Volvo C40 driving impressions & summary
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I bought a C40. I'm very happy with it. One of the best EVs I've driven. Extremely comfortable and quiet with immense power when you need it. Much more refined than the Y. The C40 looks and feels like a luxury vehicle. Build quality is probably the best I've seen in an EV.
Hi, what about the visibility through the back window? I have read lots of bad reviews.
The driving impression video and the lighttest are slowly becoming two favorites of mine👍
Hei Bjørn! Thanks for the impressions and knowledge sharing. I have an XC40 and I can attest that it's a completely new car after the updates. Still it would be nice to see you re-test it. Cheers!
We just got ours, :D. What did the update do?
U feel xc40 is better?
@@lordvoldemort2564 It's very subjective. C40 has better range and I like the lines, not so boxy. But I would say XC40 is a better family car. I take a little bit more space for the range. If you do test drive, you'll feel the C40 more close to the ground, better driving feel. Do a test drive on both to get the feel. :)
@@bitucoo thanks a lot. All c40 are sold for 2023. 2024 is 14k more
C40 has higher ground clearance as per volvo papers. 1mm higher than xc40.
Good to see that you like it so much. I picked mine up a few days ago and my initial impressions are also very positive. I tested the pixel headlights last night and they are brilliant.
The driving impression videos are outstanding good and entertains me a lot! Thx!
Agree. Waiting for my C40 after selling my model 3. Was pondering between PS2 and C40 but PS2 felt really cramped as you say. Both are really good To drive.
This is great! We took delivery of ours yesterday and love it. All this insight really helps us better understand some of the things we didn’t completely understand yet. Thanks for sharing all your thoughts!
Given that the 2023 model of the xc40 and c40 basically only differs in the back body and maybe suspension (haven't checked) it sounds like it could be time for a re-test
Appreciated your comments/comparisons to the XC 40 Recharge and Polestar 2.
There’s something to be said for physical buttons and knobs as opposed to haptic feedback (the work of the devil…) The refined ride means a lot, too. Swedish interior design for the win!
Just got mine yesterday! Awesome car! ;)
Excellent summary! I know it's hard to remember everything while you drive, so I might add that voice control is best in the business! You can do the usual heating stuff, open apps, ask for weather at destination and everything else you can do with Google assistant. Play specific songs etc. Adds safety and works 100%. I use it all the time.
Just picked up my C40. Any tips for google assistant that you use regularly that I might not be aware of yet? Thanks!
@@stevestojan You prolly know all these, but the ones I use are "ask tidal/spotify to play song/artist", "set steering wheel heating to 1/2/3", "how much range do I have left", I guess you can also set reminders to you google calender by "Set reminder.."
@@Sahkoautoseparempiauto definitely helpful. Thanks!
11:15 The "ten types of people in the world" joke was hilarious, thx 😄
498K nok for the ultimate spec FWD version including wintertyres in offer right now. Not a bad price overall. This price also includes 3 years of volvia top car insurance 3 years service. 5yr car warranty and 8 year on the batteri. Just the insurance + service is a big bonus.
the car needs (regular) service?
@@airestocky brake fluids, filters, sensor checks, software updates etc. Every service on my Kona has been around 350 euros each and insurance is 1000 euro pr year so in total it includes 4050 euros worth of service and insurance and the winter tires are originally 2600 euros extra so the offer is pretty sweet.
@@ulf5738 on the Volvo Norwegian homepage? I specced a car at 12 o clock today at that price. The FWD version not the AWD.
I really like your sharing and reviewing.
Ride quality and driving dynamics are super important to me. This is the review I’ve been looking for. Thanks Bjorn!
These videos are the best by far
Very interesting video! The Volvo C40 is a good electric car with an excellent turn of pace, enough range and a quality interior.
To be fair: The XC40 will get all the improvements too with model year 2023 the C40 got already.
Some cars you buy with your brain .... others you buy with your heart. All the one's I've brought with my brain I've forgotten about ... they were safe, reliable, sensible, but boring cars.
Every car I've brought for with my Heart, for good or bad, always has a story, a personality, and will be remembered always.
My saying is..."Life is too short to driver boring vehicles!"
Hi Bjorn, your reviews are amazing! Big fan here!
Wat would be the best EV for someone looking for space and comfort, without being too expensive like a Tesla X ?
Keep up the good work!
Thanks... from Portugal
Getting mine delivered on 19th May. Can't wait.
