2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Review

Price Range: $28,590 - $39,590

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The 2023 XC40 Recharge is small but packs a lot between its fenders, including an operating system powered by Google and more than 400 horsepower. It's a bit pricey and a bit short on range compared to the rest of the field, but it could be an attractive choice if you're looking for a small and quick electric SUV.

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Pros

Quick acceleration and enjoyable handling
Practical SUV body style
Helpful Google-based voice controls
Cabin is well insulated from noise

Cons

Less range than rival EVs
Below-average energy efficiency
Infotainment system can be glitchy
Small cargo area

What's new

Updated front and rear styling
New eco-friendly Tailored Wool Blend upholstery option
Part of the first XC40 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Written by automotive expert Alex Nishimoto

10/13/2022

The 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge is an all-electric SUV based on the conventionally powered standard XC40 small crossover. It's part of a growing class of premium electric SUVs such as the Audi e-tron, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model Y. The XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first EV, but with the introduction of the C40 Recharge, it's no longer the automaker's only battery-electric offering. The two are quite similar — the main difference is the C40's sleeker roofline.

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For 2023, the XC40 Recharge gets revised front and rear bumpers to bring its styling more in line with its raked-roofline sibling. It also receives updated headlights with pixel LED technology and a new Tailored Wool Blend upholstery option, which Volvo pitches as a more sustainable alternative to its faux leather.

Many electric SUVs give you a few different options for power or battery size, but Volvo does a one-size-fits-all approach. Every Volvo XC40 Recharge comes equipped with a dual-motor electric drivetrain that's good for 402 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. It's plenty powerful, but range on a full charge is a little underwhelming. How much of a concern is that? Learn more about the XC40 by reading our test team's full Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Jonathan Elfalan

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7.9

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the XC40 Recharge drive? The best thing about the XC40 Recharge is how it drives. Beneath its unassuming wrapper is easy and instant thrust. Accelerating to 60 mph happens in just 4.5 seconds, quicker than Ford's Mach-E and Tesla's Model Y Long Range. And despite the Volvo having some pretty basic all-season tires, there's a decent amount of traction and control out of the corners that makes this little SUV pretty fun to whip around.

All this speed doesn't come at the sacrifice of everyday drivability either. The XC40 Recharge is effortless to drive at any speed and features a one-pedal driving mode that dials up the motor's regenerative braking effect, allowing you to slow to a stop without having to use the brake pedal.

And speaking of modes, there is an off-road mode that helps with steeper hill descents should you encounter such a situation. But considering the Recharge's marginal ground clearance, we wouldn't venture very far off the pavement.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the XC40 Recharge? For a small, sporty SUV, the XC40 Recharge is fairly comfortable. The biggest differences between this all-electric version and its gas-powered counterpart? The Recharge is much quieter and its climate control turns on faster. We found the regular XC40's engine to be a big contributor to noise, and its slow-booting onboard systems meant delays in turning on the climate system via the touchscreen controls. The Recharge starts up and is ready to drive the moment you open the door, and its electric motors produce very little noise.

The Recharge's ride is more firm than comfortable, likely because of its extra weight and its bias toward sporty handling. The front seats are a mix of suede and leather, and they are fairly comfortable and have a decent number of adjustments. As in the other XC40s, the headrests have an odd forward angle to them, which may be uncomfortable for people with longer torsos.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? Volvo's typical user interface remains, and most controls are accessed through the touchscreen. But the Recharge inherits Google's new in-car operating system, which includes convenient apps such as Google Maps and Spotify built right into the car. The menus aren't quite as intuitive to navigate as in the related Polestar 2, but the functionality is just as good.

For such a compact SUV, the XC40 has a relatively roomy cabin that's a breeze to get into and out of. Tall drivers might not be able to find a comfortable seating position due to limited steering wheel adjustability and the protruding headrest design. Legroom in the back should suffice for anyone 6 feet or shorter. There's good visibility all around thanks to large windows, and an optional 360-degree camera makes maneuvering in tight spaces even easier.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? With the Google operating system onboard, there are some great and some not so great features. We love being able to access apps like Google Maps inside the car, and having the Google Assistant as a voice recognition system makes it one of the easier ways to control things.

