its Mercedes C Class for me but waiting for a smaller BEV from them, although given our current usage might go for a Hybrid B Class.
@@ningster i own a Kia Soul ev and am very happy with it. Are you a badge snob,i part exchanged a Mercedes for it.before that a bmw and vw.but I like the Kia the best
To clarify, the only option right now is a pretty much fully-loaded one (Lounge Pack à 2000 USD and you are good to go). Still very expensive however, and far from 44k USD.
This is ridiculously expensive. Compared to a Polestar interface it is so dated; has a small boot and thirsty range does not make it appealing. Coupled with the smug Volvo sales staff I will give it a wide birth. He was struggling to say the price because it was embarrassing. It reminds me of the first edition of the iPace at 80k which was also way overpriced.
Volvo does need to now modernize their cars. Problem with the xc40 is it's not due for a redesign until 2025/2026. But it already is showing some age. The Polestar interface and console dates the other Volvos.
Tesla model Y, linked to the supercharger network smokes it for value and real life usage. At GBP60,000 the Volvo will be a rare sight on the UK's roads.
I ordered this first day one could do it January 16, 2020. Contract was written. Now I have been informed that my new Volvo Xc40 will arrive in November / December. So under two months left. I'm looking forward to it. My first Volvo in my life. My first all-electric car too.
@@cyclopsvision6370 Overpriced in your country but not where I live. In Norway, all electric cars are tax-free. No 25% VAT or one-time tax as there is on petrol and diesel cars. Norway had to apply to EFTA to sell electric cars without a penny in tax. So there you go as wrong as you can. Of course I will enjoy my new electric car VOLVO! Norwegian politicians aim for all cars sold from 2025 to be emission-free. Now October 2020 60% of all new cars are electric. Costs almost nothing to drive as Norway has electricity in hydropower which we also sell to Europe. Half price on ferries. Can drive in public transport. Free parking. Yes this will be good. No annual fee.
@@cyclopsvision6370 I live in Norway and there is a lot of snow here. Lots of snow so an SUV is great here. Then the politicians talked about maybe introducing a tax on electric cars again. They must apply to EFTA in 5 new years. The Swedes pay 17,000 pound more for the same car than we in Norway. No taxes in Norway on electric cars. I want an SUV. Tesla are certainly good cars but where I live this Volvo will be perfect. Now the politicians have decided that they will continue to sell electric cars without taxes. I pay 41,000 English Pound for this car in Norway. Then comes tires and some equipment. Lots of car for the money you could say.
@@teknofil007 Of course the irony with Norway is your 25% tax discount and free parking and half price ferries are all being subsidised by income from the oil and gas industry. The last thing Norway wants is for the rest of the world to be less dependent on fossil fuels.
in Norway it starts from 59.000 USD or 46.000£ , and we have no VAT or any other tax on electric cars . So they milking the cow a bit more in europe it seems...
Spending 60k on xc40? Ok, with Android auto, But still,,,, why wouldn't i go for model3, which is the benchmark all other models should compare against.
Worth remembering this is the loaded 1st edition, the other main stream versions will be less expensive, especially with a single motor spec. Audi e-tron is the class above in terms of size and more expensive so not directly comparable.
@@paulholterhaus7084 extras include the safety package advance, interior upgrade package, comfort seat package, intellisafe, surround camera, panoramic roof and several more. When you build it on the Volvo website you can compare it to a B5 build. Here in Germany we still receive 7500€ back due to electric purchase, then it works out a fraction cheaper than the B5 built up with the same extras, but you get 300kW
thanks very much for well rounded review. it is somewhat surprising that the infotainment has these android phonelike sub menus considering how well it is implemented in the polestar 2. but maybe they will get some updates for better usability ota. one question though: is it known how soon after launch that lower spec xc40 p8's will become available. I really lust for a xc40 p8 but the first launch model price tag is a bit on the high side
Just going to wait until the range goes up. I'm hoping Tesla or Lucid leads a massive breakthrough on battery technology in the close future to increase energy storage. Maybe then, a lot of traditional manufacturers like Volvo might slowly start adopting the new technology to really boost the range.
This car is a bargain. In the us there is such a shortage of used cars they offered me so much money for mine and my wife’s car that I bought two of these.
