2022 Volvo C40... the Best-Kept EV Secret | Full Review

[@amyisaacs3740]

I bought a C40 in April 2022 and so far, I love it. I drove 5 other EV models before my final decision. I agree with most of what you have said. Because I use my car primarily for daily driving, the range is not an issue for me. The exterior design is beautiful and unique, which was a major selling point for me. The interior is so comfortable and the steering is great. As for the regen breaking, I absolutely love the simplicity of it. On or off. Done. I don’t need paddles. I did tried out some other EVs that have different drive modes and decided not necessary. I have a hard enough time choosing toothpaste; I don’t need more decisions in my car. Of course, this is a preference thing, as others love all the choices. I also really like the center screen size, unlike some EVs that have screens you can’t ignore. I admit, there are some things I would change, like the front display setting options, but not a deal breaker. And of course, it would be nice to have a faster charge rate and longer range, but again, not necessary for how I am using the car. I just charge every few days from my hardwired garage charger. Overall, I am extremely happy with my C40 and still love driving it every day. (Traded in a Lexus IS250 and a Porsche Boxter S, and don’t regret it)

[@GrandmamanSuzie]

Thanks. You have just written the comments I was looking for. I will ordered it for sure. Have a safe ride in your volvo style. Suzanne

[@vikramdias5496]

You should subscribe to the C40 forum where there are tons of great reviews, videos and real life experiences. Would love to hear more about your driving experience.

[@QuickmixProductions]

Same for me :)

[@Ozefan2580]

I totally agree. I've had mine for 2 weeks and love it.

[@bosternou96]

How do you find the low headroom at the back? Based on specs it’s one of the cars with the lowest headroom.

[@vikramdias5496]

I love my Fjord Blue C40 Recharge. The boy is a beast of a power, slick, simply designed, sexy as it’s curves and power. It has gotten so many compliments from strangers (at Costco), family, friends especially on the color. The mountain ranges inscribed on the dash and windows make it a absolute delight “gives me a lounge kind of relaxing environment”. The google built in architecture is flawless, and Perhaps the most iconic feature of the new 2022 Volvo C40 is its stylish exterior. The sloping roofline, modern interior, and ecstatic demeanor make it a formidable contender in the compact SUV segment. With OTA 2.2 software update, the Apple Car Play is awesome!. I am an iPhone geek, but have been an Android guy too! There is just enough space for grocery bags stashed from Trader Joe’s, Costco or whatever! I have had buddies driving Teslas Model Y, X…who are impressed with its sexiness and versatility. I still cannot spot a C40 in and around 6 states where I live. It’s a very special and unique product that I believe Volvo head honchos did a solid work with. The sustainability processes and materials used in the development process makes me as an Owner feel like a sustainable maven. So long to the gasoline stupidity! 🙌🙂.

[@ruku0203]

Craig, I have followed your hijinks from outlet to outlet over the years. Big fan of your work, man, and stoked that you have landed a plum spot at EV Pulse. All the best in the SE role, Cole. Great production value in the vids (well done, what was it? Ben?) and content on target. Looking forward to seeing more of your work on a regular basis... and a wicked sandwich for lunch, now.

[@EVPulse]

Thanks! We're excited to have Craig on the team! Indeed, stay tuned for more antics and thorough reviews! -Ben

[@AutoEsoterica]

Thank you SO MUCH for your kind words! I'm glad you found us here at EV Pulse. We have lots of videos in the can, just have to get them edited, so stay tuned. - Craig

[@MR-vj8dn]

I’m a new EV driver. I’ve noticed that charging speed isn’t that important. The car of today charges so fast you almost have no time for a break.

[@robc7563]

Great review. Informative, and so much fun!

[@AutoEsoterica]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. - Craig

[@robc7563]

@@AutoEsoterica Any chance you might get a review of the Polestar 2 in?

[@AutoEsoterica]

@@robc7563 Yes! We've already shot a full review (and charging curve video) for the Polestar 2. Hopefully we can get the review edited and published soon-ish. Thanks again! - Craig

[@MirkoReinhardt]

“Ben! You left me in the B-roll again!”

