VOLVO EVS PILE ON THE KAYS

Volvo has boosted the range of its C40 and XC40 Recharge twins. Both models have received upgraded powertrains and larger batteries that deliver longer range and faster charging capability. The upgrades also see the introduction of rear-drive models for the first time in 25 years. The new rear-wheel drive powertrain features a single 175kW motor, three per cent more than the outgoing single-motor front-drive version. In the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric (single motor), the 69kWh battery carries over, but enhancements in cooling deliver increased range of up to 460km (WLTP)… Read more

VOLVO C40 RECHARGE

Swedish car maker Volvo designs vehicles that reduce emissions to cut global warming. They are engineered to be as safe as possible, both in avoiding a crash if possible, and in protecting occupants if a crash is inevitable. To show we are serious about Volvo’s attitude to safety we bought a Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription several years ago and will probably keep it until my wife and I are no longer able to drive. Hopefully that’s many years away… Anyhow, onto the Volvo C40 Recharge. This is a fully electric… Read more