Volvo C40 Recharge, production of the new electric starts

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Volvo takes another step forward in its electrification strategy by announcing the start of production of the new electric C40 Recharge at its factory in Ghent, Belgium. This is the carmaker's second battery-powered model that intends to become an electric-only brand by 2030. This commitment will allow it to become an electric-only brand. also to achieve the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2040.

Inside this plant is also produced the XC40 Recharge , a Electric SUV. The manufacturer is working to increase the capacity; production of electric cars of the Ghent plant, so 135,000 units to be reached; per year. Already in 2022 more; of the half & agrave; of the production volume of the factory will be; made up of 100% electric models.

In the coming years, the brand will introduce & agrave; several other electric-powered models to get to make sure that in 2025 50% of its global sales are made up of battery cars.

RANGE OF UP TO 442 KM

The new Volvo C40 Recharge has a powertrain consisting of < two electric motorsfor a total power of 408 hp/300 kW. The speed maximum & egrave; electronically limited to 180 km/h , while it takes 4.7 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h. The powertrain & egrave; powered by a 78 kWh capacity battery; able to allow autonomy up to 442 km according to the WLTP cycle.

“> left style=clearp.jpg”; In direct current, the accumulator will be able to be recharged at a power of up to 150 kW. The C40 Recharge & egrave; equipped with an infotainment developed in collaboration with Google and based on the Android operating system. The car supports OTA updates .

The C40 Recharge & egrave; orderable online on the Volvo website . Customers can place their order comfortably from home or together with the dealer, through the online channel. In Italy, prices start at € 57,500. The new C40 Recharge will be; provided to customers complete with a specific offer that includes elements such as maintenance, warranty, roadside assistance, as well as insurance and home charging options.

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