[@AutoEsoterica]

He does it all the time! - Craig

[@alanmachin3054]

An excellent video..I really like my blue C 40. I don't like S.U.Vs and I can clean my car without having to stand on something. There is no need to turn off the stupid lane correction system each time I set off and entertainment and settings are easy to use. The only thing missing for me is a rear wash wipe.

[@BWill341]

Update. Take a hard look at this vehicle used. Volvo does not make vehicles for 1-2 years of good driving and these are selling at 1/2 the price.

[@hereigoagain5050]

PLANT certified, except for Cole's BBQ sandwich. :) Nobody wants these puppies. I picked up a used 2023 with 16,500 miles for 50% of new. Love it! Haven't had so much fun since my 68 Mustang 289.

[@Paulistaninha]

Fun review! I saw this car and really liked it, I wish Volvo would work on station wagons as well. Our family loves station wagons, we had a 2000 model that was amazing (cargo space was huge, easy to load surf boards on the rack, it turned around almost like any other car I had...

[@EVPulse]

Thanks for watching!

[@CaryInVictoria]

If you look at the EX90 that was revealed on Nov. 9 ('22) you will get an idea of what the EV60 and EV90 (EV wagons) will be like, though it might be some time before we see them. Volvo says it will be rolling out one new EV per year. The EX90 will probably be a 2024 model and I'm guessing the EX60 will come in 2025. The EV wagons will also be competing with the ES60, ES90 (EV sedans) and possibly other models for release date.

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Great review! Brisket, Cut and Paste, and %#&& Tesla gags were all hilarious. Still, what really leaves me pondering is… what to do with the ex-start button blank. Analog clock, yellow smiley face??

[@EVPulse]

Smiley face for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting! And giving us an idea for future gags.

[@EggertOlafs]

This looks exactly like mine ;) I'll keep it until my Ariya arrives.

[@EVPulse]

The fjord blue is a fantastic color combo.

[@EggertOlafs]

@@EVPulse Yes it's very cool.

[@cheungzane]

I have electric xc40. No issues with range at all but we live in a very urban part of the city.

[@Garconbleu]

Craig continues to be a delight for the senses… this Volvo vs the genesis GV60 is a tough call. They both have those sweet interiors. Shame because I prefer the Ioniq 5

[@tomdac]

Apple CarPlay was included in the last update. U didn’t mention the rear visibility issue. It’s the worst thing about the C40

[@Roun801]

Unfortunately it’s true but I still ordered it….I enjoy it very much. Very stable on road

[@tomdac]

@@Roun801 Yeah.. It's def not perfect, but it was love at first sight for me and I placed an order as soon as it was possible and don't regret it a bit..

[@EVPulse]

Compared to a Model Y, yeah rear visibility isn't great. So many new EVs though don't have the best rear visibility so it's something we've gotten used to. Not ideal, obviously.

[@vikramdias5496]

I own a C40 since January of 2022 and recently took it to Dallas for a 900 mile road trip. Not once did I have an issue with rear visibility. The rear design is creative and phenomenal and you just need to get good at the basics of driving by looking and driving forward. You seldom should be looking at the rear unless you are a fan of speeding and want to be pulled over.

[@EVPulse]

@@vikramdias5496 When Chad first drove it he didn't think rearward visibility was that bad, but it is worse than some other cars. Craig considered it to be worse. It's why test driving a car before buying is important.

[@EVPulse]

Yes, Apple Car Play is now supported. We were very recently in one that had it enabled and it worked as expected. The timing of this video's production was just before the software update. Is the 2023 Volvo C40 the best kept secret in EVs? NOT YOUR STYLE? THE EQUINOX EV IS COMING SOON --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/inSrpmB_ebuqgc0

[@GrandmamanSuzie]

The less option is easier for me. Thank you for all the great info

[@EVPulse]

Happy to help!