We don't like that a sudden loss of the data connection will render all the Google features useless until the connection is restored. It offers Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, but Android Auto is still unavailable (Volvo says that a software update is coming) and the Bluetooth connection is pretty limited. Four USB-C ports plus two 12-volt outlets and a wireless charger ensure there are ample options for keeping devices charged up. A full suite of advanced driver aids is optional and a bit pricey, but we think it's worth getting since all the features work quite well.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The XC40's Recharge has a smaller cargo area than its nearest competition, with a 20.4-cubic-foot trunk and 1-cubic-foot frunk, but it is nevertheless a pretty useful space. We like the 60/40-split folding rear seats, a pass-through and a foldable tray that doubles as a grocery holder. The cabin offers a variety of other storage spaces, including a clever little removable trash bin. Felt-lined doors keep items from rattling around.

Using your XC40 for kid duty? The child seat anchors are clearly located under flip-up doors, but they're buried a little deep for comfortable access. You might have the best chance of fitting a bulky rear-facing seat in this car compared to most other SUVs this size, but it'll still be a tight fit.

The Recharge can tow up to 2,000 pounds. That's the same as the Polestar 2, less than the Model Y (3,500 pounds) and more than the Mach-E, which is not rated for towing.

Range and Efficiency

7/10

How are the range and efficiency? The EPA estimates the XC40 Recharge has a maximum range of 223 miles on a full charge and uses 39 kWh of electricity for every 100 miles of driving. Both figures are underwhelming. The range estimate is fine for everyday driving, but road trips will be trickier. Also, the increased electrical usage means you'll be paying more over time to drive compared to, say, a Tesla Model Y. It's not a huge monetary difference in the grand scheme of things, but part of an EV's appeal is its supposed frugality.

Thankfully, the Volvo proved more efficient in Edmunds' real-world testing. We've yet to test the XC40 with the increased range but in our initial testing of a 2021 XC40 Recharge — the one with the slightly lower range EPA estimate of 208 miles — we measured 35.4 kWh used for every 100 miles of driving and a maximum range of 240 miles on a full charge. It's likely that the the updated XC40 (with an EPA-estimated range of 223 miles) will go a little farther than that.

As far as charging goes, the Recharge is relatively speedy. It should take about eight hours to charge from empty to full if you have a 240-volt power source that outputs 11 kW. On a 150-kW DC fast charger, the XC40 Recharge can potentially charge from zero to 80% battery capacity in about 40 minutes.

Value

7.5/10

Is the XC40 Recharge a good value? While the XC40 Recharge has some attractive qualities, it isn't any less expensive than its larger and more spacious competition — the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y, among others. Also, while the XC40 Recharge feels like a solidly built car, the cabin materials aren't particularly luxurious.

Volvo's basic and powertrain warranties last for four years/50,000 miles, which aligns with the coverage of most competitors. The battery warranty is eight years/100,000 miles, and Volvo covers scheduled services at every 10K miles for up to three years/36,000 miles of ownership. Roadside assistance is included for four years with no mileage limit.

Wildcard

8/10

If we had to sum up the XC40 Recharge in a single thought, we'd say it's unassuming yet fun and effortless to drive. Speed is instantly accessible, and the lower center of gravity makes for a stable little SUV that's entertaining to toss around.

If you're looking for an EV that stands out in a crowd, the Recharge isn't it. But if you like a sleeper, something that packs a wallop of speed but flies well under the radar, then it could be right up your alley.

2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge trim level differences

The 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge is available in three trim levels: Core, Plus and Ultimate. The XC40 Recharge is powered by a 78-kWh battery pack mounted below the floor of the cabin that sends power to an electric motor at each axle, giving it standard all-wheel drive. Output is an impressive 402 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. Feature highlights include:

Which XC40 Recharge trim does Edmunds recommend?

Since all XC40 Recharge models get the same battery and powertrain, we say stick with the base Core trim and save a few bucks. Sure, you miss out on handy features like a 360-degree camera and heated steering wheel, but the base model comes surprisingly well equipped. Your only regret might be not getting adaptive cruise control, which is locked away in the Ultimate trim.

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2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge EV Insights

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XC40 Recharge Core

Estimated Range Based on Age

215 miles

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 215 miles.

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Charging

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8 hrs

240V Home Charging

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

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EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 6 years or 72,000 miles for this car.

