2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Price Range: $52,450 - $60,550

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Pros

Pro:Quick acceleration from dual-motor version
Pro:Helpful Google-based voice controls
Pro:The cabin is well insulated from noise

Cons

Con:Small cargo area
Con:Some desirable features are only offered on the most expensive trim

What’s new

New single-motor rear-wheel-drive model joins the lineup
Improved driving range for all versions
Part of the first XC40 generation introduced for 2019

2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Review

Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

3/27/2024

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.

Edmunds spotlight: How new motors make this Volvo competitive

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.

Competitors to consider

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.

Which XC40 Recharge does Edmunds recommend?

Two factors that drive EV ownership satisfaction are a long driving range and quick charging times. As such, we recommend the new XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range version because you get improvements on both metrics compared to the Twin Motor. You can also likely get away with buying the base Core trim level. But if you want adaptive cruise control and a heat pump (which helps with overall efficiency), you'll need to buy the most expensive Ultimate trim.

Compare 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge trim levels

Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

Volvo XC40 Recharge models

The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge is a compact electric SUV with seating for five people and up to 57.5 cubic feet of cargo space. It is available in Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor models, each offered in Core, Plus and Ultimate trim levels. Volvo equips the Single Motor version with an electric motor (248 horsepower, 310 lb-ft of torque) that powers the SUV's rear wheels. Twin Motor models have front and rear motors (402 horsepower, 494 lb-ft of torque) to create a standard all-wheel-drive system. Keep reading for our rundown of the key features you get with each trim level.

Core
The Core trim includes a generous list of standard equipment. Highlights include:

19-inch wheels
Hands-free power liftgate
Remote keyless entry with emergency call assist
Ambient interior lighting
Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration system
12-inch digital instrumentation panel
Synthetic leather with recycled textile inserts
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Heated front seats
9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Google built-in (provides extra Google-based voice command functionality)
Apple CarPlay
Wireless smartphone charger
Eight-speaker audio system

In addition, the Core trim has several driver assist features:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Plus
If you're looking for a few extra features, the Plus trim delivers with:

Panoramic glass roof
Air purification system
Synthetic suede upholstery with synthetic leather bolsters
Power-adjustable front passenger seat
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the XC40 Recharge and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of, to the side, or behind the vehicle when parking)

Ultimate
For the maximum amount of equipment and technology, the Ultimate adds:

20-inch wheels
Upgraded headlights
Heat pump (heats the cabin more efficiently than a normal heater)
Heated steering wheel
Heated rear seats
Harman Kardon premium sound system
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Volvo and the car in front)
Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

A Climate package is available for the Core and Plus trim levels. It includes:

Heat pump
Heated steering wheel
Heated rear seats

Volvo XC40 Recharge Owner Reviews

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5(37%)

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3(14%)

2(6%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

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 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC40 Recharge since its last redesign.

2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge

2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Review

Overview

Edmunds spotlight: How new motors make this Volvo competitive

Competitors to consider

Which XC40 Recharge does Edmunds recommend?

Volvo XC40 Recharge models

Volvo XC40 Recharge Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

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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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2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Review

Overview

Edmunds spotlight: How new motors make this Volvo competitive

Competitors to consider

Which XC40 Recharge does Edmunds recommend?

Volvo XC40 Recharge models

Volvo XC40 Recharge Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Volvo XC40 Recharge - typical "Volvo Unreliable"

Poor reliability and efficiency; worse support

Take my Volvo, please

86k and happy!

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