Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Review

Review of the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin. A mid-sized SUV with a sports-back, that has plenty of premium features to tempt buyers. In this video, I detail it's features, ride and handling, and why this is a great electric SUV with just one significant issue.
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TIME-STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Exterior features
01:14 - Boot and storage
01:57 - Locks
02:37 - Rear row features
04:45 - Android automovtive
05:47 - Apple CarPlay
06:06 - Mobile App
07:56 - Driving impressions
08:56 - Navigation with charging options
09:49 - CARD: Polestar 2 performance
11:37 - Motors and range
14:01 - Volvo Pilot Assist
15:35 - Charging
16:20 - It’s a great except for…
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[@DarkCobraUSMC]

I've had my 2023 Volvo C40 Twin Recharge Plus version here in the US for a week now and absolutely love it! for a single parent it's a fabulous car with a sporty sleek look, great performance (I smoked a Tesla off the line the other day), comfortable, and fun to drive. I charge at home during off peak hours and it gives me plenty to last the entire day for whatever I have to do. Very happy with it, 3 Volvo in the family and there will be many more to come. Volvo is now my go to vehicle!

[@tx617]

The model year 23 went out of production back in spring. Newly ordered cars use a more efficient motor setup and a larger battery for more range.

[@chrisvanderstock]

Ah good to know! Is that for overseas markets as it still can be ordered here.

[@tx617]

@@chrisvanderstock I don‘t think you can order the old model year in Australia either, but there might be dealer inventory

[@theairstig9164]

There are a lot of MY23 C40 and XC40 available new or demonstrator. They are being sold for $75-76k plus ORC. The single motor MY24 version starts at $81k. The MY23 models are being sold at prices that are very close to the advertised price in March 2023. I was told by a local Volvo dealer that the MY23 XC40 and C40 were the same as the MY24 but he had a twin motor XC40 I could have today for a very nice price rather than wait for the one I ordered. A couple of points: 1 I ordered my XC40 in July and only now I get offered the twin motor version for a few dollars more (smelling BS at this point); and 2 The MY23 and MY24 models only look the same. There are so many differences that I would never settle for a MY23. If I wanted to do that I would have bought one on the spot

[@samboyle4779]

7:38 hi i think when you open that flap you can stand your mobile phone up. i have just orded a c40 plus single motor.good vlog.

[@accountability2000]

Great review. We bought a used C40 '23 model a couple of months ago for a fantastic deal with very little miles. Absolutely love it, not to mention it has all the safety features of a Volvo.

[@chrisvanderstock]

Great to hear!

[@electricviking]

Great video mate, really enjoyed it!
Looking forward to catching up with you this weekend at the EV show in Melbourne.

[@chrisvanderstock]

Thanks! You too!

[@peterhegarty5469]

I think you'll find you're quoting gross vehicle weights, not tare weights. Makes a difference, but great review, thank you!

[@notthedroidsyoulookingfor]

If I had to choose between that and a tesla, definitely any Volvo made before 2015. After 2015 they screw them up...

[@UTube-gs1yf]

Is the issue that it's $15k more expensive than the Atto 3 but not any better?

[@colossus_g]

Not the same at all. That is like comparing (in the ICE world) a KIA Seltos with a Volvo XC40. One is mass market and the other is premium. A similar (if not larger) price margin exists there too. Personally, if I am going to spend that much money, I do not want it to be 'run of the mill'.

[@UTube-gs1yf]

@@colossus_g It's near twice as much as the Fisker Ocean. Geely is simply NOT a premium brand. Certainly not to that extent. You might give it a 15-20% premium to Fisker and BYD

[@colossus_g]

@@UTube-gs1yf I have not sat in a C40 but I assume it is the same as an XC40 which I have sat in. A Fisker Ocean ??? What is that? I have sat in a ATTO3 and I own a Polestar 2. It is chalk and cheese. The ATTO3 looks and feels at least 1 rung down on the 'classy' scale. Maybe 2 or 3 rungs down.
Geely also do Aston Martin. Are you also going to claim that is not a premium brand?

[@theairstig9164]

@@colossus_gsitting in the front of the C40 or XC40 you only know it’s different when looking out the back window. From the front seats forward they are the same

[@bikramdarnal7809]

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