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Over the next five years [[Volvo Cars]] intends to launch a fully electric car every year, with the aim to have fully electric cars make up half of its global sales by 2025, while the other half will be hybrids.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/189874/volvo-cars-announces-new-target-of-1-million-electrified-cars-sold-by-2025|title=Volvo Cars announces new target of 1 million electrified cars sold by 2025|website=media.volvocars.com|date=21 April 2016|access-date=3 October 2020}}</ref> The models of the Volvo [[Volvo C40|C40]], [[Volvo XC40|XC40]], [[Volvo XC60|XC60]], [[Volvo S60|S60]], [[Volvo V60|V60]], [[Volvo XC90|XC90]], [[Volvo S90|S90]] and [[Volvo V90|V90]] all have one option of ''Recharge'' available. |
Over the next five years [[Volvo Cars]] intends to launch a fully electric car every year, with the aim to have fully electric cars make up half of its global sales by 2025, while the other half will be hybrids.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/189874/volvo-cars-announces-new-target-of-1-million-electrified-cars-sold-by-2025|title=Volvo Cars announces new target of 1 million electrified cars sold by 2025|website=media.volvocars.com|date=21 April 2016|access-date=3 October 2020}}</ref> The models of the Volvo [[Volvo C40|C40]], [[Volvo XC40|XC40]], [[Volvo XC60|XC60]], [[Volvo S60|S60]], [[Volvo V60|V60]], [[Volvo XC90|XC90]], [[Volvo S90|S90]] and [[Volvo V90|V90]] all have one option of ''Recharge'' available. |
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In September 2021, Volvo announced upgraded powertrains for their Recharge lineup. This new change is reflected in their 60 and 90 series models. The models will be getting a larger battery pack, from 11.6 kWh to 18.8 kWh. This move further improves in pure electric driving, giving owners up to 90 km of pure EV range (model dependant). That in itself is better than the previous iteration with only up to 50 km of EV range.<ref>https://paultan.org/2021/09/10/volvos-recharge-plug-in-hybrid-powertrain-improved/</ref> It's also worth noting that the mentioned models will be getting a more powerful electric motor to bump up output figures. For the Recharge T6, combined power is now rated at 350 hp whilst the more powerful Recharge T8 gets a max combined power output of 455 hp. |
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==XC40 Recharge== |
==XC40 Recharge== |
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Manufacturer | Volvo Cars |
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Class | Across Range |
Related | Across Range |
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Engine | Across Range |
Transmission | Across Range |
Volvo Cars Recharge is the overarching range name for all cars by Volvo with any form of electric charging system, including both fully electric and plug in hybrid powertrains. The nameplate Recharge appears on the rear side columns of the cars in the same way as the Momentum, R Design, and Inscription trim ranges are marked.
Over the next five years Volvo Cars intends to launch a fully electric car every year, with the aim to have fully electric cars make up half of its global sales by 2025, while the other half will be hybrids.[1] The models of the Volvo C40, XC40, XC60, S60, V60, XC90, S90 and V90 all have one option of Recharge available.
In September 2021, Volvo announced upgraded powertrains for their Recharge lineup. This new change is reflected in their 60 and 90 series models. The models will be getting a larger battery pack, from 11.6 kWh to 18.8 kWh. This move further improves in pure electric driving, giving owners up to 90 km of pure EV range (model dependant). That in itself is better than the previous iteration with only up to 50 km of EV range.[2] It's also worth noting that the mentioned models will be getting a more powerful electric motor to bump up output figures. For the Recharge T6, combined power is now rated at 350 hp whilst the more powerful Recharge T8 gets a max combined power output of 455 hp.
XC40 Recharge
The model XC40 Recharge is the first all electric model by Volvo Cars. The design is largely based on the existing internal combustion engine powered XC40 but with the removal of the traditional front grille and the tailpipe. The first drive was conducted by Autocar in October 2020.[3]
The car is powered by a battery pack supplied by either LG Chem or CATL depending on the factory in which the car is to be made. It offers a range of over 400 km on one single charge under the drive cycle WLTP and power output of 408 hp. The battery can charge to 80% of its capacity in forty minutes on any fast charger.[4] The battery pack is placed in the floor of the car, and is encased in an aluminium safety cage that creates the crumple zone around the battery.
The XC40 Recharge contains an infotainment system which was created in collaboration with Google. The native system of Android includes apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps and the Google Play Store. The system can be fully voice controlled and will receive continuous real time software and operating system updates.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Volvo Cars announces new target of 1 million electrified cars sold by 2025". media.volvocars.com. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ https://paultan.org/2021/09/10/volvos-recharge-plug-in-hybrid-powertrain-improved/
- ^ "Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 2021 UK review". autocar.co.uk. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ Andrew, Hawkins (17 October 2019). "A CLOSER LOOK AT THE XC40 RECHARGE, VOLVO'S FIRST ELECTRIC CAR". The Verge. The Verge. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ Volvo Cars, Volvo Cars (16 October 2019). "Volvo Cars launches fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge as part of new electrified car line". Volvo Cars Global Newsroom. Volvo Cars. Retrieved 31 October 2019.