The XC40 drew its power from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol mill with a 48-volt mild hybrid system.
The decision to discontinue the XC40 petrol is likely due to Volvo’s aim to become a fully electric brand by 2030.In fact,Volvo Cars India has been vocal about aiming to achieve this feat before the parent company’s global target of full electrification by 2030.
On the other hand, the XC40 Recharge was launched in India in 2022 and is the company’s most affordable electric vehicle in India, priced at Rs 56.90 lakh, ex-showroom. It is powered by a dual-motor electric powertrain that produces 408 hp and 660 Nm of torque.
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It has a range of up to 418 km on a single charge. This EV can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 4.1 seconds. As per Volvo, the 78 kWh battery employed in the XC40 Recharge can be juiced from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 28 minutes, thanks to its 150kW DC fast charging capabilities.
After the discontinuation of the XC40, the carmaker now has five models in its portfolio, which includes two EVs – the newly launched C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. Apart from that, it has XC90, XC60 SUVs and the S90 sedan on offer.
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