Difference between 2022 and 2023 Volvo C40
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The all-electric 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge small luxury SUV adds an extra degree of style with its sloping roofline. Prices start at $55,300. Urbanites seeking high-class, zero-emissions personal transport that doesn’t have a whiff of “school run” or “soccer mom” about it should pay serious attention to the Volvo C40 Recharge. It packs a powerful punch along with a distinct visual impact. And comes with a vegan-friendly interior. This is not just an electric version of another Volvo. It’s an individual model in the company’s portfolio. But it still embodies traditional Volvo values, such as safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) made it a Top Safety Pick+ and it earned a maximum overall score of five stars in crash tests performed by a European agency. For regular commutes where charging is easy, the C40 Recharge’s maximum range of 226 miles might be perfectly adequate. Last year’s model was sold online only. This year, buyers can still go to the Volvo retail site and choose things like colors, wheels, and options, but the final pricing and delivery is handled by a dealer. 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge PricingThe 2023 C40 Recharge SUV, in Core trim, starts with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $55,300, plus a destination charge. Next comes the Plus trim at $56,850, followed by the C40 Recharge Ultimate at $60.1K. There’s some financial cushioning available in the form of a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. Some states also offer incentives, like $2,000 from the California Clean Vehicle Rebate program. Free DC fast charging of 250 kilowatt-hours (kWh) over three years, using the Electrify America network, is also part of the overall package. The all-electric, fastback, luxury small SUV niche isn’t populated solely by the C40 Recharge. The Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback is about $53K and has a range of 241 miles. A comparable Polestar 2 with all-wheel drive begins at around $53K, with a 260-mile range. The Genesis GV60 is relatively pricey, at $59K, but comes with a lot of standard equipment while running for 248 miles on a single charge. Even pricier at $71K is the Jaguar I-Pace, whose range is 234 miles. The Tesla Model Y is roughly $66K, with a range of 318 miles, but it’s the only one listed here that’s ineligible for the federal tax credit and the California rebate. Before buying a new 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area paid for theirs. Resale values are still being calculated, but electric vehicles tend to retain their worth quite well. Driving the 2023 Volvo C40 RechargeSit in, drive off. A sensor recognizes when someone is in the driver’s seat and another detects the key’s presence. So it’s just a question of selecting D (or R), checking the surroundings, and embarking on the journey. If the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge electric SUV had its way, a lot of trips wouldn’t take long at all. It can sprint from standstill to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, as a considerable 402 hp and 486 lb-ft of torque is applied to the ground through a standard all-wheel-drive system. And the drivetrain tackles inclines like they’re flat roads. No combustion engine means no induction snort or exhaust noise. Occupants in a C40 Recharge SUV might just catch some wind whisper and a subdued road rumble occasionally. Most of the time, the ride quality is smooth. But anything bigger than the standard 19-inch alloy wheels means that the correspondingly lower-profile tires can’t absorb all the imperfections of a particularly rough road. As well as glorious, instantaneous torque, most electric vehicles have the extra party trick of one-pedal driving. When the brake energy regeneration function is at its strongest setting, slowing down and speeding up is performed solely with the accelerator pedal. Even coming to a complete stop doesn’t have to mean touching the brake pedal, unless there’s some urgency required. For a driver new to electric vehicles, this may seem daunting. But it’s surprising how easy it can be and how quickly it becomes part of the driving habit. The maximum range of 226 miles on a single charge is one of the few downsides, but of particular significance since the C40 Recharge is an all-electric SUV. There are plenty of rivals that can do better, although Volvo has stated that future over-the-air updates may improve matters. Interior ComfortAn emphasis on style doesn’t stop the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge electric SUV from having plenty of storage areas and super-comfortable front seats (heated, by the way). Or having a reasonable amount of rear passenger space. Rear legroom is the same as its XC40 counterpart: a generous 36.1 inches. Rear headroom takes a 1.6-inch hit, at 36.7 inches. And the luggage area of 14.6 cubic feet is smaller by just over a cubic foot. A small stowage space under the hood in front is fine for accommodating the charging cable. A standard panoramic fixed moonroof keeps things airy, despite the fastback styling, although rear three-quarter vision is hindered by the rear pillars and the small back window. It’s a good thing that blind-spot monitoring is standard across the lineup. It would be an even better thing if Volvo also supplied a shade for the moonroof, although it does have a protective UV coating. Upholstery at the Core level is made from recycled plastic and fashioned into a simulated leather. It still manages to look and feel classy enough for a luxury SUV. Plus models have a simulated suede. And the Ultimate offers a durable wool fabric. The C40 Recharge doesn’t come with any real leather. Exterior StylingThe distinguishing feature of the 2023 C40 Recharge is its sloping roof. Its relationship with the Volvo XC40 Recharge is like that between the BMW X3 and X4 or the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 e-tron Sportback. So Volvo provides the choice between a squarer XC40 or this sleeker C40. There is no grille, just a panel the same color as the body. Black is the standard color. Other finishes — red, blue, gray, silver and white — are premium paints costing $695. Favorite Features1. Google/Android infotainment system 2. Digital driver information display 3. Navigation system 4. Hands-free liftgate operation 5. Pilot Assist 6. Harman Kardon audio Engine & TransmissionOne electric motor per axle endows the 2023 C40 Recharge with a form of all-wheel drive as standard. Total output is 402 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. These motors are energized by a lithium-ion battery pack. A DC fast charger can take this battery up to 80-percent capacity in 40 minutes. That works out to about 50 to 60 miles of range for every 10 minutes. Taking it up to 100 percent on a 240-volt home charger requires about eight hours. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculates miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) figures for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Dual permanent magnet synchronous electric motors KBB Vehicle Review and Rating MethodologyOur Expert Ratings come from hours of both driving and number crunching to make sure that you choose the best car for you. We comprehensively experience and analyze every new SUV, car, truck, or minivan for sale in the U.S. and compare it to its competitors. When all that dust settles, we have our ratings. We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out. Additionally, we reassess those ratings when a new-generation vehicle receives a mid-cycle refresh — basically, sprucing up a car in the middle of its product cycle (typically, around the 2-3 years mark) with a minor facelift, often with updates to features and technology. Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing. Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.) We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability. More About How We Rate Vehicles Is Volvo C40 availability?Test models are expected to arrive at dealerships in late 2021.
Is Volvo C40 bigger than XC40?These vehicles are very comparable in size, with the Volvo C40 coming in at approximately 175 inches long, 75 inches wide, and 63 inches tall to the Volvo XC40, which measures approximately 174 inches, 74 inches, and 65 inches, respectively.
Does the Volvo C40 have a heat pump?The C40 and all of Volvo's cars use a heat pump (as you'd expect from a Swedish company) for efficient heating and cooling, so that's not the problem.
Does Volvo C40 have heads up display?Volvo doesn't offer a rear-view mirror that displays what the rear-view camera sees, but it should. It's well-equipped with a panoramic moonroof and all the safety gadgets – although there's no heads-up display.
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