As of next week Tuesday, the new XC40 P6 Recharge will go on sale and Volvo is touting the compact SUV as the most affordable all-electric luxury vehicle on the local market. Here is pricing and features.
The year of 2030 is fast approaching and the majority of European automakers have made the commitment to move away from fossil fuel powered mobility. This means that even markets far removed from the bustling continent where the Swedish automaker is based, will have to transition into the new form of mobility too with EV models like this.
The new XC40 P6 Recharge is Volvo’s latest entrant in our local market and will be open to order from the 26th of July 2022 at 08h00. The single-motor model has been dubbed by Volvo Car South Africa as the most affordable all-electric luxury vehicle on the local market.
So what does the starting price of R1 075 000 get buyers?
Comparatively, a premium SUV powered by a conventional ICE may come in a little bit cheaper but Greg Maruszewski, Managing Director at Volvo Car South Africa, says it was important for the Swedish firm to provide local consumers looking to make the switch away from combustion engines with a viable alternative to the local market’s assortment of far higher-priced electric vehicles. That is where the XC40 P6 Recharge comes in since it is the same level of plush motoring, packaged into a familiar looking model that is driven silently by an electric motor.
Maruszewski further added: “The appetite for electric cars in South Africa is steadily growing, as proven by the popularity of our first battery-powered offering, the twin-motor XC40 P8 Recharge AWD. As with that model, we worked hard to bring in this P6 variant at an attractive price point.”
A raft of standard goodies include wireless smartphone charging, parking sensors (front and rear), a reversing camera and the company’s latest Android-powered touchscreen infotainment system, complete with built-in Google apps and services. Volvo specifies their offerings generously as standard but those wanting more can also upgrade the original 19-inch wheels with a set of 20-inch as well as specify a panoramic sunroof and heated seats/steering.
Being a Volvo, the XC40 P6 Recharge will include the signature suite of safety features which includes Pilot Assist driver support and the Volvo CARE package. This includes a five-year maintenance plan and warranty, three years of comprehensive insurance, use of a petrol car for two weeks per year for three years, a public charge cable and a wallbox home charger.
The more affordable XC40 P6 Recharge has not compromised on range
The XC40 P6 Recharge can travel as much as 423 km on a single charge according to WLTP statistics. This is compliments of a low-mounted, high-voltage 69 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. An 100 kW onboard charger as standard equipment also means the SUV benefits from impressive recharging abilities.
The front-wheel drive XC40 P6 Recharge isn’t a slouch either, with a maximum of 170 kW and 330 N.m on offer. It is also capable of towing a 1 500 kg capacity which impressively matches the twin-motor XC40 P8 Recharge.
A limited number of units will be offered, with priority given to the existing waiting list. Cars are scheduled to arrive in South Africa later in the year with all-new exterior paint colour choices available. These include Fjord Blue, Bright Dusk and Silver Dawn to the existing palette.