Very expensive, but as the man said, this is the all singing first attempt version, cheaper versions to come, Volvo always seem to do it that way tho, introduce a new model starting at the top end, then introducing cheaper versions later on ! but even so, still too expensive for me regardless😂
Any real tests this can actually do 260 miles in good conditions and not heavy right food? We know polestar 2 does not meet it's stated range and it is pretty weak on efficiency (it is thirsty on electricity)
Why do you guys keep hammering about "how far on one charge"? Not very many drive for more than 3 hours in one go anyway. And how many drive > 150 miles on a regular basis? For long trips you need to look at the combination of range, charging speed and charging network. The e-tron for example charges really, really fast, so even if the range in just OK, it does not matter that much... Look at Bjørn Nyland and his 1000km challenge. That's how you properly measure long distance travel.
the front grill! people like the original look. The big issues with electric versions is the differences in look. EV`s have to look like the gas versions
Although it's not an SUV, the Polstar 2 is a real banana skin as it's the same running gear, same battery, range and performance etc but and here's the thing, it's over £10k cheaper? I drive an XC40 1st edition and love it but honestly, why spend the extra money??
I don’t get why have you so less likes on this video? Yours is an amazing channel with amazing reviews. I noticed there used to be so many likes on Rebecca’s review when she was part of the channel. Were people following her instead of the channel, and liked her instead of her reviews? Well, I liked both and I still like the channel and the reviews. We recently have What Car India channel join the TH-cam. And just like yours, it has amazing content with my favorite anchor, Mugdha Mishra who was with other channel previously. Though, there needs a lot of improvement in the content but the presentation is class apart and conform with the What Car standards. Keep up your amazing review. It’s really interesting to see Volvo joining the league of accessible EVs. Not sure when this car will be launched in India or perhaps will never be launched given Volvo has still not established a firm ground in the country. Competition is ramping up and has become even fierce with luxury automakers bringing their international products to India, some of which are launched first in India itself while others been launched just a few months before international. Volvo seriously need to re-evaluate its position in India for its existence in the country.
Unfortunately if you can’t afford this quality and outstanding safety leading brand you probably won’t have anything good to add. Perhaps you will be more suited with second best. Remember Polestar is largely involved and has been for many years with the development of the brand. One only has to look briefly at the Pilestar 2 to get a realistic sense of where Volvo are heading.
Would love to get this - had a preorder at one point - but for the price it's too little range, too slow, and cannot compare to Tesla for self-driving capabilities... Would really like to get something other than a Tesla though...
@@XLoaferY Shouldn't do though because the trade deal was a "Free Trade Deal" meaning no tariffs etc ! but maybe it has something to do with Purchase Tax as was, better known today as Car Purchase Tax ?
Yeah that’s usually what happens with EVs. There will be a rapid decrease in the price of all-electric cars generally anyway because more countries such as the uk (my home-country) will be converting to primarily EV only
Plus people will end up doing things with charging networks so charging doesn’t cost you silly amounts and you don’t need billions of accounts for them
I remember reading an interview where a Volvo representative explained how the engine adds so little to the total cost of the car on the manufacturing end (compared to the electrification) that it doesn't really matter. If that's true, it makes sense to go with the more beefed-up powertrain as it's just more fun, more enduring and more appealing to the business class.
£60K - far to expensive, it's still to early to commit to an electric vehicle, holding on to my Jag until 2025 when the selection is greater and competition will bring prices to be more realistic
Why on earth does a car like this need x2 201bhp engines? Get rid of one of the engines, replace freed up space with a few more battery cells and get 7.5 sec 0-60 performance (still respectable) and 300+ mile range (very desirable). Oh and maybe re-think the price tag to broaden your accessible market - current lease deals are horrendous! Overall, a lovely quality car with kerb appeal being held back by performance junkies in engineering trying to imitate a race car.... 95% of current and future EV owners are environmentally conscientious and want quality products with efficient running costs. How many real world driving scenarios do you ever go from a standing start to 60mph?!? Come on Volvo, seize the opportunity to make a difference!
I agree with you. Volvo is having an identity crisis right now; on the one hand they go "SAFETY BEFORE EVERYTHING!" and introduce 112 MPH speed limiters but on the other hand they go and build a 402 HP electric car that can do 0-60 in under 5 seconds...why? So you can 0-62 yourself into a tree after mashing it on some ice? And on a model that is the antithesis of high performance, no less. It's almost like they are trying to make themselves irrelevant next to Polestar.
I absolutely love the design of the Polestar 2 & XC40 recharge but they are caught in the middle of the EV price range. ID4, Mach E, Ariya, Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60 all will have longer rangers and be cheaper. Re: Tesla, all I can say is their build quality is a horror show and that 1 screen crap is basically nonsense. No it's not an advancement my Tesla cult friends.
I feel that its main competitor will be the model Y not the the model 3 but if it doesn't compete on price then Volvo won't be bringing in new customers they will just have their stalwarts who do not look at other brands. Maybe they should have priced it better and grab the huge market waiting for "normal" priced electric cars before Tesla does?
