Volvo XC40
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|May 10, 2023
FIRST DRIVE Larger battery gives SUV extra range
IT’S all change at Volvo. As well as an overhaul for its single-motor electric SUVs, the punchier all-wheel-drive XC40 and C40 Recharge cars have been updated with bigger batteries for more range.
Previously fitted with a 78kWh 75kWh usable) battery, the XC40 Twin now gets a larger 82kWh 79kWh usable) unit, adding up to 24 per cent more range. Volvo claims the dual-motor XC40 in entry-level Core specification will do up to 334 miles and 326 miles in our test car’s Ultimate trim.
In theory, that elevates Volvo’s smallest SUV from EV also-ran to one of the longest-range models in its class. For context, a Tesla Model Y can cover up to 331 miles.

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