[@yippie6862]

I prefer multiple regenerative levels including full on and full off using the steering wheel paddles.

[@diydrivenGA]

Nah, that terrain train is unique and looks good.

[@Truedoogie]

"One and done configuration"? It comes with 3 levels of trim. Is this a mistake?

[@EVPulse]

When this video was made there was only on way the car came.

[@Truedoogie]

@@EVPulse ah interesting! Thanks.

[@grosjarvis8061]

No sunshade for a panoramic rooftop in Texas is called an "Easy Bake Oven"

[@colberki]

The C40 in Malaysia has a range of 279 miles WLTP.

[@treads2595]

Did Craig leave CNET?

[@EVPulse]

Yes, he did.

[@EVPulse]

Is the 2023 Volvo C40 the best kept secret in EVs? CHECK OUT OUR FIRST DRIVE FROM BELGIUM --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGKmXoeKq7elp6s

[@foofamily8861]

Simplicity rules!

[@scronkfinkle1408]

Glad you saw the light.

[@AutoEsoterica]

A touch more range would be nice, but overall this is a great little EV. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Craig

[@Ken.Howard]

The model we are getting in Australia has a range of up to 500kms (312 miles), I wonder why the difference. Has anyone purchased one? As I am thinking of ordering one soon.

[@Colin623]

Hi Ken, I don't have the definitive answer but I think it could be because of the battery type has changed from lithium ion to the newly developed Sodium ion battery, which has a 50% higher capacity for the same size battery ! Recently saw a video on KZbin about it, type in the KZbin search bar....Sodium ion battery !

[@BriqueStudios]

I have a 2010 Volvo XC60 w/ a back wind shield wiper & the sun roof has a cover to block out the sun so it’s hard upgrading to this without those features I don’t get these companies

[@mastadutch117]

I prefer just a couple of settings. My life is already complicated enough as it is.

[@kerrydiomandes4026]

just a few types of settings!

[@mikesmith1702]

How do competitors to Tesla who have no charging network come to decide to offer EVs with such low range given range anxiety is real for most new EV buyers.

[@punk.rock-business.casual]

I work for Volvo; all of the blue carpeting is recycled materials (mostly recycled plastic) and the inlay was chosen because it is a topographic map of national parks in Sweden. Amazing how little research you do before reviewing cars

[@EVPulse]

Craig didn't criticize the design of the inlay, but rather the material and the backlighting. The topographic maps could've been designed into any type of material. He also loved the carpeting. So while yes, he didn't mention that it was a topographical map, the fact it's a topographical map isn't why he didn't care for it. So, umm, not really sure why you're going full jerk here? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@ComeinCiderbox]

Sounds like you two bell ends should fight each other . You should get it on cos you don’t get along

[@ComeinCiderbox]

Sounds like you want Craig’s balls resting on your chin

[@asw2005]

Over $70k 2023 Volvo car has a steering wheel vibration very bad when driving 65 mph, making it quite annoying and UNSAFE to drive, especially at high speeds. 5 times the dealership visited, a Volvo engineer came and replaced AXLE ordered from Sweden and other parts, but the problem still not solve. contacting Volvo case was opened over 2 months still no solution or update.

[@philipwoodgate9555]

most of the new EV cars look the same ?

[@fletchlivz8463]

In this segment, a lot of them kinda do (that smaller, crossover group). The GV60, Hyundai Ioniq and Kia EV 6actually *are* pretty much the same. the Audi and ID.4 look similar (and are same base). Toyota/Subaru same. Mach-E is fairly unique but kinda the same look as that Hyundai group. This one does stand out.

[@MountainPerson]

Secret or impossible to get?

[@EVPulse]

Just not as talked about as some other new EVs on the market.

[@ElmerEDavis]

Check out the warranty before buying, you may be disappointed.