The model Y will be better all round and will sell well. All versions of XC $0 are overpriced. Hopefully ID4 4 will be a much better value for money EV
@@molepatrol7529 All Volvos are over-priced. They are very pretty, but everything else about them is rather crude and restrictive compared to comparably priced alternatives in every segment.
I think this Volvo is not yet ready for prime-time --300 mile range or go home. Anyway, a premium car with instruction stamped into the body? Like having GAS embossed into the C-pillar of your gasoline vehicle.
That grill is terrible, would rather have a normal grill so that it blended in with other cars, I don't want a piece of plastic stuck on the front of my car to tell everyone I've got an electric car ! plus it looks like an afterthought which it is ! good to see some manufacturers are sticking with conventional grills. 👍
This maybe expensive but Volvo products have always been unrated for luxury safety and reliability. I have a 2020 Volvo, I wouldn't drive anything else.
If the suspension are hard as tesla 3, and it is noisy cabin. Its a failure. I drive lexus, love the soft and quite cabin. Waiting to see what lexus will bring in the market
Who is going to buy a car like this for £60k? So it will be leased and after 3yrs then what? Either it will lose a shed load of money to appeal to the domestic market or they will stockpile unwanted electric cars. We'll look back at this as a huge mistake
Finally a car with Google maps built in, I must admit I haven't looked at Volvo for an EV, and after hearing the price I never will, but all the others have their own sat nav (haven't looked what Teslas have as they're too expensive aswell), my wifes Fiesta sat nav is garbage, and connecting to the phone to do it isn't any better, but Ford don't do BEVs until the Mondeo gets here, lets hope that's cheaper than these rippoff prices.
I have had mine for three months now and it is the best car I ever owned. It's fast, fun to drive, stylish. In the winter with snow on the road the range around 200 Km. But then I drive like I had stolen the car. Now with dry roads, the range is far better, still with the winter tires. I will change wheels on Thursday and expect the range to be even better. And, google assistant works perfectly. I just ask it to "take me to Nygatan 25 in Södertälje" and in a second I have the map ready. I dont even have to say "please".
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I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
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@Khalid Gregory thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out now.
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With that hefty price tag it will seriously struggle to compete with realistically priced Tesla, VW D3/4, MG EV, etc...
In real world this car should be priced around 30k....
if it had somewhere over 550 km real range it might have held its ground. Given the specs Model 3 is going to kill it...
Bought the XC40 full electric, then had to drive through France to the UK. 1400 kilometres. The real range on the motorway, speed steady at 115km/hour, was a maximum of 200km.
Basically driving for 1h 45 mins, then having to stop for 40 mins to charge the battery. It is unusable for long drives. The range advertised by Volvo is 400km, which is completely untrue.
I have now sold it.
Wow this is a very important insight if true, thanks for sharing.
Don't use those menus on the move! It's quite unnecessary. There are steering wheel controls and voice control for all adjustments you need to make on the move.
Over at SwedeSpeed Forum a few guys who wanted more range than 208 miles (EPA) for the XC40 P8 are saying they'll just go ahead and buy the XC40 PHEV and wait a few years for the BEV range to improve. They all said that their daily drive would usually be less than the XC40's PHEV's all-electric range, and Volvo says that their PHEVs are driven 83% in 'Pure" or all electric mode anyway. Also, Volvo has said that all their BEV XC40 P8 production for 2020 has already been sold, so if you order one it will be next year. ...... As for me, I'm waiting for the BEV XC90 P8, out in a couple of years. Rumors are that SPA2 will have a 120 kWh battery, and the XC90 P8 will be a coupe-like SUV for better aerodynamics. It will not use Siemens electric motors, like the XC40 and Polestar 2, but an in-house electric motor that will be more efficient. So expecting a 300+ mile range for the XC90 P8 is not unreasonable. I can't wait.
I will eat my hat if "in-house electric motor" means anything other than a Geely electric motor or Geely-affiliated Chinese OEM electric motor. It helps reduce cost to the consumer and also lets Geely satisfy their desire to push Chinese manufacturing prowess.
@@vomErsten Well, apparently, anyone can make electric motors more efficiently than Siemans. And it will probably be a jointly developed Volvo/Geely electric motor. Like CMA. I know Volvo is doing a lot of it's own research on electric cars.
As much as I love this little thing, they indeed messed up the pricing for this car.
If it was 3 quarters of this price it would be a sweet little electric suv
A small premium-ish SUV with 400ps and AWD + all the latest bells and whistles regarding infotainment and safety, isn't going to be cheap with an ICE either, though.
