Recharge FWD
What the Recharge adds over the Recharge Twin
| Spec | Recharge Twin | Recharge |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4824 lbs | 4475 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4824 lbs | 4475 lbs |
| Horsepower | 408 hp | 231 hp |
| Engine type (full description) | Electric motors, AWD, 2x150kW | Electric motor, FWD, 170kW |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5842 lbs | 5468 lbs |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Acceleration, 0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec, BATTERY CHARGING TIME - AC 1-phase (200-240V) 6A / 10A / 16A / 32A (hours): 64 / 36 / 21 / 11, BATTERY CHARGING TIME - AC 3-phase 6A / 10A / 16A (hours): 20 / 13 / 7, BATTERY CHARGING TIME - DC 50 kW / 150 kW (minutes): 56 / 28, Battery content, total amount of energy (kWh) (Nominal): 69 kWh, Battery content, total amount of energy (kWh) (Usable): 67 kWh, Curb weight: 2030 kg, Electric Consumption: 18.5 - 19.7 kWh/100 km, Electric Range [EAER] WLTP, City: 599 - 571 km, Electric Range [EAER] WLTP, Comb.: 425 - 400 km, Electrical motor max power (kW): 170 kW, Electrical motor max torque (Nm): 330 Nm, Max output, kW (hp)/rpm: 170 kW (231 hp) / 4919 - 11000 rpm, Max torque, Nm/rps: 330 / 0 - 82 Nm / rps, Max trailer weight, Braked (Max): 1500 kg (Recharge), Max trailer weight, Braked (Max): 1800 kg, Shift-by-wire, Top speed: 160 km/h (Recharge)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 340 mm |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in |
| Overall height | 64.8 in |
| Overall length | 174.8 in |
| Overall width | 73.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Electric motor, FWD, 170kW |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 231 hp |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electrical Power Assisted Rack |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
Transmission
| Transmission type | Shift-by-wire |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4475 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4475 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5468 lbs |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety1 std · 0 opt
- Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA)
Exterior1 std · 0 opt
- Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.329
Powertrain17 std · 0 opt
- Acceleration, 0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec
- BATTERY CHARGING TIME - AC 1-phase (200-240V) 6A / 10A / 16A / 32A (hours): 64 / 36 / 21 / 11
- BATTERY CHARGING TIME - AC 3-phase 6A / 10A / 16A (hours): 20 / 13 / 7
- BATTERY CHARGING TIME - DC 50 kW / 150 kW (minutes): 56 / 28
- Battery content, total amount of energy (kWh) (Nominal): 69 kWh
- Battery content, total amount of energy (kWh) (Usable): 67 kWh
- Battery type: Lithium-ion battery
- Electric Consumption: 18.5 - 19.7 kWh/100 km
- Electric Range [EAER] WLTP, City: 599 - 571 km
- Electric Range [EAER] WLTP, Comb.: 425 - 400 km
- Electrical motor max power (kW): 170 kW
- Electrical motor max torque (Nm): 330 Nm
- Max output, kW (hp)/rpm: 170 kW (231 hp) / 4919 - 11000 rpm
- Max torque, Nm/rps: 330 / 0 - 82 Nm / rps
- Shift-by-wire
- Top speed: 160 km/h (Recharge)
- Type: Electric motors / Electric motor
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Curb weight: 2030 kg
- Steering: Electrical Power Assisted Rack
- Suspension front: MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension rear: Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Frunk volume (Front luggage volume): 21 l / 31 l
- Max trailer weight, Braked (Max): 1500 kg (Recharge)
- Max trailer weight, Braked (Max): 1800 kg
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 XC40. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Recharge
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge add over the Recharge Twin?
Against the Recharge Twin, 18 features become standard that the Recharge Twin does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.