Used 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 XC40 Recharge, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC40 Recharge since its last redesign.
Unreliability combines with inefficiency
former Volvo fan, 01/08/2023
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2022 XC40 recharge because fo nice packaging and reputation for sound engineering. Sadly I was wrong: 1. Energy effficenciwy is very poor averaging 400 Wh/mi, more than 50% above my Model S. 2. Parking brakes stick whenever can stand more than 24 hr, 3. Main brakes shudder badly unless used daily, a poor choice when regenerative braking is much preferable. 4. 12 V battery failed without warning, blocking any vehicle access. 5. Google maps works very well, but index of available chnarging stations does not. 6. Sensors for vehicle position work poorly with phantom awnings and compete absence of warning at other times. Overall this car has been the worst I have owned. Due to all the problems I have stopped any attempt at regular use and am now searching for a replacement, certainly taking a large loss in the process. The worst fo all, is the absence of competent service and online diagnostics, making all problems into a service visit.
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Worst car.
Joshua , 06/03/2023
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my 21 Volvo recharge for 8 months and it’s been in the shop for 5 of those months. Even the entire battery was fully replaced after a few months. Worst car I’ve ever driven.
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Electrons, Ho!
Rixreview, 12/30/2022
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was able to purchase one of the first Volvo fully electric cars in SC- had to order it 6 months prior to delivery. Happy with the ordering and delivery process though a little frustrating at first. Wonderful new car- typical Volvo tight build and attention to detail. Car has an amazing amount of software built in- updates have been smooth and helpful. Car handles like a dream- fast acceleration and great handling. I have a level 2 charger in my garage so keeping it charged is no issue. My only complaint is range- which is about 218 miles per 100% charge. That being said, it is impossible to run out of charge- the car begins to alert me at 20% and becomes more strident as the battery percentage decreases. The Fast charging network is slow to expand- Hopefully Tesla will invite us in to avail ourselves of the Supercharger network- otherwise if I am on the road charging is combined with a lunch break!!
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Expensive paperweight
Cmuro, 07/06/2022
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have had the car since October 2021, and have regretted my purchase ever since. The car is beautiful and when it works it drives so smoothly, this is where they get you at the dealership. The battery life on this car is laughable with it providing maybe 60 miles per complete charge. But that is not even the worse part, I have to go into the dealership roughly once ever two weeks for some type of computer issue, and have been towed 4 times since owning this car. The computer issues have been: locking me out completely from the car as it doesn't recognize the keys, navigation system that will go complete black to it just continuously saying re-route on a loop for over 5 minutes, not allowing us to close the back hatch despite no obstructions, constant low pressure tire sensors going off and not changing when adding air to tires. On top of all that I have had to have 3 tires completely replaced on the car as they keep bursting - once while driving. I drive this car like a grandma and avoid all potholes due to previous tires issues, yet the tire issues just keep on coming. The dealership has no explanation for any of the above and say they just have to look into it and that tire issues are "normal" for any car. Run away from this car as fast as possible, if not get used to running as you will never be able to actually drive this car for any given period of time and will need to run to get to your destination instead.
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KGM, 07/30/2021
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
Three months in, we could not be more pleased with this car. We just took it in an extended road trip to a remote(ish) area, and we were able to map out our travel with appropriate charging stops with great success. This vehicle is extremely comfortable, the controls are easy to navigate, the drive is beyond smooth, the acceleration is incredible, the storage is sufficient, the style is refined, the sound system is fantastic. It makes even the smallest trip a total joy.
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