... And Volvos are getting more expensive and "up-market" on a yearly basis...
75000$ Canadian
It's cheaper in the US
I think you hit the nail on the head, unlike electrifying, who said it's the best XC40, I commented and said they're dreaming if they think they're gonna sell any at that price, given that this is essentially the size of an Audi Q3, yet the pricing is very close to an e tron.
I know from a US perspective there is a current waiting list since the car will not arrive here until late spring 2021. The demand for electrified Volvo's is strong and will only get stronger, especially in regulated markets like Western Europe and China.
It has a waitlist over 6 months so far in Norway.. and i just know i ordered one in July and i don't get it before May.
@@kimrkarl I suspect the wait list is more to do with it using the same drive train as the Polestar 2 and due to the shortage of batteries rather than due to a large number of orders.
@@kimrkarl I ordered mine when the opened the books in January and that's due to arrive in April...
I put $1,000 refundable deposit down 17 November 2019. I configured the car about 3 weeks ago and was told US dealers would start receiving them in the first quarter of 2021.
In Norway the price starts from £42000, seems like it for some reason is much more expensive in the UK, usually it´s the other way around
The fact that Norway subsidies EV´s is more than likely the reason for that. No VAT or taxes/fees of any sort when buying an EV.
I got a used (CPO) 2021 XC40 Recharge and it's the best car I've ever had. Range is fine, but it's solid, safe, stylish, fun and fast. WAY better than the gas/petrol model.
It’s a great car very good looking better than the range Rover but ridiculously expensive
It’s cause it better, electric,
It's supposed to be leased or rented.
Volvo is killing it
ordered placed.... after test driving the model Y, I pulled the trigger on this XC40 recharge...
That ... speaks volumes .
Why wouldn't you just get a polestar?
@@iowgtr more expensive, and looks weird... I like the xc40 look
Ning, what were a few pluses and minuses compared to the XC40? Thanks.
@@jacaldwell52 there were a few: 1. Tesla ran out of the tax credit incentives, Volvo still has it. 2. frameless doors on the tesla vs sturdy doors with window frames on the volvo. When you close the doors, you can simply reach at normal hand/arms height instead of bending low to reach the doors to close them. 3. almost no buttons in the tesla, everything is controlled on the big ipad, eventhough the xc40 also has a touch screen, but there are still plenty of controls that are still old fashioned buttons and knobs. with the big ipad, you need to look away from the road and look at the ipad to make any changes. not safe. and lastly, 4. the air vents in the tesla seem to be pointing exactly at my eye level. it could be just me but driving the tesla (model y) with the air blowing into my eyes, not fun. i later heard that it could've been adjusted via the big ipad... so maybe it's not a big issue, but i prefer to adjust the vents manually at the vents, not thru a big ipad... oh and one last thing, the volvo rated range at 208 miles, but real world range seems to be higher. model y rated at 300 miles, but real world range is only around 250. so they are comparable in range eventhough not on paper.......
It seems the XC40 Recharge is very good and not the best. I'm sure Volvo will not have a problem selling these.
My mum has the eletric kia soul 2021 and the full charge is 280 but to be honest we get about 320 mileage and its a very good car and its definitely worth the money
I'm glad to here battery pack and motor is shared with Polestar, It will give a clear indication of reliability of these EVs. I'm thinking of possibly upgrading my Volvo in the future for a Polestar 2.
I get this over a Tesla. For safety, style and build quality. And you compare audi e-tron that cost nearly double . Then forvthe 99 people average daily trip the range of this xc40 is more than enought
The Audi E-tron costs 61k, this is 59k - how do you come to ‘double the price’
But why would you buy the ”good enough”, when you could get better for a lower price?
Edward Dewhirst u sure an Audi e-tron costs 61k?
Audi e-tron for 61k? 🙄
Edward Dewhirst in a dream audi e-tron cost 61, is never less tha 80/90k medium equipped. Is xc90 category it is a big suv not a small one the comparison he did is wrong, like is wrong compare the battery miles range of a tesla model 3 which is an hatchback sorry, (correct is a saloon) , with an suv. Anyway if you can afford it, you buy what you like not matter 50 miles more of range or 5k more cost... that’s it.
It's a good car but we have to keep in mind is this isn't Volvo's electric platform full electric car. Neither is the Polestar 2. These are both shared-with-hybrids models. A less expensive, full platform Volvo that's a bit smaller is expected though when it will be introduced is unclear. An xc90 sized full-electric Volvo platform is also going to be introduced but the exact time is not known. It's probably some time next year. As is, the xc40 still has carry-over legacy from the regular XC40 platform as does the Polestar 2 which is on the same platform. The car is a compromise.