Hey Bjorn, the XC40 electric and C40 both are made in Ghent, Belgium. I am certain, because I work at the departement in Volvo Cars Ghent where they make these cars. It is possible they are also build in China, but the Ghent factory is scaling up production, possibly converting the ICE and PHEV XC40 production line to build the electric XC40 and C40 to fulfill demand.
Then please go back to work. We are waiting for our XC40 Recharge. ;)
@@philippd5982 I would gladly go back to work, I would even love to work every Sunday overtime in order to satisfy market demand. Unfortunately, Volvo is missing chips and thus we are jobless at least 1 day a week for the unforeseen future, some weeks even 2 days. So hopefully the chip supply will catch up soon, so that I can go work fulltime and you can get your car. But I am wondering why Volvo is halting production because of chip supply, while Tesla is opening new factories and ramping up production 🤔
@@hoedjeexplains3661 Don't worry. The lack of chips is the matter that we get a 2023 model and not the ordered 2022 model. It seems the 2023 has some improvements compared the 2022 model. We hope you can do your appreciated job as soon as possible.
@@hoedjeexplains3661 I have a C40 on order since December - has Volvo stopped installing pixel lights, like polestar has because of chip shortages? Do you know for sure? 😬
@@patrikstenberg34 I work in the welding factory, we build the floorplates for the XC40 BEV and C40. What you are asking has to do with the assembling line, but I have no connections there. You could ask that at your dealership, they should be informed about those changes.
In Denmark it compares price-wise quite closely to a Model 3 standard range. The Volvo looks nicer and you can get it with the woolblend interior which looks and feels freakin awesome.
👍 ⚡👏💪🇹🇩 Congrats and all the best!
Hi Bjorn. I have a Xc40 recharge and love it. When you started this video I did notice that there is a little more road noise and regen noise compared to the ID bus? My xc 40 recharge has Pirelli tyres, and reportedly they are a little noisy.
U mean more noise in c40 or xc40?
Hi Björn, grate video 👍. But what do you mean white Tesla lane? 😅
I would probably choose the XC40 over the C40 due to the more practical shape (and probably a bit better headroom in the backseats). The XC40 2023-model is updated, the front of the car looks very similar to the C40 (which is good, I never liked the original XC40 (electric) "grill"). It costs 10000 NOK extra to get the Matrix LED-lights, which is worth it in my opinion.
One reason C40 and XC40 seems to be expensive is that Volvo includes 3 years of service and insurance. Especially insurance for 3 years may be a significant amount of money you don't have to spend in addition to the car cost when you buy an electric car from Volvo. Currently, in Norway, winter tires is also included (campaign until end of 2022).
I ordered one.
Bjorn I'm curious what you think about the value of the Audi Q8 (FAT) e-tron vs the C40. The newest (etron) version has a bigger battery, better efficiency and higher mileage. Also, I'm wondering what you think about the ride quality comparison between the two.
Correction, the C40 for Asean market will be made in Malaysia in coming months. The current C40 in Thai will still be made in China but the ones in future will be made by the neighbor.
What sign have every Norwegian roundabout? "Maximum 7 laps" 😁
The XC40 is getting the same front as C40 in the 2022 facelift. Including the more modern pixel headlights.
Except that Volvo has removed them from the time being from both C40 and XC40 due to semi conductor shortage :(
@johan Wagreus XC40 you are correct, however the C40 Ultimate version in the UK is still offered with the Pixel lights. How long that continues remains to be seen.
Hopefully ours ordered in February will have them.
@@johanwagreus283 Do you have a source on this? I know polestar removed them temporarily, but haven't seen any hard info on Volvo. That would suck, since I have a c40 on order since early December.
@@patrikstenberg34 check the homepage, it's removed from configurator. Also confirmed from dealer. It could be that those on order get it but not new orders. Dealer should contact you if the order changes for compensation otherwise. I will order next year hope they come back :(
@@johanwagreus283 I'll pop by my dealer tomorrow. This is a possible dealbreaker, they already removed the black roof for me 😡 Hopefully my order is old enough I get to keep them..😕
At least in the Netherlands, the single motor variant of the C40 is actually a pretty good deal, especially compared to the Model Y. It's on par with say an Ioniq 5. Also, people are saying the C40 is ugly, which I kind of agreed on at first. But it's really starting to grow on me. Polestar 2 is still better looking though.
