#VolvoXC40Recharge
#XC40Recharge
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the first full electric vehicle from Volvo, the XC40 Recharge. The XC40 Recharge electric car is the same as the conventional gasoline version, the only difference is a smooth grille, no tailpipe and subtle badging. The XC40 electric car has Two Motors and a lithium-ion battery with a 150 kW motor in line with both the front and rear axles. The XC40 Recharge has a 78 kWh battery (kilowatt hours) and is capable of a top speed 180km/h. The 0-100km/h time is just 4.9 seconds.The XC40 electric Volvo has 402 Horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque and It gets an EPA 335km of electric range. The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric utility has the exact same interior space and comfort as the gasoline version but under the hood is a hidden, small front cargo area with a spare tire kit, the regular spare tire has been removed. Main Competitor is the Tesla Model Y long range AWD with 525km of electric range, 0-100 in 5 seconds and comes in at almost $70,000. There is a rear wheel drive standard range available for $56,290 with 393km of EV range and goes 0-100 in 5.6 seconds. The German Alternative is the Volkswagen ID.4 with 400km of EV range, it goes 0-100 in 5.8 seconds and will be available in Canada this summer. Starting at $39,995 US, Canadian pricing has not been announced. The Newest Competitor is the Ford Mustang Mach-E with up to 482 km of range and has a starting price of $50,495
Japanese Alternative is the Nissan Ariya AWD with up to 482km of EV range. Pricing has not been announced yet but it is expected to go on sale the later part of this year.
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