2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge 70-MPH Highway EV Range Test - (Twin Ultimate)

[@rcoble79]

I've had my 22 xc40 recharge for close to two months now and have loved driving it every day! I have a 50 mile round trip commute and it is great in winter weather. Looking forward to taking a couple road trips this summer. Great review!

[@jeffsjalops]

Yes, I’ve been waiting for this review. Can never have enough Volvo content!

[@Sahkoautoseparempiauto]

Be like Jeff.

[@TheUltraPT]

Pretty impressive test, it definitely likes slower speeds for efficiency, but breaking 200 at 70 is solid for its height and shape.

[@MrChadder007]

Has the test been done on the newer version? That being with the new Volvo in house built motors?

[@Milhouse77BS]

I like the turtle mode. Coming on early makes it unlikely someone gets surprised and runs out

[@jakes5530]

Honestly 200 miles highway range is pretty decent. Especially for the performance this offers, and the relative lower cost compared to Model Y. This would handle 95% of what we’d ask of it (besides towing and long road trips), and for the other 5% could just use our ICE vehicle.

[@samueld6511]

You should watch Bjørns 1000 km challenge video on the C40. It did quite well actually. 10h 35 min. Faster than ID4 rear wheel drive, Mach E long range, Mercedes EQC and only 5 min slower than Ioniq5 that was tested in warmer weather same route.

[@peterjorgensen3]

Bjorn has some quality content!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

yescitvdyse

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Did you see the new VW charging software with 175 kW to about 22 % for the GTX?

[@officialyasir]

Dang! I’m going to check it out. That’s surprising!

[@masina9447]

The Ioniq 5 is much bigger, so camparing to the C40 is silly. It was also tested before Bjorn figured out that you need to turn off HVAC to cool the battery. EV6 is also bigger than C40, and did 1000km in 9h55m. Model Y 9h45m. C40 is slower than EQA, Enyaq, and more. So no, 10h35m is not "quite well" compared to newer EVs.

[@plushiie_]

Best looking small suv, just hope they update it with better range soon.

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

You should really contact the company of those chargers and let them know that three of those chargers are not putting out current as they should.

[@Sahkoautoseparempiauto]

Holy moly! Top notch stuff as always! 10/10! The best rangetester on KZbin. You answered and covered every single thing I expected to ask/whine. 🤣🤣 Side note. For a country just a bit bigger than Colorado, this thing is awesome! Almost half of Finland is tundra anyway, so you only go there for hiking/skiing etc. 😁 Thanks again and eagerly waiting for the next one!

[@BlondedPlays]

Love my ‘22 XC40 Recharge. Perfect for getting around town, fits 2 car seats for the kiddos, and insanely fun to drive. Range never comes into play for me personally, so never get to experience the potential downside of the car.

[@brycelarsen1224]

Out of curiosity, what kind of car seats do you have? Debating the XC40 as a family car.

[@paulvon2378]

I would prefer this in Gas hybrid model. Too much hassle to charge these things.

[@MichaelSpencer8]

@@paulvon2378 I would prefer this in an electric model. Too much hassle to waste time at gas stations when you can just plug in when you get home.

[@paulvon2378]

@@MichaelSpencer8 agree unless you need to take a long trip.

[@brandenflasch]

Great car and very under-appreciated!

[@DougThompson]

Thanks for the test, Kyle! It gets about the range mine gets. Its a great car, but a little short on the range. I like mine a lot, but am looking to replace it with a BMW i4 which I believe will get a bit more range. But for occasional trips and local driving its hard to beat.

[@robertsd8026]

Extended range version of XC40 is coming 😁

[@gregpaige4430]

I would like to see a test on the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring

[@paulvon2378]

I would buy this for my wife's daily driver. She commutes about 35-40 miles daily. Charge at home.

[@hunterledford5957]

Love your videos! You have my dream job! My next vehicle purchase will be electric so the channel is great for me and very informative!

[@ObserverDingue]

364 Wh/mi = 226Wh/km for the Europeans watching, and it sounds much better in metric! Great test - you & Bjørn are my go-to EV channels. Looks like a comfy & practical, quality car for daily driving with home charging. Really nice animal-free upholstery & good Harmon Kardon hi-fi. Great headlights. And it looks really nice. For long trips you'd need some route planning for charging of course - I'm in the UK which has really, really poor rapid charging infrastructure away from the cities. The charging characteristics (& range) let it down somewhat I think, but only for road trips. This is on my shortlist (along with its cousin the Polestar 2) as a home-charge daily, medium suv with awd. For a bit more money, via the options list, I also like the Mercedes EQA 350 & Audi Q4 50.

[@michaelcolvin7227]

I'm curious when the error happened when charging did you unplug and plug back in? Were there any extra steps like turning the car off and on to get it to cover successfully?

[@DougThompson]

I watched the livestream and all he did was unplug it and plug it back in and it worked fine.

[@jessesea77]

That drive from Wellington to Cheyenne in the wind can be brutal, glad it's a clear and mostly calm day!

[@mullen25]

your channel is awesome with all of this great vehicle content. it's appreciated and i love your analysis.

[@blainehigginbotham4035]

Would the XC40 Recharge be ok for a 140 commute round trip daily to work? I have Level 2 charger at home to juice it up at night... But for the price...Should I keep my Tesla reservation?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

We have one, but it has been in the shop for over a month waiting on a new on-board charger from China. Super frustrating. Dealer had a hand full of others sitting on the lot waiting on the defective part. The new one we are told wont have the same prob. Basically it won't charge L1 or L2. Only DC fast. Just started to happen out of the blue. If I wasn't close to home, would of been stranded. Nice ride besides this blip.