Anyway, thanks for the video Björn! Overjoyed with this format, to get your overall opinion on the car.
I disliked the rear view
c40 autopilot vs model y autopilot which one is better for Thailand use. also which one is more comfy ride. thanks.
About the range, I have been driving a C40 twin for almost 4 months and I can assure you that in summer and I deduce also in spring you can easily exceed the range of 400km and even reach 430km, just don't press too hard on the accelerator. My average consumption for 9000km is 18.1kWh / 100km, even traveling several times on the highway. Only in these days with 14 ° C outside temperature is it going up a bit
Hi, what about the visibility through the back window? Many reviewers have pointed out you can’t really see much while driving, and one has got to use side mirrors a lot more than in other cars…
What tires did you use under the test?
I have this car. I can verify the rattle from the driver side speaker grill. If you press the grill, the rattle goes away. So one might be able to fix that by taking it off and using maybe a rubber type caulk? I’m not that person so I don’t know how to fix that. It’s like the grill isn’t secured enough to handle the bass of the speaker.
It will be nice to see a new review with the new facelift.
The headlight is pixel LED an is not on the late 22 an none in 23 on Volvo and Polestar “same headlight”. All due to shortages of chips I’m about to buy a used c40. And I’m not buying a c40 without pixel LED. I have it on my Polestar2, and i will not own a car without it. It’s absolutely amazing. I always drive with full headlight and the PS2 takes care of the light.
I want the C40 as a Dog car.
I think the 2023 xc40 have the same headlights. And are not so thirsty anymore. Check it out!
... and it does preheat the battery as well
C40 drives a lil better
I have bought 3 months ago the Xc 40 P8 in Brasil and today i have bought the C 40 P8 and will arrive in a week and i will give my opinion in which one is better soon!
Any update? Thanks
@@christmasisawesome9348 Yes The C40 in the pedal drive mode(the only one i use always)Rolls more when you let the pedal go because of the aerodinamocs and because of the aerodinamics the range is more and so is the zero to 60 and the holografics are gorgeous at night but volvo forgot to put the holografics in the back doors what i didn t like it!The C40 is prettier but doesn t have the sunroof like the Xc 40 has and the Headlights with Pixel tecnologic is perfect because you use always in hi beam but the leds pointed to any car turn off automatic to normal beam and the rest keep hi iluminating everything in the road!
Is lagging of Pixel Light a dealbreaker?
Hello Bjorn,
Compare with C40 vs XC60 hybrid both cars 2024...What do you suggest and reason of it ??
So mine C40 P8 is 140 km old and i figure out already that is more fun than XC40 P8 and the funny thing is when you stop pumping the pedal in one pedal drive take more time to stop comparing to Xc40 and this happen because of the aerodinamics that allow the car cut the air easier than the Xc40 so the C40 is quicker zero to 60 and can drive more with the same battery and the C40 for me is prettier in this new body made only for eletric but the both for me are perfect cars that runs like a rocket and have all tech in the car world!
Hi, what about the visibility through the back window? Many reviewers have pointed out you can’t really see much while driving, and one has got to use side mirrors a lot more than in other cars…
Hey Björn,
Thanks for the review. When you are referring to pricing is there some special discount for Tesla in norway?
In sweden the base model Telsa Model Y is 130K kr more than the C40 with the dual motor.
Other way around I think, Volvos are discounted in Sweden while Teslas are slightly more expensive in Sweden compared to the rest of Europe.
Yes. Check tesla.com and go to Norwegian site. In Norway we don't pay VAT on EVs and Norway is not part of EU so we don't pay import tax on non EU cars.
Thanks for the reply. I believe that Norway is the odd one out here. I checked Germany, Netherlands and Denmark, all of them have the c40 around 10k eur below the standard model y.
@@Aier0 Model Y is crazy expensive here in the Netherlands. Then again, most cars are pretty freaking expensive in the Netherlands. Taxes up the wazoo
@@tkskater1 Exactly! This is actually one of the cheapest options when looking at similar specced vehicles. Model Y is waaay more expensive, and forget about the Mach-e!
When you spec up the Ionic 5 and EV6 to similar specs and features, they can be even more expensive than the C40 and then the C40 is still quite a bit quicker too!
I'm seriously considering this one....but that Polestar 2 is so sexy though...
Are they really less expensive though fully loaded like this car”
At night very cozy sadly no interior rgb
Trying to decibe on a ev6 plus fwd or the xc40 p6 ultimate. 2 grown ups and 2 kids (4 and 8).
