2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Thanks to new motors, enhanced efficiency, and longer estimated driving range, the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV is substantially improved even if it looks the same as it did last year. This compact luxury crossover is available in a new single-motor rear-wheel-drive variant providing nearly 300 miles of range. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration continues, also equipped with new motors and a range increase to more than 250 miles. Those updates resolve our primary criticisms of last year's XC40 Recharge, making the already practical and likable Volvo EV more appealing.

The Tesla Model Y is the sales leader among small electric SUVs. It's an appealing EV for sure, but not everyone wants to drive a Tesla. Other luxury-brand alternatives to the XC40 Recharge include the Audi Q4 e-tron, Cadillac Lyriq, Genesis GV60, Lexus RZ and Mercedes-Benz EQB. Thanks to its new and more efficient motors and improved range estimates, the Volvo is now a compelling choice.

Volvo equips the XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range with a rear-mounted electric motor and an 82-kilowatt-hour battery. The 248-horsepower motor accelerates the SUV to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, and the range estimate is 293 miles. Volvo says the battery recharges to 80% in 28 minutes using a 200-kilowatt fast charger. The Twin Motor uses the same 78-kWh battery as last year, but new electric motors extend the driving range to 254 miles and allow operation as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle unless the front motor is needed for traction or acceleration. With 402 horsepower, the Twin Motor zooms to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. The battery recharges to 80% capacity in 34 minutes on a 150-kW charger.