Volvo C40 review: Electric crossover SUV test - Better than a Tesla Model Y?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- Is the new 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge electric car better than a Tesla Model Y? It might well be - and it could be one of the best new EVs yet.
That's because it builds upon the smarts of the XC40 Recharge Electric SUV, but adopts a more stylish and edgy look that makes it stand out as something very similar to the shape of a Model Y. Sleek. Smooth. Smart.
There's plenty of other smarts inside, too - the carryover always-on Google media system makes this a clever car to live with, and the space utilisation isn't too bad, even with that swooping roof line.
With two different versions available - the Single Motor with 170kW/330Nm and the Dual Motor with 300kW/660Nm - it definitely has some spring in its step, too.
Tom White attended the launch of the new model in Australia, and here are his thoughts.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Pricing and features
02:32 Design
03:32 Practicality
04:43 Under the bonnet
05:13 Driving
07:36 Range and charging
08:30 Safety
09:04 Ownership
09:32 Verdict
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You need to sort the sound out, in the test drive. It was like you were under water.
Other than that, a good review 👍🏻
Audio fail.
Gotta try this one out, great review tom
I have a Tesla Model 3 LR with boost Pack. around 500 usable Ks and 3.6 to 100. Done 46K in it. Actually looking to get one of these :). these do around 500km with the AWD and sub 5 secs to 100. Some tesla things are nice. software issues though, one main screen that has gone black when driving, boring i20 feel interior, and no android auto annoy me and can be potentially very hazardous. Have been out the middle of nowhere and seeing congestion when there are no cars in sight. One of the reasons still use waze. 4 rims buckled recently and car places telling me they have soft rims. quite a few factors. Ohh Waze reports potholes
@2:43 What's with all the Mercedes 'Flying Star' in the background?
thats important to note - 9:20 - less servicing and less cost for an electric car. much better value in the long run even with the price of charging high at some outlets. always cheapest to charge at home if possible.
No pixel lights? No dual tone?
Is it just me, or have Cars just got BLOODY EXPENSIVE?
lt sure is a kind of a stylish coupe yes,but there could be if you want and as always in the Australian market.
Switched off with the terrible in-vehicle audio.
Excellent review Tom...now one of the more accomplished reviewers in Australia, whose subjective opinions are kept to himself. They way they should be. Good job bud....well done 👍
Switched off due to muffled audio and road noise.
So if it takes up to 6 hrs to full charge and travel 434km so if I drive Melb to Darwin it’s going to take me nearly 2.5 DAYS Extra..
And let’s face it you will need your own generator for up there. So which electric car is made for Country Australia?.
Not sure your math is right there.
Maybe a fledgling industry could be set up for EV cars ..AIRBNB with a plug.
@@73willyg You maybe right mate if so sorry but checkout my calculations. I want to buy a new electric car
but it needs to do some serious km each day. Please advise me which one.
Darwin is 3754km from Melbourne
Full charged battery 434 km distance
To full re charge time is 6 hrs
3753 divided by 434 = 8.647 times re charge
8.647 x 6hrs = 51.88 hrs
51.88 hrs divided by 24hrs = 2.16 days of recharging time added to travel days
@@deanbennett1909 Can't argue with that Dean. And you allowed max klms per charge...which it won't actually achieve as there isn't any regen on country driving. Lucky if it got 350klm range. But we get the point 👍
Your math is right there, just assuming you start your journey off by charging, but regardless, the stations should have fast charging DC I would assume (can be wrong here) so more like 30/40 min to recharge
Taking your charge time to 5/6 hours, not 2.5 days, if I'm right on the DC charging.
Still a lot though and a good call out.
I have my c40 arriving next month and am in Ireland (so range not a major factor for me)
I've never thought of buying a Volvo or an SUV, so why am I watching ?
And why are you asking a question that only you would have the answer to?
@@oggyoggy1299 I had to write something. 😆 thats the truth.
In this company MB is looking almost like a bargain...
Not normally the way things should swing.
The sunroof has no screen..just pure glass and it is disgustingly hot. You can feel the heat radiate on your head on a relatively warm day. It needs a screen. It's a really poor design feature.
I'm so sick of SUV's & crossovers. Just give me an electric V60 Cross Country and i'll be happy...
Would it be unkind to point out that the Model Y beats this car in EVERY category interior space: Cavernous with plenty of headroom. Luggage space 930L vs 420L. Performance, range, handling, charging speed 250KW vs 150KW AND it’s $3000 cheaper than the Volvo.
I somehow doubt that “compelling” is the term serious buyers in this category would use regarding the Volvo.
be careful backing up , friend new Y came within an inch of my concrete garage pillar. I had to yell out to stop. Was in between the rear sensors and it didn't pick this up. Going to see if is the same for the model 3
Sorry but the Y is ugly asf
The electronic utes in America won't suit our environment.
Towing etc you'll lucky to to 150miles which is terrible.
Only hybrid should be thought of.
I disagree. Electric is probably not suited to Outback or towing duties however most Aussie utes spend there life driving around cities unloaded and with no trailers. in which case they are ideal. its just a matter usage.
@@benc7044 yes true but when you need to go to Fraser or further fully loaded up then your trip will be super stressful
Why would you not fix the audio that alone made me change from a like to a dislike. I stopped watching at that point it was so amateur of you and I thought your clip were well they have been
Volvo is a scam! My 2023 Volvo has a steering wheel that vibrates very badly, making it quite annoying and UNSAFE to drive, and Volvo doesn’t want to fix it.
Volvo is a scam! My 2023 Volvo C40 has a steering wheel that vibrates very badly, making it quite annoying and UNSAFE to drive