Evaluation of Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric 2023 in Malaysia – powerful operation, sturdy ride; RM288,888
By the end of last year, 2023 Volvo C40 Pure Charger participated in the Swedish brand’s series of all-electric models in Malaysia, led by XC40 Pure Charger was upgraded in November 2022.
Priced at RM288,888, the C40 is sold in Malaysia exclusively in dual-motor four-wheel drive, producing 408 PS and 660 Nm of torque combined, helping to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4 ,7 seconds. or 0.2 seconds faster than the equivalent XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.
Power comes from a 78 kWh battery (75 kWh available) providing a range of up to 450 km based on the WLTP test cycle, a slight improvement from the 438 km managed by the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric with the same kit. battery and drivetrain.
DC fast charging can be done at up to 150 kW, providing a 0-80% recharge in just 28 minutes. Meanwhile, 11 kW AC charging via a Type 2 connection takes 7.5 hours to fully charge.
The C40 is certainly fast on the road, although the downsides are the sloping roofline, the 70mm lower that gives the C40 a distinct look – and improved drag – which also offers a compromise on rear headroom. behind the XC40 with the same width (1,863 mm) and wheelbase (2,702 mm). The roof itself has a panoramic glass panel that has no shade and therefore has no permanent roof.
Infotainment is handled on the C40 by a 9-inch infotainment screen running Android Automotive operating system, while compatible phones can be charged on the Qi wireless charging pad. A 600-watt Harman Kardon sound system with 14 speakers delivers the sound, while other conveniences come with a hands-free power tailgate, a 30-liter rear trunk (front trunk) and ambient lighting.
Active safety suite as standard in the C40 includes City Safety suite (collision avoidance & mitigation with intersection assist; pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection), mitigation assist and front and rear collision warning, Driver Alert Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Run- Shortcut with Edge Detection, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, Blind Spot Information System ( BLIS) with Steering Assist and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) with Auto Braking.
What do we think of the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric in Malaysia? Watch the video here as Hafriz Shah steers the EV through its steps.
