2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Review





2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Review
What's new
- Supporting Core and Plus trims debut
- Part of the first C40 generation introduced for 2022
2023 Volvo C40 Recharge EV Insights
Estimated Range Based on Age
Charging

EV Battery Warranty
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
- Restrictions:
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) through the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) offers two pathways for applicants: the Clean Cars 4 All route or Financial Assistance route. The path outlined here is for the Financial Assistance, offering a standard down payment assistance grant of $7,500 towards the purchase or lease of an 8 year old or newer battery electric vehicle. Scrapping and replacing a vehicle is not required. Check with your local Air District for any available programs that may take precedence over the DCAP programs. To qualify:
- Income eligible applicant must be a California resident.
- Application approval required prior to purchasing or leasing from an authorized participating dealership.
- Maximum purchase price of replacement vehicle not to exceed $45,000.
- Previous participation in other CARB funded programs may affect eligibility.
Additional information:
- For the $7,500, must have an income at or below 300% of the current Federal Poverty Level as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Participants may qualify for an additional charging grant, choosing between $2,000 for the purchase and install of Level 2 home charging equipment or $2,000 for a public charging card.
- Fair financing may be available, capped at $45,000 with an interest rate no more than 8%.
To learn more, visit Driving Clean Assistance Program
- Restrictions:
PG&E offers EV owners a rebate of up to $4000 towards the purchase or lease of a qualified used electric vehicle.
To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or vehicle must meet the following requirements:
- Receive electricity from PG&E.
- Have purchased or leased an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Additional Information:
- Enrollment in qualified public assistance program and income restrictions do apply.
To learn more, visit https://evrebates.pge.com/program-requirements
- Restrictions:
Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit equal to 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000 for the purchase of a used plug-in electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer. Not every version of the vehicle models will necessarily qualify. Please check with the dealer/seller to determine the eligibility of your specific vehicle.
For the vehicle to qualify:
- Price cannot exceed $25,000.
- Need to verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Must be at least two model years older than the current calendar year in which the vehicle was purchased.
- Must be sold through a dealership, private sales not permitted.
- Not have already been transferred after August 16, 2022, to a qualified buyer.
For individuals to qualify:
- Must meet income eligibility, depending on modified adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status.
- Must not be the first owner of the qualifying vehicle.
- Has not been allowed a credit under this section for any sale during the 3-year period ending on the date of the sale of such vehicle.
- Purchased for personal use, not a business, corporation or for resale.
To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit
- Restrictions: Edmunds is partnering with Treehouse, an independent provider of home EV installation services. Edmunds visitors receive a $100 discount when they contract with Treehouse for their home charger installation. Discount excludes permit, hosted inspection, and load management devices. Valid for 30 days.
To learn more, visit https://treehouse.pro/edmundsdiscount/
- Restrictions:
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. offers EV owners a free Level 2 charging station valued at $500.
To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements:
- Receive electricity from Pacific Gas & Electric Co..
- Have purchased or leased an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
To learn more, visit https://www.pge.com/en/clean-energy/electric-vehicles/empower-ev-program.html
Cost to Drive
Am I Ready for an EV?
- EV ownership works best if you can charge at home (240V outlet)
- Adding a home charging system is estimated to cost $1,616 in
- Edmunds is partnering with Treehouse, an independent provider of home EV installation services. Learn more about the installation services partnership
See Edmunds pricing data
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5 out of 5 stars2023 C40 Recharge Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $55,300 |
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EV Tax Credits & Rebates | $15,600 |
Engine Type | Electric |
EPA Electric Range | 226 miles |
Cost to Drive | $156/month |
Total Charging Time (240V) | 8.0 hours |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the C40 Recharge models:
- Collision Warning and Avoidance
- Warns you if a front collision is imminent and automatically applies the brakes. Can detect vehicles, pedestrians and animals.
- Lane Keeping Aid
- Alerts you if the vehicle begins drifting out of the lane, then applies steering and braking force to guide it back.
- Pilot Assist
- Adds lane centering to adaptive cruise control to lessen driver fatigue.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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