Pros Cool exterior design, zippy on-road personality, spacious and nicely styled cabin.
Cons Limited front-trunk space, infotainment system is more retro than futuristic.
Pros Quick acceleration and sporty handling Plenty of room in the front and back Compatible with the latest high-rate charging stations Styling is sleeker than a hatchback and not as bulky as a true SUV
Cons Not as much maximum cargo space as other electric SUVs Front and rear visibility isn't the best Underwhelming range in Edmunds' real-world testing Operation of some driver assist features could be smoother
The XC40 Recharge is an all-new model for Volvo this year and represents the Swedish brand's first foray into all-electric propulsion—that's if you don't count its Polestar division's new Polestar 2 EV.
Pros Attractive styling, peppy acceleration, thoughtfully designed cabin.
Cons Key rivals offer more driving range, hefty curb weight, much pricier than the gasoline model.
For 2021 New fully electric version of the XC40,402 horsepower,Estimated 208 miles of range.
Pros Quick acceleration Easy-to-use infotainment system Practical SUV body style
Cons Less range than rival EVs Below-average energy efficiency Small cargo area
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric has an appealing interior, a decent electric range, rapid performance and impressive safety credentials. It’s expensive next to many rivals, but the lower-spec models stack up fairly well next to similarly premium (if often larger and, in some cases, more fun) alternatives.
Pros High-quality interior Rapid performance Decent range
Cons Expensive next to many rivals Fiddly infotainment menus No traditional PCP finance