Volvo were well placed to be a leader in EVs, slowly getting there but not good enough yet imo
I don't understand the obsession with range. How many people drive far enough to exceed the range regularly? Most people drive 10/20 miles to work and then wake up with a full fuel "tank". And, tbh how many households buying this car won't already have another vehicle, (probably ICE) anyway? There are just as many differentiators in an electric car as a traditional one. How many xc40 petrol reviews mention a Kia as a competitor? I fear motoring journalists are going to make themselves less relevant by not reviewing the real world use cases and instead concentrating on why this electric car isn't a petrol car. A criticism of the industry, not this specific review.
I agree to grab headlines it needs to be cheaper or have a range of over 300 miles.
Please stop comparing big SUV with hatchbacks and sedans in range. We don't do it with petrol cars, so why should we do it with EV's? If you buy a SUV you know that it's not great range your getting
Too expensive for me, even though I could afford one. The 0-60 time sells cars but in my case I only use this acceleration to show off to friends. I have an eNiro, which as you mention is nearly half the price, and longer range, and gets the job done very effectively.
you're comparing KIA with Volvo?
@@ningster As I say, Kia nearly half the price and longer range than the Volvo and gets the job done very effectively.
@@johndoyle4723 I guess as long as you're happy with riding around in a KIA, then it's all good.
@@ningster I would be and I've owned both makes. Currently its Mercedes C Class for me but waiting for a smaller BEV from them, although given our current usage might go for a Hybrid B Class.
@@ningster i own a Kia Soul ev and am very happy with it. Are you a badge snob,i part exchanged a Mercedes for it.before that a bmw and vw.but I like the Kia the best
I have a Volvo c70 and love it,this new Volvo ev is good looking, has heritage not like the "other guys"lol
In Sweden The XC40 recharge inscription is 50 000$ and then you get a state fund of 6000$ so its only 44 000$ here
That is completely incorrect. The XC40 Recharge costs around 70 000 USD in Sweden, minus the government refund.
@@inkognito7722 where did you get that info from?
To clarify, the only option right now is a pretty much fully-loaded one (Lounge Pack à 2000 USD and you are good to go). Still very expensive however, and far from 44k USD.
@@inkognito7722 Plz note im talking about the hybrid
It is important to compare real world mileage vs. what a Tesla states for optimum mileage.
I stopped watching when he told us the price. Crazy.
so at the end of the video. ok
This is ridiculously expensive. Compared to a Polestar interface it is so dated; has a small boot and thirsty range does not make it appealing. Coupled with the smug Volvo sales staff I will give it a wide birth. He was struggling to say the price because it was embarrassing. It reminds me of the first edition of the iPace at 80k which was also way overpriced.
Volvo does need to now modernize their cars. Problem with the xc40 is it's not due for a redesign until 2025/2026. But it already is showing some age. The Polestar interface and console dates the other Volvos.
Tesla model Y, linked to the supercharger network smokes it for value and real life usage. At GBP60,000 the Volvo will be a rare sight on the UK's roads.
I ordered this first day one could do it January 16, 2020. Contract was written. Now I have been informed that my new Volvo Xc40 will arrive in November / December. So under two months left. I'm looking forward to it. My first Volvo in my life. My first all-electric car too.
Enjoy your overpriced 208 mile range EV
@@cyclopsvision6370 Overpriced in your country but not where I live. In Norway, all electric cars are tax-free. No 25% VAT or one-time tax as there is on petrol and diesel cars. Norway had to apply to EFTA to sell electric cars without a penny in tax. So there you go as wrong as you can. Of course I will enjoy my new electric car VOLVO! Norwegian politicians aim for all cars sold from 2025 to be emission-free. Now October 2020 60% of all new cars are electric. Costs almost nothing to drive as Norway has electricity in hydropower which we also sell to Europe. Half price on ferries. Can drive in public transport. Free parking. Yes this will be good. No annual fee.
@@teknofil007 why not wait for a Tesla Model Y made in Germany? That factory should be up and running some time next year.
@@cyclopsvision6370 I live in Norway and there is a lot of snow here. Lots of snow so an SUV is great here. Then the politicians talked about maybe introducing a tax on electric cars again. They must apply to EFTA in 5 new years. The Swedes pay 17,000 pound more for the same car than we in Norway. No taxes in Norway on electric cars. I want an SUV. Tesla are certainly good cars but where I live this Volvo will be perfect. Now the politicians have decided that they will continue to sell electric cars without taxes. I pay 41,000 English Pound for this car in Norway. Then comes tires and some equipment. Lots of car for the money you could say.
