Volvo XC40 Recharge goes into production
Today, Volvo started production of the highly anticipated Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV, the Swedish brand’s first all-electric vehicle. While Polestar, a subsidiary of Volvo-Geely, has already launched its first all-electric vehicle, the Polestar 2, Volvo has yet to get it off the ground. The company had unveiled its plan for an all-electric version of its best-selling XC40 SUV as the first all-electric vehicle around this time last year, and unsurprisingly, the design is very similar to that of the Volvo XC40. The vehicle is produced in Ghent, Belgium. According to the provider, the demand for the electric SUV is high. The first models are to be delivered in Europe this month. The Volvo XC40 Recharge offers a range of over 400 km (WLTP), the power is given as 408 PS or 300 kW. The battery can be charged to 80 percent of its capacity in around 40 minutes using a rapid charging system. The maximum speed is limited to 180 km / h. The Volvo XC40 Recharge will initially only be so...