[@ComeinCiderbox]

Not as disappointed as your missus was when she first saw your minuscule Johnson

[@allelectric1330]

feel sorry for electric car drivers and future owners. They will simply have to learn the hard way .. as I did. These things are a huge hassle, all those lost hours sitting in those charging stations, huge anxiety, plus a outrageous expense in the long run. Good luck trying to sell a used Electric car with wore out battery modules. You'll find out nobody wants to pay the ridiculous price of batteries ... Batteries are very ... very expensive to replace ( thousands and thousands of dollars) ... and make no mistake, you will be replacing them. These batteries are highly toxic to our environment, with a high potential for disaster to our surroundings. DON'T FOOL YOURSELF and CERTAINLY, DON'T LISTEN TO A SALESMAN , ... LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE NOT GREEN CLEAN ENERGY BY ANY MEANS! ... I wish I knew all this before I bought my car . Do your homework before buying !

[@joeb4294]

lol

[@andreh.dupuis8475]

sell it right now before the word gets around..

[@johnmachinmegavegan8378]

I agree completely. We drive Jaguars, and asked the dealer how much it would be to replace the batteries in a Jaguar I-Pace (all electric) when they stopped holding charge ... 1) The dealer was reluctant to give a price, because no one has the tools, equipment or training to carry out the procedure. 2) When pressed for a rough price, we were told £30,000 - plus labour! That's now. In several years, when EV drivers will be looking to replace their batteries, this cost will have risen so high, replacement will be out of the question, because the car (6+ years old) will be worth less than the battery replacement cost. While electric vehicles' speed goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds, their value will go from £60k to 0 in 5 years.

[@joeb4294]

@@johnmachinmegavegan8378 Nonsense. Overall, the traction battery in EVs have rarely had any issues. EV batteries are covered by a mandatory 8-year (or 100,000 mile) warranty. For some EVs, the battery does degrade faster than others but these are the cheapest EVs on the market in the first place.

[@stefanhaglund1665]

Far too expensive for that driving range, in my opinion. One should expect at least some 500+ km for that kind of money. Not below 500 km. No surprise Volvo is selling poorly in Sweden right now, as Sweden is doing its transition into electric cars. 28% of the new cars sales, in Sweden, is now electric cars, and Volvo is a bit behind in that race.

[@fletchlivz8463]

the now available 2024 version greatly increased range, switched FWD to RWD (and RWD bias on the AWD version), and charges quicker.

[@Outsider.Reviews]

lmao I hit the subscribe button after you said "Tesla doesn't publish figures because F@#k you" hilarious and that EV looks way nicer than Tesla's

[@EVPulse]

We want to be as accurate as we can be when we make these (at least at time of recording) and sometimes Craig gets a little… frustrated. Lol

[@DanielVSL]

Lovely car, but it's a brick at highway speeds.

[@At_Amsterdam]

“Reclaimed barnwood” LOL. I don’t think any of us actually take Volvo’s commitment to being ‘eco friendly’ serious

[@antster7]

😂 fjord?

[@AutoEsoterica]

Henry Fjord's favorite color. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Craig

[@patrickpps]

The seats are too friggen hard and uncomfortable.............have a nice day.

[@justdigit]

Horrible efficiency for an EV :(

[@MR-vj8dn]

Just plan ahead, charge often and drive softly. It’s a really nice car.

[@fcv1967]

For what you get, it should start at $40,000

[@richardpeddie2060]

UK has carplay so I suspect the USA does too, the thing that ANNOYS ME NO END about my C40 is 2 software updates ago THEY REMOVED the ability to play music from the USB PORT (my preference) WITH NO WARNING ! I thought I had a fault as did my dealer, they even took it in to try to find the fault ! DON'T WORRY it'll be coming back, 2 updates later IT HASN'T Why did they remove it ? NOBODY KNOWS ! Other than that I love it 😀

[@patrikstenberg34]

What, no? AudioWagon (I assume you use that?) works again in v2.2, the CarPlay update reenabled the USB ports for music as well.

[@moth450]

Too dam expensive . Not enough range

[@gerardhodgkiss6145]

Shames Tesla OMG that’s a boast lol

[@fredlabonte8946]

Chinese junk