@@teknofil007 Of course the irony with Norway is your 25% tax discount and free parking and half price ferries are all being subsidised by income from the oil and gas industry. The last thing Norway wants is for the rest of the world to be less dependent on fossil fuels.
Expensive when you see what electric cars are in this range
there are very few cars in the compact SUV segment with an electric drive train
60 000 pounds!?!! In the Us it starts at $52 000 USD (£39 000) then you can get a $7500 grant. Like wtf how. In addition 60 000 pounds is $78 000.
that's the brexit tax I'd assume.
in Norway it starts from 59.000 USD or 46.000£ , and we have no VAT or any other tax on electric cars . So they milking the cow a bit more in europe it seems...
Spending 60k on xc40? Ok, with Android auto, But still,,,, why wouldn't i go for model3, which is the benchmark all other models should compare against.
Worth remembering this is the loaded 1st edition, the other main stream versions will be less expensive, especially with a single motor spec.
Audi e-tron is the class above in terms of size and more expensive so not directly comparable.
They don't make a single motor version.........And besides, the xtra motor usually adds only about $3500 Dollars......Paul
audi is even slower ha ha
@@paulholterhaus7084 extras include the safety package advance, interior upgrade package, comfort seat package, intellisafe, surround camera, panoramic roof and several more. When you build it on the Volvo website you can compare it to a B5 build. Here in Germany we still receive 7500€ back due to electric purchase, then it works out a fraction cheaper than the B5 built up with the same extras, but you get 300kW
So, if I could ask you guys.. would you go for this XC40 recharge or better to consider an EQA 250?? What do you think please??
Battery capacity, charging, speed, driving style, features.
thanks very much for well rounded review. it is somewhat surprising that the infotainment has these android phonelike sub menus considering how well it is implemented in the polestar 2. but maybe they will get some updates for better usability ota. one question though: is it known how soon after launch that lower spec xc40 p8's will become available. I really lust for a xc40 p8 but the first launch model price tag is a bit on the high side
Just going to wait until the range goes up. I'm hoping Tesla or Lucid leads a massive breakthrough on battery technology in the close future to increase energy storage. Maybe then, a lot of traditional manufacturers like Volvo might slowly start adopting the new technology to really boost the range.
Great review and a beautiful car 👍
The interior for this one is lesser... the others look better. This screen just kinda feels like it isn't a part of anything and I highly dislike it
The interior for this one is lesser than what? The petrol XC40 has the same interior.
Seemingly performing well even with a non dedicated EV platform
All of Volvo's current architectures (SPA and CMA) are designed to accommodate electrification.
Powerkeg
Nice to know 👍
Had a petrol one for over a year... Brilliant car, looks great. 3 cyl engine noisy tho, and thirsty.
Go electric.
Way way over the top pricing. I wonder if this is just an attempt to cash in at launch and in 8/10 months they will be well under £50k?
as others have commented, it has to be around £30k to be even vaguely competitive, IF there's no stiffer competition by then.
IVE HAD A 89 VOLVO WAGON YRS AGO...I LIKE VOLVO COMFORT SEATS
So elegant and beautiful.
This car is a bargain. In the us there is such a shortage of used cars they offered me so much money for mine and my wife’s car that I bought two of these.
The screen & software are really outdated, charging & distance are critical factors to survive on ev market!!
Lovely car but too expensive at starting price of £60k. I could buy 2 new Nissan Leafs (Leaves ?) for that much.
Leafs are ugly and front wheel drive.....Also very cheap interiors compared to volvo
@@paulholterhaus7084 Pay your money, take your choice.
Very expensive, but as the man said, this is the all singing first attempt version, cheaper versions to come, Volvo always seem to do it that way tho, introduce a new model starting at the top end, then introducing cheaper versions later on ! but even so, still too expensive for me regardless😂
@@Colin623 Tesla does the same. Availability of the more expensive models before the lower-spec versions. This way they can recoup costs sooner.
Any real tests this can actually do 260 miles in good conditions and not heavy right food?
We know polestar 2 does not meet it's stated range and it is pretty weak on efficiency (it is thirsty on electricity)
I love my regular XC60. Don't see any need to go electric for the next 10 years.
