Meet Volvo’s first fully electric car — the XC40 Recharge

Following in the footsteps of all its closest competitors, Volvo recently unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge, the first member of its first exclusively electric vehicle line. 

To add to the firsts surrounding this launch, the XC40 small SUV is also the first of the brand equipped with an Android-powered infotainment system — it’s better late than never.

This premiere has been coupled with an announcement by the company about their plans to launch a fully electric car every year “with the rest hybrids.” Recharge will be the name encapsulating all the brand’s electrified vehicles.

 

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Starting in 2020, those who visit Volvo’s website will first be greeted with a question asking them whether they want an EV or not. In the same year, the company aims for plug-in hybrid sales to make up 20 percent of their total sales.

In terms of vehicle specs, the XC40 comes with a range of over 400 km and a powertrain that puts out 408hp. In 40 minutes, the battery can charge up to 80 percent from empty.

Google’s Android infotainment system is integrated with Volvo’s own on-board connected service platform Volvo On Call, a feature that helps owners remotely control their car and give them information about it like fuel range, temperature, and maintenance needs.