The much awaited 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge e-SUV finally gets a price tag. The company yesterday launched its first full electric offering in India at an ex-showroom of Rs 55.90 lakh. Volvo India has also confirmed that deliveries for this new e-SUV will start from October. Bookings will open up today (27th July) and if you want one, the only way will be via the online process. Yes, prospective customers will have to place the orders online on Volvo’s website. The car, as of now, will not be sold via showrooms – infact customers will even have to complete the payment process online. The XC40 e-SUV is also the first locally assembled luxury electric vehicle in India. Volvo has also announced ‘Hassle-Free Ownership Package” that comes as standard in the price of the car.
Hassle-Free Ownership Package
With the ex-showroom price of Rs 55.90 lakh, you as a customer will get the following benefits.
- 3 years comprehensive warranty
- 3 years service
- 3 years RSA (road side assistance)
- 8 years battery warranty
- 4 years subscription to digital services
- 1 wall box charger (11 kW)
Heart of the matter
One of the biggest highlights of the new Volvo XC40 Electric SUV is its battery pack and the range. This one has a twin (electric) motor set-up which means the power can be transferred to all four wheels as well. This is now only handy during driving in slush or snow but with the ample ground clearance, the XC40 Recharge can also take a fair bit of mild off-roading. The short front and rear overhangs also come handy. This gives it an edge over most other electric SUVs.
The combined power and torque outputs stand at 402 BHP and 660 Nm respectively. Impressive figures and these are enough to give the XC40 Recharge a 0-100 km/h sprinting time of just 4.9 seconds. It has a 78 kWh battery capacity and gets a claimed range of over 400km. During our review in Delhi NCR few weeks back [you may play the video below], the XC40 Electric did over 150km in 50% of battery comfortably and this included various traffic conditions. You can also activate the one-pedal mode wherein both acceleration and braking can be controlled by a single (right) pedal.
“The launch of the XC40 Electric and its assembly at our Bangalore plant further reinforces Volvo Car’s long term vision and commitment to India and the Indian consumer. We are happy that the wait is over for our loyal consumers who have long wanted an EV with the hallmark quality and safety that Volvo is globally known for. Range upto four hundred plus kilometre of the XC40 Recharge, on a single charge is an added attraction. Also, the direct online sales by the company demonstrates our commitment towards building direct relationship with our customers and offer them a hassle-free buying experience.” said Mr. Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director, Volvo Car India
Rivals
In India, there have been an increasing number of electric offerings in the luxury space lately. The Volvo XC40 Recharge will rival likes of the Kia EV6, BMW i4 and the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq5. In terms of pricing, the XC40’s sticker price is lower than Kia EV6’s pricing of 59.95 lakh and much lower than BMW’s i4 that is sold at Rs 69.90 lakh – all prices being ex-showroom Delhi.
This new e-SUV is based on the normal XC40. It is based on the CMA platform and expectedly, features a similar exterior and interior design. However, there are subtle changes like a blanked-out front grille and different design for the alloy wheels.
