Volvo Car Malaysia has revealed an upgraded 2024 C40 Recharge Pure Electric. The SUV is Volvo’s first crossover SUV offered as an electric-only model and for this year's model, it will have a range of up to 550km*- as per the controlled Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (“WLTP”) for full electric vehicles* and it will also have faster DC charging for a larger battery pack (which explains the range), and pixel headlight technology. More whales and trees could be saved with this new extended range C40.
Volvo Car Malaysia is offering the top-of-the-line twin motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant which features a more powerful, second-generation permanent magnet rear electric motor developed in-house by the brand. Since it's locally assembled and Malaysians prefer higher specified cars, this is what we are getting. The good news is that it will be priced at RM288,888 in Peninsular Malaysia before insurance.
The 2024 model has more range and performance. It replaces the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric’s previous set-up of two 150kW electric motors with a higher output of 183kW at the rear axle and a new 117kW asynchronous electric motor on the front axle. This new configuration with a maximum power output of 300kW with the focus on power delivery at the rear for a more engaging driving experience.
As stated above, it features an upgraded 82kWh battery pack from 78kWh previously that also accommodates a higher maximum input of 200kW for DC charging that allows a 10 to 80 percent charge in 27 minutes** (depending on various factors from charger, temperature etc).
Paired with the new twin-motor configuration and overall efficiency improvements in battery cooling, the upgraded battery pack gives the new Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric a vastly improved range – 100km more than the previous version*. Of course, this may be faster, but honestly, it is already fast for what is it, a small compact SUV. 0-100km/h should be in the 4.7 seconds range but most importantly for me, it is the extended range and its efficiency. IF you are heavy footed and want to race at the traffic lights, you could do it with a 4.7second time, but the point is certainly clean and efficient transport. And that range.
Javier Varela, Volvo Cars’ chief operating officer and deputy chief executive said, .“These updates are another big step in our work towards becoming a fully electric car maker by 2030. Range and charging times are new key factors for more and more of our customers, and these improvements make our fully electric models even more attractive than they already were.”
The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is the automotive brand’s first “born electric” model designed from the start to be fully electric. Its edgy design and cutting-edge safety technology comes in a compact yet practical format, joining Volvo Car Malaysia’s popular SUV fleet since its introduction in December 2022. The upgrades for model year 2024 solidifies the brand’s position as a leading mover in the e-luxury segment.
New pixel headlights that utilise sensors to control forward lighting, capable of adjusting brightness for specific areas to ensure drivers’ visibility without blinding oncoming traffic.
New 19-inch alloy wheels that not only boost the overall look but also helps to reduce drag through an aerodynamic design.
A new exterior colour option, Vapour Grey, add on to the existing Onyx Black, Crystal White, Fjord Blue, and Sage Green colours.
5-year complimentary Digital Services for access to Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store and Volvo Cars app remote functions.
The new 2024 onwards Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is priced similarly to the previous variant at RM288,888***, with flexible financing and lower interest rates with Volvo Car Financial Services.
Bookings for all Volvo fully electric cars can be placed directly online at
www.volvocars.com/my/cars/c40-electric.
Additionally, from now until 31 March 2024, Volvo Car Malaysia will offer an instant rebate of RM10,000 for online orders of Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.
For more information on the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric and other Volvo cars, head over to www.volvocars.com/my or follow Volvo Car Malaysia on Facebook bit.ly/VolvoMY-FB and Instagram at bit.ly/VolvoMY-IG.
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