Bjørn, does the Model Y suspension also “feel like a boat”? (Serious question).
Nope
C40 is cheaper than Tesla Model Y long range, the Tesla is $82,900.00 in Canada the C40 Ultimate is $78,980.00, Ford Mach-e Premium AWD is 78,540.00 the Volvo C40 beats them all in comfort, ride quality, headlights etc.
Depends on the market.
The new 2023 XC40 P8 will be equipped with pixel lights, but not P6 model.
It's funny how EV's are priced diffrent in countries.
Tesla Modely Y plain version with no extras starts at 729 990 SEK whilst C40 starts at 530 900 SEK.
Norway is not in EU...
@@bjornnyland And that's prolly for the better! Thanks for your videos, it has been perfect timed uploads from you this week and funny enough, thanks to that I will probably order a C40 tomorrow.
👍😊
Xc40 recharge now has heat pump or no?
XC40 has heat pump and got the same improvements than the C40.
Don't they have the same ground clearance? From what I have found, they only differ by some millimeters.
I found the differences here:
www.volvocars.com/intl/cars/new-models/xc40/specifications/dimensions
But now this page it not working...
www.volvocars.com/intl/cars/c40-electric/specification/
@@bjornnyland I see. This is the specifications for the normal xc40. The electric xc40 only has 17,3 cm in ground clearance. Apparently they couldn't keep the same clearance with the battery 😕
@@bjornnyland According to the Volvo cars media page, the C40 has 5mm less clearance than the XC40 P8. The ICE XC40 has an addition 40mm clearance as there is no battery in the floor.
First time commenter Bjorn. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. And even my wife enjoys your vids and she usually leaves the room when I start watching EV reviews.
I have a very soft spot on my heart for Volvo, but the Koreans charging seems to slam the Volvo. But when I watched your 1000km challenge you showed a screenshot of your spreadsheet and the c40 had a better 1000km time than an IONIQ5. How?
We take a road trip twice a year that is 1500 miles so fast charging is a must. Even more important than range. Opinion?
PS - do you publish your spread sheet?
Hey look in the description of the video, all shiiiieeet links are there.
Range vs charge speed. Interesting debate. If you have good efficiency then a slower charge speed can be the same or better than a car with less efficiency but higher charge speed.
If you think of charging as mph gained, instead of kWh gained, then it makes more sense.
An etron charging at 150kW is charging at 375mph
An efficient car like a tesla can charge at 94kW and stoll achieve 375mph.
I don't know which I'd prefer to be honest. Efficient cars are cheaper to run (fewer kwh required to charge) and likely quicker over 1000km (more miles replenished per hour) I think, happy to be corrected.
@@chrischild3667 Thanks - I totally missed that link. I assumed they were all ads!
Volvo preheats the battery so it charges at full speed. The Ioniq 5 has coldgating because the battery doesn't pre-heat for fast chargers so it is very slow if it's too cold.
Hyundai Kia has an update coming soon to preheat the battery but for now the Tesla/Polestar/Volvo will charge fastest in winter. If you live somewhere warm Hyundai/Kia will be very fast.
@@peterjorgensen3 thank you
4:42 the other driver called the cops
No noise test for C40?
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"You can get a Model Y Performance for the same price as the C40".
Here in Sweden, the C40 is cheaper than even the Model 3 Performance.
You can get a C40 Twin Ultimate for less then the standard Model 3 also with some company discount after Tesla raised the prices...
Norway is not a part of EU.
@@bjornnyland My point was that you can't do a review in English for an international audience and then go bash a car for being expensive when that could perhaps only be valid in Norway.
Sure, some of your viewers are also from Norway but again, your criticism of the car for being expensive could only be applied to Norway.
Maybe Sweden is an exception regarding the price difference because Volvo is a Swedish brand, but still...
@@tricky86 To close out Scandinavia i can tell you that in Denmark the cheapest C40 is about 225.000 DKK cheaper than the Tesla Model Y Performance. The top model C40 i about the same price as Tesla Model 3 Long Range.
