8.1
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review
The electric Volvo XC40 is about to have its name changed, but the existing single-motor base grade is still a solid offering.
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James Wong
Volvo XC40 vs BYD Atto 3 EV Comparison
Volvo XC40
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BYD Atto 3 EV
2024 Volvo
XC40
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2024 BYD
Atto 3 EV
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the BYD Atto 3 EV EXTENDED RANGE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$44,499 - $47,499
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Could be the perfect ‘first EV’
- Much better Continental tyres
- Loaded with standard equipment
Misses
- Interior is a bit quirky
- Still a bit pricey compared to some rivals
- Best colours axed in favour of black
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
Currently Australian-delivered BYD ATTO 3s are available in white by default with a $700 option to upgrade to Grey or Blue.
Red and Green are available in other markets and may find themselves here in the future.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 310Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | - | |
