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Volvo C40 Recharge Mk1

Headline trim: Twin-Motor AWD — 402 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.

Verdict
B
BHP
402 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
112 mph
MPG
340 mi range
Used
$30,000-$61,000

Strengths

  • Coupe-SUV looks
  • Twin-motor genuinely fast
  • Google Built-in modernised cabin

Weaknesses

  • Boot smaller than XC40
  • Glass roof fixed
  • Software bugs at launch

Notable tech

  • Geely CMA platform
  • 67 / 78 / 82 kWh battery options
  • Single-motor FWD then RWD (post-2024)
  • Twin-motor AWD
  • Google Built-in OS
  • Heat pump standard from 2023

Common issues

  • Google Built-in OS bugs (early)
  • 12V battery weak
  • Charging port lock failure
  • Heat pump rattle (post-2023)

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Single Motor 67 kWh (FWD)
BHP228
Torque330 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top99 mph
Range270 mi
DriveFWD
Gearbox1-speed
Single Motor 78 kWh (RWD)
BHP235
Torque420 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top112 mph
Range298 mi
DriveRWD
Gearbox1-speed
Single Motor Ext 82 kWh (RWD)
BHP248
Torque420 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top112 mph
Range343 mi
DriveRWD
Gearbox1-speed
Twin Motor 78 kWh AWD
BHP402
Torque660 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top112 mph
Range340 mi
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed