The XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first all-electric SUV in Australia. Built on the same CMA platform as the petrol XC40, but with a 78 kWh battery, dual motors (in the higher trim) and Volvo's Google-native infotainment that the petrol car does not get.
What you are buying
A 78 kWh battery, dual motors making a combined 300 kW and 660 Nm in the top trim, and a WLTP range of around 420 km. Charging tops out at 150 kW DC. Inside, the XC40 Recharge uses Google Automotive Services with built-in Maps and Assistant.
Cartell Assessment
The XC40 Recharge is the small luxury EV for the buyer who would otherwise have walked into a BMW iX1 showroom and paid more. The cabin is the highlight: properly resolved, quietly luxurious, and the Google-native infotainment is a meaningful upgrade over Volvo's previous system.
AU Outlook
XC40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate pricing in 2022 sat in the mid-$80k drive-away range. Cross-shop is the Polestar 2, the BMW iX1 and the Audi Q4 e-tron 50.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 300 kW (Twin Motor)
- Torque
- 660 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 420 km WLTP (Twin Motor)
- Charging
- 150 kW DC, 11 kW AC
- Drive
- RWD or Dual-motor AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km, 8 years on HV battery
- Safety
- Euro NCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| XC40 Recharge Single Motor | from $74,990 + ORC (2022, verify) | RWD, 69 kWh battery |
| XC40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate | from $84,990 + ORC (2022, verify) | Dual-motor AWD, premium audio |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