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

$4,100

Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

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
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$86/mo

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$164/mo

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Reliability

The 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 4 years / 40,000 miles

Volvo XC40 Recharge Owner Reviews

3.4

33 reviews

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Volvo XC40 Recharge - typical "Volvo Unreliable"

JohnK, 06/17/2021

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)

My Volvo XC40 Recharge had multiple issues, just 2 days after taking delivery of the XC40 Recharge center console crashed and reset to factory default, and lost navigation display in driver side. Even after a few visits to Volvo dealer, issues are not fully resolved. After dealer fixed the driver navigation display issue, the car is stuck in the “guest profile”, I am unable to login to … Google account. At this point, your dealer is unable to fix the issue properly and whole is very frustrating that nothing really works properly. Volvo Mobile app on this car is simply terrible. If you click on the Demo mode on the mobile app you can't get out of that demo mode. And you can't simply reconnect either- simply awful. Looks like some high school dropout wrote the mobile app. And also, you have to set the privacy setting to fork over all car data to Google before anything works properly- Charge level won't show unless you set the privacy setting open to all your data to Google and Volvo. I heard about this about Volvo, but, good grief this very frustrating that your dealer can't properly fix the issues.This is my first Volvo and probably my last! I had similar frustrating experience my Tesla Model 3 with leaky tail lights and leaky roof, but at least Tesla actually fix the issue. Not the Volvo, can't seem to figure it what is wrong with the car. Update: At ~80 miles infotainment system got stuck in reloading screen and got reset to factory default and lost driver side navigation view. At~120 miles stuck in “Guest profile” and requires full reload of Software- dealer couldn’t even fix this repairs without help from Volvo USA. At ~580 miles AC stopped working in middle of 95 degree weather. At~640 miles, looks like June update happen to car and YouTube music and few other apps stop working. At ~720 miles, car reboot itself awhile driving to Volvo dealer to fix other issues. This cannot be safe to drive. More update: At ~1140 miles shut down and restarted in middle of driving again. At ~1500 miles shut down again. At ~1800 miles charging port stuck in Green. At ~2220 miles dealer finally replace IHU, AC issue is not fixed. Volvo think that replacing IHU will fix the Air Condition. At ~2250 miles same day that IHU was replaced infotainment system reboot again. Yes, Volvo is fully aware of Air Condition issues with compressor on Volvo XC 40 Recharge- they are not sure how to fix it and also part that required fix is out of stock for next 6 months.

Poor reliability and efficiency; worse support

E.H., 06/23/2021

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)

I fell in love with this car when I test drove it. It's snappy and fun, it's quiet, and it looks great. Then I bought it, and everything went to hell. There were electrical problems every day I owned it. The glass spontaneously shattered (nothing hit it) and covered us in sharp fragments and nearly caused a deadly accident. Volvo's Roadside Assistance refused to respond (told me to call …

Take my Volvo, please

L C, 11/27/2021

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)

Do your research! Do your research! Do your research! Same issue as review I just read, center console computer went out on my maiden voyage home from the dealership. Took almost 2 weeks to secure a loaner just to have it looked at. After 2 days I picked it up and the console went out on the way home and 3 more times before I could get back to the dealer the same day. They loaner I got …

86k and happy!

Jak, 11/08/2022

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)

Figured we have a bunch of miles more than the average user so wanted to share that we’ve had a very good experience. Not to discount troubles others have had, we just have not had them and have over 86k miles in both warm summer and MN winter driving. Your experience may differ and a warranty may make sense. So far so good here, and love driving this car! As an update we changed tires …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC40 Recharge since its last redesign.

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2023 XC40 Recharge Highlights

Trim:

Core

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$53,550
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	223 miles
Cost to Drive	$86/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	8.0 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the XC40 Recharge models:

City Safety with Auto Braking: Warns the driver and automatically applies the brakes if a front collision is imminent. Can detect vehicles, pedestrians and animals.
Lane Keeping Aid: Alerts the driver if the vehicle begins drifting out of the lane, then applies steering and braking force to guide it back.
Park Assist Pilot: Guides the XC40 into an adjacent parking spot with minimal driver assistance.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Volvo XC40 Recharge - typical "Volvo Unreliable"

Poor reliability and efficiency; worse support

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86k and happy!

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