Volvo Automotive Malaysia (VCM) has introduced a complete replace for the C40 Recharge for the 2024 mannequin yr. No, it’s not known as the EC40 (not but, anyway), however Gothenburg’s refreshed coupé-style electrical SUV nonetheless affords lots new to the desk, particularly the place vary is anxious.
That’s as a result of the C40’s battery has been enlarged from 78 to 82 kWh. It doesn’t seem to be a lot, however along with extra environment friendly cooling, it’s sufficient to bump up the vary by 100 km to a way more aggressive 550 km. What’s extra, the brand new battery now helps as much as 200 kW of DC quick charging energy (up from 150 kW), leading to an identical cost time from 10 to 80% in 28 minutes regardless of the rise in battery measurement.
The powertrain format has additionally been reconfigured – as an alternative of two equal 204 PS (150 kW) motors on the entrance and rear, Volvo has now fitted a much less highly effective 159 PS (117 kW) motor on the entrance and a extra highly effective 249 PS (183 kW) motor on the rear, which ought to present a extra pleasing rear-biased dealing with steadiness. General output continues to be rated at 408 PS (300 kW).
Except for the revisions underneath the pores and skin – in addition to new 19-inch aero-optimised alloy wheels and Vapour Gray paint – VCM has additionally taken the chance so as to add to the automobile’s spec. The C40 now comes with matrix LED projector headlights, which exchange the outgoing reflectors and allow an adaptive excessive beam operate by using a number of diodes.
Regardless of all of the additions, VCM has maintained the pricing for the C40 Recharge, which continues to retail at RM288,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. This determine features a five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee, an eight-year/160,000-km battery guarantee, a five-year/100,000 km free service package deal and 5 years of roadside help.
GALLERY: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge
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