Volvo Cars officially begins to take orders for the C40 Recharge, the company’s latest fully electric model. A benchmark car for the company’s recently announced new commercial strategy, the C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in markets across Europe as of this week. Customers can order from the comfort of their own home or place an online order together with their retailer. 

When customers get a new C40 Recharge, it comes with a convenient Care offer including items such as service, warranty, roadside assistance, as well as insurance and home charging options where available. You can use Google Maps in your Volvo to find charging stations along the way. Talk to Google in your C40 Recharge for handsfree control. Through a familiar interface, you can enjoy entertainment and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues – just by using your voice. With access to apps on Google Play and a premium Harman Kardon sound system, you, your car and your life have never been closer. 

Powered by a 78kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes; gives an anticipated range of around 420km, which is expected to improve over time via better software updates. It glides from 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds. It features slimmed crossover side profile and a standard contrasting black roof, mirror caps and matching design callouts on the outside. Pixel lights are designed to help you avoid dazzling other road users. They do this through the use of 84 Pixel LEDs in each headlight unit that adapt to traffic in front of your C40 Recharge while continuing to light up the road ahead efficiently. The standard fixed panoramic roof has laminated, tinted glass that provides effective protection from glare and UV radiation. It also helps to create an airy, more natural environment in the cabin, maintain a comfortable temperature and contribute to a silent ride.

“We call it the future of Volvo,” said Lex Kerssemakers, head of global commercial operations at Volvo Cars. “That is because our Volvo C40 Recharge is more than just a new car. It is our first ever electric-only model and represents a significant step in our plan to move online for the benefit of consumer convenience. It is, in short, a completely new take on a Volvo.”