Be very careful! My wife and I bought this car and after 3 months and less than 3,000 miles it broke down with a “Propulsion System Error.” I’m still not sure what exactly was wrong with it, at one time they said it was the differential, but the Volvo mechanics didn’t know what they were doing, twice they had to send to Sweden for replacement parts and it took two whole months for them to repair the car! It is beautiful and drives like a dream when it is working, but it seems Volvo took some shortcuts rushing this to market, and they certainly have not trained their US mechanics properly nor anticipated needs for spare parts. Over the last 20 years we have had 3 gas powered Volvos which were all great cars, but they may need some time to get their EVs right.
is it more quiet than model Y?
Yes
Thx, for your Reviews, Björn. Always good, really nice Volvo.
But you're always complaining about the Autopilots from the Cars. 😋🤣 I've made only 1500 km in my Tesla 3, I'm really happy with it, but I almost can not use the Autopilot here in Switzerland. If you are in traffic at the Autobahn it goes zigzag, sometimes he Phantom Breaks, the Streets signs in ca. 50% he doesn't want to know about them. Sometimes he fixes a max. speed limit and I can not change it. The best autopilot that I have tested till now, and I have not driven many cars like you. 😂 Is the Autopilot from Mercedes.
Try not to be so harsch on the other Autopilots, because you are not so harsch on Tesla. 😋😊
Greetings from the at the moment Snowy Switzerland.
if I'm correct the Model 3 does not "see" per se the traffic signs or speed limits, it just uses the info from the map. That's for example not really cool, as we in Scandinavia have different limits for summer and winter. The car just doesn't know them. The 2016 Model S I had that had mobileye and saw all the speed limit signs without problems. :/
Full display map navigation is something missing on xc40, I cannot put mine in full display, I see C40 has it already full display.
What!? I’ve had the XC40 since April 2021, and had full display navigation from the get-go?
It's so chubby. Polestar 2 is what I would prefer but they have their similarities I think
Too bad their lease deals are terrible and my local dealers are asking $5-10K over MSRP!!
This has lfp battery?
No, NMC battery from LG.
The C40 faster than the Tesla Y? You must check again. I'm certain you are wrong.
C40: 0-100 in 4.79s
Model Y: 0-100 in 4.81s
Just check result in video description.
Long Range, not Performance. I will get my C40 AWD Ultimate 2023 in a week 🎉
@@espenskaar7652Just checking… you must have had it for a year now, would you buy it again?
What are you on about at 6:07? It pulls great from 100km/h, and somehow is faster than a Tesla? What Tesla are you comparing it to? The little toddler Cybertruck?
Basic spec Model Y
how about calling it XC40..... discharge ;) bu dum tszzzzzz
I like the Volvo as a gas car not sure about the EV seems like a good vehicle but like everything I wouldn't buy it in the first year of production.
You can't really tell the joke using words, you can only write it, as it makes no sense if you say "ten" as in binary it would be one-zero.
I'm pleased to see yet another Volvo that drives well and received praise. The problem I have with the C40 is that it looks like a mozzarella cheese bake that has been kicked around by FC Muppets.
Also to add - the price is just silly. For the same money here in the UK you can get a Polestar 2, which is much more car for your money, an IoniQ 5 or EV6, which both look miles better. And then if you look at the petrol line-up (so called mild hybrids, Bweuh) you can get an XC60, S60, V90... I understand electric cars cost more at the moment (although I'm not sure why), but for those like me considering switching at the moment, it isn't even close. If I have to choose between this ugly duckling or an XC60 ICE the choice is very easy.
Crappy range
Wow it's just like driving every other car, truly incrediblé..
my impression is you didn't watch much of the video. Bjorn contrasts it with other cars. It's not like every car. It's a well-done EV for its class. If you want a sports car or a luxury car, what are you doing watching this?
Way overpriced, Bjorn. Not to mention smallish and lack of range. I'd get the Ioniq 5, EV 6, ID4 etc over this crossover all day everyday.
Have the choice between ID4 Pro and C40/XC40 single engine as company car next year. I went and had a look at ID4, left after 10minutes, incredible boring car in all ways. Could not see myself in one for the next 3years... Yea its bigger but that was the only advantage i saw..
Ioniq 5 / EV 6 is not an option so I havent tested them yet, maybe next year if they fix the cold/heatgate on them..
Getting a C40 instead, had a 1000km trip in one and liked it alot, was also faster in Björns 1000km challange then ID4, 1600kg towing capacity etc.. A much nicer and cheaper car then ID4 here in Sweden..
But hey, whatever floats you boat ;)
Ioniq and ev6 are nice and with their advantages but the xc40/c40 feels better built imo