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Volvo Car India recently expanded its XC40 Recharge electric SUV lineup with the launch of the single-motor Plus variant. It is the entry point to XC40 Recharge ownership in India, and comes with a sticker price of Rs 54.95 lakh (ex-showroom). With this, the XC40 Recharge is now available in two versions – Plus and Ultimate (dual-motor). The Swedish automaker has also started accepting bookings for the new variant requiring a minimum booking amount of Rs 1 lakh.
Also Read: Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus Bookings Open Online; Variants Renamed
Let us look at all the features on offer, variant-wise.
Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus (Rs 54.95 lakh ex-showroom)
| LED headlights |
| Power adjustable driver’s seat with memory |
| Power adjustable passenger seat |
| 4-way power adjustable lumbar support |
| Power foldable rear headrests operated from the display |
| Centre armrest with cupholders |
| Dual-zone climate control |
| Air Purifier |
| Humidity sensor |
| Panoramic sunroof with power operation |
| Power-operated tailgate |
| Foldable floor hatches with grocery bag holder |
| First Aid kit |
| Airbags - Driver and Passenger |
| Driver knee airbag |
| Side impact Airbags |
| Inflatable curtain airbags |
| Whiplash protection, front seats |
| Seat belt reminder |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts |
| 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment |
| 12.3-inch instruments display |
| 2 USB Type-C front ports |
| Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless charging |
| ADAS |
| Park assist with reverse camera |
| Keyless entry |
Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate (Rs 57.90 lakh ex-showroom)
Features in addition to those available on the XC40 Recharge Plus
| Pixel LED headlights |
| 360-degree cameras |
| Park assists – front/rear/side |
| Power child safety lock |
| Harman Kardon sound system |
| 5 Years Standard Digital Services Package |
Also Read: Volvo XC40 Recharge Single-Motor Variant Launched In India At Rs 54.95 Lakh
Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus vs Ultimate: Tech specs
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | Plus Variant | Ultimate Variant |
| Max output | 238 hp | 408 hp |
| Max torque | 420 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 69 kWh | 78 kWh |
| WLTP range | 475 km | 505 km |
| 0-100 kmph | 7.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Top-speed | 180 kmph | 180 kmph |
The single motor in the more affordable XC40 Recharge – which powers the rear wheels only – produces a peak 238 bhp and 420 Nm of torque, which is 164 bhp and 240 Nm lower than what the XC40 Recharge Twin’s dual-motor setup develops. The claimed 0-100 kmph acceleration time for this variant is 7.3 seconds, which is considerably slower than the Twin’s 4.8-second time. Top speed remains the same at 180 kmph.
This XC40 Single also has a smaller battery pack (69 kWh compared to the Twin’s 78 kWh pack), but its range of up to 475 kilometres isn’t too far off the 505-kilometre range of the Twin (all range figures are WLTP cycle).
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