Why do you guys keep hammering about "how far on one charge"? Not very many drive for more than 3 hours in one go anyway. And how many drive > 150 miles on a regular basis? For long trips you need to look at the combination of range, charging speed and charging network. The e-tron for example charges really, really fast, so even if the range in just OK, it does not matter that much... Look at Bjørn Nyland and his 1000km challenge. That's how you properly measure long distance travel.
the front grill! people like the original look. The big issues with electric versions is the differences in look. EV`s have to look like the gas versions
A bit cheaper and longer range then it will be a real game changer for sure…….. ps some of their new personal lease deals seem rather attractive 👍
Yes I am doing this direct with Volvo, seems a good deal
Although it's not an SUV, the Polstar 2 is a real banana skin as it's the same running gear, same battery, range and performance etc but and here's the thing, it's over £10k cheaper? I drive an XC40 1st edition and love it but honestly, why spend the extra money??
I don’t get why have you so less likes on this video? Yours is an amazing channel with amazing reviews. I noticed there used to be so many likes on Rebecca’s review when she was part of the channel. Were people following her instead of the channel, and liked her instead of her reviews? Well, I liked both and I still like the channel and the reviews.
We recently have What Car India channel join the TH-cam. And just like yours, it has amazing content with my favorite anchor, Mugdha Mishra who was with other channel previously. Though, there needs a lot of improvement in the content but the presentation is class apart and conform with the What Car standards.
Keep up your amazing review. It’s really interesting to see Volvo joining the league of accessible EVs. Not sure when this car will be launched in India or perhaps will never be launched given Volvo has still not established a firm ground in the country. Competition is ramping up and has become even fierce with luxury automakers bringing their international products to India, some of which are launched first in India itself while others been launched just a few months before international. Volvo seriously need to re-evaluate its position in India for its existence in the country.
Great review. Keep it up
why are all reviewers obsessed with the grill. It's just a grill. Also, Polestar's grill looks soo much better, Volvo should have used that one.
Well done Doug. A very comprehensive report. Still leaning to a PHEV. Thank you.
Good review!
Unfortunately if you can’t afford this quality and outstanding safety leading brand you probably won’t have anything good to add. Perhaps you will be more suited with second best. Remember Polestar is largely involved and has been for many years with the development of the brand. One only has to look briefly at the Pilestar 2 to get a realistic sense of where Volvo are heading.
Would love to get this - had a preorder at one point - but for the price it's too little range, too slow, and cannot compare to Tesla for self-driving capabilities... Would really like to get something other than a Tesla though...
400hp and 0-60 in 5 seconds is too slow? What planet are you on?
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Here in Norway it starts from around £42000. I dont know what went wrong in the UK🤦♂️
The difference is, here in Norway electric cars are completely tax free. Norway is literally the cheapest place on earth to buy an electric vehicle.
@@fridtjofkjeilen6074 Also UK leaving EU probably affects taxes/fees
@@XLoaferY Shouldn't do though because the trade deal was a "Free Trade Deal" meaning no tariffs etc ! but maybe it has something to do with Purchase Tax as was, better known today as Car Purchase Tax ?
I drive xc60, it’s perfect, fabulous seats , handling , map , soft steering wheel and … 👌
Just wait a year or two and the price will go down, and they will probably increase the mileage it can do as well
Yeah that’s usually what happens with EVs. There will be a rapid decrease in the price of all-electric cars generally anyway because more countries such as the uk (my home-country) will be converting to primarily EV only
Plus people will end up doing things with charging networks so charging doesn’t cost you silly amounts and you don’t need billions of accounts for them
It’s the 5-Star safety rating that makes a Volvo worth the cost, imho. They’ve always felt like you’re driving a tank!
There is no need for that much horsepower at the top-end, it would be great if there would be a lower power version.
I remember reading an interview where a Volvo representative explained how the engine adds so little to the total cost of the car on the manufacturing end (compared to the electrification) that it doesn't really matter. If that's true, it makes sense to go with the more beefed-up powertrain as it's just more fun, more enduring and more appealing to the business class.
We want a review on the rivian suv
£60K - far to expensive, it's still to early to commit to an electric vehicle, holding on to my Jag until 2025 when the selection is greater and competition will bring prices to be more realistic
huh no FSD cameras, how will this thing drive me home on new years eve of 2022?
Why on earth does a car like this need x2 201bhp engines? Get rid of one of the engines, replace freed up space with a few more battery cells and get 7.5 sec 0-60 performance (still respectable) and 300+ mile range (very desirable). Oh and maybe re-think the price tag to broaden your accessible market - current lease deals are horrendous! Overall, a lovely quality car with kerb appeal being held back by performance junkies in engineering trying to imitate a race car.... 95% of current and future EV owners are environmentally conscientious and want quality products with efficient running costs. How many real world driving scenarios do you ever go from a standing start to 60mph?!? Come on Volvo, seize the opportunity to make a difference!
