The Swedish carmaker has confirmed a more affordable electric version of its XC40 will be coming to SA soon. Here’s pricing and spec info.

Volvo SA is expanding on its electrified vehicle portfolio. The product line-up will now included the Volvo XC40 P6 recharge, which is positioned under the P8 Recharge.

The difference is the P8 offers a twin-electric motor setup, with one on each axle, whereas the Volvo XC40 P6 features just the single electric motor driving the front wheels. The P6 has power outputs of 170 kW and 330 Nm, giving it a claimed sprint of 7.4 seconds. The bigger Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge starts from R1 260 000, with this single motor XC40 hasa starting price of R1 075 000.

Of more importance is the battery capacity and range, and Volvo says its 69 kWh lithium-ion battery gives the P6 Recharge a range of 423 km on a single charge. An 11 kW onboard charger ensures the vehicle recharges quickly, and customers can choose from either charging at home or at the ever-increasing number of public chargers.

As far as standard spec goes, the only options are 20-inch alloy wheels,panoramic sunroof and heated seats / steering wheel. Everything else is standard, and you get goodies like wireless smartphone charging, front/rear parking sensors, reverse camera and the new Google Android-based operating system that features Google Maps and other services.

As is always the case with Volvo, the newcomer is generously specified, with only a panoramic sunroof and heated seats/steering wheel as optional as everything else is standard. The list of standard features includes items such as 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. Customers may also choose to upgrade to 20-inch wheels, from the original 19-inch wheels.

How much does the XC40 P6 Recharge cost in South Africa?

P6 Recharge R1 075 000

The price 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.

Volvo SA is also offering plug-in hybrid versions of its products and recently launched the XC60 T8 Recharge range. For those of you who love the XC60, but don’t want to dip your toe into electrification, there’s also the pocket-friendly front-wheel-drive XC60 B5.

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