Volvo C40 Recharge Becomes The Most Efficient EV Of The Swedish Brand - gallery

A 621-mile test reveals the Volvo C40 Recharge as the most efficient EV from Sweden

The Volvo XC40 Recharge's sleeker sibling proves a lot more efficient in this long-range test, despite having an identical powertrain

The dual-motor variant performs admirably

The twin-motor C40 Recharge boasts a total output of 408 hp and 489 lb/ft - which is good for a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds - identical to the XC40 Recharge. The top speed is limited to 112 mph

The battery provides decent range as well as fast-charging capability

The 78 kWh battery pack in the twin-motor variant is able to provide up to 261 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. It can also recharge from 10 to 80% in 32 minutes

The 621-mile long-range test was carried out in winter conditions

The car set off with a full battery charge. During the test, the average outside temperature was 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit). Temperature, alone, can reduce range by as much as 12%

During the 621-mile trip, the Volvo C40 Recharge made 6 stops for a recharge

The stops were made more for peace of mind rather than an absolute necessity, with the average distance between them being 89 miles. In March, the same car achieved a range of 227 miles at an average speed of 56 mph

The Volvo C40 Recharge achieved an EV record

It managed to cover the 621-mile distance in 10 hours 35 minutes. This makes it the most efficient Swedish EV and on par with the VW ID.4, which has a bigger battery pack

Consistent, fast-charging cpability for the C40 Recharge

During the long-range test, the test driver reported that the car was consistently charging its batteries at over 150 kW, making for much less time spent recharging

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The comprehensive EV test shows that, even in harsher weather conditions, modern-day EVs are able to provide decent range and relatively small amounts of time spent recharging the batteries