I agree with you. Volvo is having an identity crisis right now; on the one hand they go "SAFETY BEFORE EVERYTHING!" and introduce 112 MPH speed limiters but on the other hand they go and build a 402 HP electric car that can do 0-60 in under 5 seconds...why? So you can 0-62 yourself into a tree after mashing it on some ice? And on a model that is the antithesis of high performance, no less. It's almost like they are trying to make themselves irrelevant next to Polestar.
£60k I rather get a Porsche for that money.
£39k here in the US...
I think manufacturers have forgotten how to price cars. Wtf!
No they haven't figured out yet how to make electric cars cost productive
the XC40 offered great bang for buck... the XC40 Recharge is one of the worst-priced products I've ever seen.
Screen is too little............Price is too high..............Paul
Dont like the grill
I absolutely love the design of the Polestar 2 & XC40 recharge but they are caught in the middle of the EV price range. ID4, Mach E, Ariya, Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60 all will have longer rangers and be cheaper. Re: Tesla, all I can say is their build quality is a horror show and that 1 screen crap is basically nonsense. No it's not an advancement my Tesla cult friends.
£60k? Wtf Volvo? Why is this car so expensive ? Isn't the polestar 2 around £40k?
Well according to volvo the price for a Polestar 2 starts at £49,900. but that's without wheels and tyres 🤣😂🤣😂
I wouldn´t pay a dime over 40 grand for it, sorry.
in the US, with the tax credit, it's pretty close to 40k.
I feel like volvo has a bad habit of sticking to the NEDC testing regime which isn't reliable.
all new cars have WLTP cycle numbers.
I feel that its main competitor will be the model Y not the the model 3 but if it doesn't compete on price then Volvo won't be bringing in new customers they will just have their stalwarts who do not look at other brands. Maybe they should have priced it better and grab the huge market waiting for "normal" priced electric cars before Tesla does?
The model Y will be better all round and will sell well. All versions of XC $0 are overpriced. Hopefully ID4 4 will be a much better value for money EV
@@molepatrol7529 All Volvos are over-priced. They are very pretty, but everything else about them is rather crude and restrictive compared to comparably priced alternatives in every segment.
I think this Volvo is not yet ready for prime-time --300 mile range or go home. Anyway, a premium car with instruction stamped into the body? Like having GAS embossed into the C-pillar of your gasoline vehicle.
For £60k, you'll be able to buy 3 x Dacia Spring EV's next year.
quantity > Quality eh?
For £60k, you can buy 3 x Fiat 500 EV’s.
@@nativesystems also a worse car. Insiders say that the 500 is a terrible car
Honestly I’d rather have this one.
For £60k, you can have 2 Honda E’s.
Love the car but not for that price sadly.
In the us it costs £39k
Keep your eyes on the road!
Lovely car shame about the price!
That grill is terrible, would rather have a normal grill so that it blended in with other cars, I don't want a piece of plastic stuck on the front of my car to tell everyone I've got an electric car ! plus it looks like an afterthought which it is ! good to see some manufacturers are sticking with conventional grills. 👍
This maybe expensive but Volvo products have always been unrated for luxury safety and reliability. I have a 2020 Volvo, I wouldn't drive anything else.
Absolutely and me too.
For price ill get suv mustang save some money
We need XC60 recharge !!!!
That will be on a new platform and not look like the current xc60. Problem is, it may not come out until 2025.
If the suspension are hard as tesla 3, and it is noisy cabin. Its a failure.
I drive lexus, love the soft and quite cabin. Waiting to see what lexus will bring in the market
Nice , but Tesla looks more attractive
Nice but tooooooo expensive. I will keep my M3 performance thanks.
Range is not impressive in real life 😕 Like the polestar 2 is way off wltp.
What. The. F***????? £60k? SIXTY THOUSAND????? Are they insane??? 😳
Who is going to buy a car like this for £60k? So it will be leased and after 3yrs then what?
Either it will lose a shed load of money to appeal to the domestic market or they will stockpile unwanted electric cars. We'll look back at this as a huge mistake
it's 200 miles range
Diesel🤔_no.
Finally a car with Google maps built in, I must admit I haven't looked at Volvo for an EV, and after hearing the price I never will, but all the others have their own sat nav (haven't looked what Teslas have as they're too expensive aswell), my wifes Fiesta sat nav is garbage, and connecting to the phone to do it isn't any better, but Ford don't do BEVs until the Mondeo gets here, lets hope that's cheaper than these rippoff prices.
Way too much - it cannot be more than the Polestar 2 which sets the bar at 50K. I just ordered a Polestar 2 - it’s coming in January.
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that grill is not as nice as the regular XC40
Nice