Sharing its platform and powertrain components with the XC40 Recharge, the brand new C40 Recharge is pretty much the same vehicle except with a coupe-like profile and a slightly revised front end. Another difference is that you can’t order one with natural leather seats, only synthetic materials. The two electric motors combine to generate 402 horsepower and create an all-wheel drive setup. As for range, it is estimated at more than 320 kilometres.
Volvo spent the past 25 years focusing on front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles. The last time it offered a car with rear-wheel drive was back in 1998 with the S90 executive sedan. For 2024, the Swedish automaker returns to a RWD configuration with the updated XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge electric …
Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas share their driving impressions on the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar and 2023 Rolls Royce Ghost on the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast. The Porsche 911 Dakar is a unique, rugged off-road variant of Porsche's iconic sports car. It is based on the competition-inspired …
Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas share their driving impressions on the 2023 Porsche Macan T and 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge on the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast. The Porsche Macan T slots between the base Macan and the Macan S. And this is the first time a "T" …
An electric vehicle’s success largely depends on range and affordability, more specifically a reasonable price and available incentives. Starting at $72,600, the new 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is quite expensive and doesn’t qualify for any rebates, be it at the federal or provincial level. The similarly powered Volvo XC40 Recharge …
The all-new 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is the Swedish automaker’s first dedicated EV that doesn’t share a platform with a conventionally powered model, unlike the XC40 which is available in both gasoline and electric variants. It’s another step towards Volvo’s goal of 50 percent EV sales by 2025 and 100 …
Another week goes by and another car company announces a recall due to rear-view camera issues. This story is about Volvo and the vast majority of its current crop of models. A software problem could cause the rear-view camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse, …
Back in June 2023, Volvo became the first non-American automaker to make a deal with Tesla so that its electric vehicles could gain access to thousands of Superchargers across the United States and Canada—nearly 18,000 to be exact. We’re now in the fall of 2024 and the Swedish company is …
As the lineup keeps transforming and moving closer to becoming all-electric by 2030, Volvo today announced name changes to some of its models. The XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge , the Swedish automaker’s first two electric vehicles, are renamed EX40 and EC40, respectively. That makes perfect sense considering the new …
Sustainability-obsessed Volvo has just opened its first North American “Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience” (VRSE) facility in Richmond, B.C. Formerly Volvo of Vancouver, the location now goes by the name of Volvo Cars Richmond. It covers more than 20,000 square feet on a prominent 2.1-acre site, just off the Vancouver-Blaine Highway …
After Ford, General Motors and Rivian, Volvo today announced an agreement with Tesla , giving current and future electric Volvo car drivers access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is a first for a non-American automaker—be it from Europe or elsewhere. Sometime in …
Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas share their driving impressions on the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar and 2023 Rolls Royce Ghost on the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast. The Porsche 911 Dakar is a unique, rugged off-road variant of Porsche's iconic sports car. It is based on the competition-inspired …
Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas share their driving impressions on the 2023 Porsche Macan T and 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge on the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast. The Porsche Macan T slots between the base Macan and the Macan S. And this is the first time a "T" …
Following the lead of its performance brand Polestar , Swedish automaker Volvo is taking an ethical stand for animal welfare. Starting with the new 2022 C40 Recharge , all fully electric Volvo models in the future will be completely leather-free. As reported in February, MINI is another car brand that …
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 2001 Volvo V40 2000 Honda S2000 2001 Honda Insight 2001 Mazda Tribute road crown effect of tires 1935 Chevrolet breaking in new engine Jim Kenzie on Firestone tire scandal.
Volvo Safety Car 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe checking coolant levels Dodge unveils new Ram pick-up the young Bill Gardiner stabilizer link should consumers have access to dealer costs?
Volvo intros S60 AWD 2002 Jaguar X-Type 2002 Chevy Trailblazer starter motors 2002 Nissan Sentra SER Bill Gardiner on windshield washer products Jim Kenzie on RWD vs AWD.
Volvo enters SUV segment with XC90 2003 Toyota Matrix fluid levels must be checked regularly pros and cons of 4-wheel steering Jim Kenzie on Mini owners signing no-sell contracts with BMW.
Behind the scenes at Volvo Safety Centre 2003 Honda Pilot checking the state of your suspension world's largest motorbike collection added weight can handicap your vehicle's performance "Officer" Kenzie talks Highway Traffic Act.
Volvo C40 Recharge
2024 Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge: From FWD to RWD
The Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar and 2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost Test Drives
The Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Porsche Macan T and 2023 Volvo C40 Test Drives
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge: Seriously Attractive, But Expensive
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge: Volvo’s Coupe-like EV Impresses in First Test Drive
Volvo Recalls 40,000 Vehicles in Canada, Nearly All Models Affected
Volvo, Polestar Release Their NACS Adapter Giving Access to Tesla Superchargers
Volvo Renames EV, PHEV Models to Avoid Confusion
First ‘Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience’ Facility Opens in B.C.
Volvo, Polestar Become First Foreign Automakers to Adopt Tesla’s NACS Connector
It’s Now Volvo’s Turn to Ditch Leather in Future Cars
Motoring TV 2001 Episode 1
Motoring TV 2001 Episode 8
Motoring TV 2001 Episode 18
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 11
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 18
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 25
