Volvo C40: An urban EV masterpiece – but beware of range anxiety
Eight days spent in the all-electric Volvo C40 had me marvelling at my super-quick Swedish ride while fighting the crippling fear that I’d run out of power.
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Eight days spent in the all-electric Volvo C40 had me marvelling at my super-quick Swedish ride while fighting the crippling fear that I’d run out of power.
The pure electric successor to the XC90 will be built at Volvo's US plant in North Carolina alongside the Polestar 3.
At first glance, the Volvo XC40 Recharge seems like a solid electric vehicle (EV) for everyone. Itâs cool and has futuristic stylings with Android Automotive and Volvo build quality, making this seem like a perfect car for most people. However, it doesnât have the furthest range on the market and while Android Automotive is still a cut above many other infotainment setups, it’s still in its infancy and could use a few more years of refinement. That said, I enjoyed my time with the car and can see why it might appeal to some drivers. The Volvo driver assistance features also worked...