[@Adventure-Mom]

You should get your hands onto the C40 now as it has a bit sleeker design and promises more range.

[@antoniog7367]

great video once again, gave me anxiety of running out of juice lol.

[@zmdlim]

does it have OTA software update, like the TESLA?

[@dragonlips2005]

Yes!

[@bernzbayabo4385]

Yes it does

[@FuncleChuck]

Oh yesss I am SUPER excited about the Volvos.

[@bobbyus]

Hopefully will see a test for BYD cars soon

[@vitalyromas6752]

Regen returns only about 40% max out of the energy spent for acceleration. Taking into account Volvo docs which claim that even while engaging break pedal, the breaking is performed via regen and only with intensive breaking, the breaking pads are engaged as well. , So it seems that using coasting (where it is safe) allows to keep more energy than intentionally using regen and "two pedals" mode looks more flexible and rational.

[@JizzyNinja]

Thanks for the overview! Glad to see a premium feel, good looking option! I also love this platform, drove this, the polestar 2 and they are definitely my favorite EVs to drive. Range is expected and for me it’s plenty - with at home charging and even long weekend trips, my family rarely goes over 200 miles at once, plus I like to stop every few hours. But I know everyone’s situation and tastes are different, just excited to see options!

[@TheRealSpuff]

Awesome test! I do wonder how much extra range you can eke out with the 19" wheels. I heard Canada had that as an option on the top trim, but in the US it looked like it defaulted to the 20s for Ultimate when we ordered it (hopefully May delivery). Still plenty for daily driving, and just means some extra snack stops during road trips 😁

[@juneparker8482]

In Canada the standard is 19”. In my order the dealership seems to ‘default’ to 20” but it constantly $1000. I’m liking the 19s.

[@AMGPilot]

So did I miss the video where you talk about the Rivian interior noise comparison?

[@darknessislight3689]

Always a fantastic review ☺️ keep up the good work 👍🏾

[@davidg140]

China has the 320 miles version already, how come it is not available in North America?

[@danno180]

How do you handle a Volvo xc40 owner who leaves their car plugged into the only L2 free charger available in a 30 mile radius for 24 + hours? It locks onto the charger and other users are locked out of using the charger even though the Volvo is fully charged?

[@justinheath901]

Can you confirm which Kwh battery this one is? 69 or 78 or 82? thanks

[@zekew7546]

Can Apple Wallet on an iphone act as the charge point card ar charging station?

[@SusieSmart]

If it accepts contactless card payments then yes as Apple Pay is just seen as a contactless card.

[@makkeyn]

i know volvo doesnt show estimate range,it only shows pervents,is it true? Or they added miles in 2022??

[@djy69]

You sound so much like Christian Slater. Great video 👍👍

[@777Outrigger]

Trying to remember exactly, but one range test at 80 mph got only 120 miles of range, but another one at 55 mph got 250 miles. Or something like that. Zowie! Because of it's boxy upright stance, air resistance really affects the range. But 70 mph is what I want to know. Good video as usual. ...... My wife would already have one if it had a white interior. Maybe next year? ..... edit; Found it! Chris Rifaa got 240 miles at 55 mph, converted from metric of course.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqK3hICLiJp9isU..

[@thekamikas1992]

I can’t see if you set GPS to the charger, but if you did, you wasted probably some juice because of the battery preconditioning.

[@OutofSpecReviews]

Set it right next to the charger so the car wouldn’t precondition!

[@eganjos1]

Ordered this car for my wife. Should have it by May 1st to replace our Model 3.

[@peterjorgensen3]

Great test! How is it offroad?

[@wtfx5757]

Are those chargers really branded "Kum & Go"? I dont think they thought that one through....

[@peterjorgensen3]

Yes, they're all over colorado. It's the gas station brand.

[@ozjef]

All over the Midwest USA. Classic brand 😎

[@wtfx5757]

@@ozjef lol never seen one here in Ohio. By the name alone, I wouldn’t know if I was pulling into a sperm bank or convenience store.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

That's also a Brothel in Nevada.

[@ozjef]

@@wtfx5757 Love wearing my Kum & go merch. Walking around with a trucker hat that says Kum on it rocks

[@mswhong1]

Im almost certain you're not supposed to charge electric cars all the way up to 100% on a regular basis. Same thing goes for depleting the batteries. Have read that keeping your batteries charged between 20%-80% is the best way to prolong the lifecycle of these electric cars.

[@Extralarse]

Of course he knows that, but that is not what this test is about.

[@timgurr1876]

The way the battery pack power back may produce an unsafe condition if one needs to accelerate for an emergency avoidance. At 210+ miles of range it’s OK for city driving, but I don’t think I would chance a road trip with it without knowing more about the charging curve. It would be nice to understand how many miles of range between 80 to 20% charge level. The back doors look small for easy entry by adults, but that’s from a quick video shot of such. What’s the towing capacity. Any “frunk” storage?

[@dianejohnston9481]

I want this car, but have been they only have black upholstery & I live on AZ. Someone let me know.

[@maxquinn5311]

I had same question. Dealers confirm they have lost sales due to limited seat options, BUT pointed out there’s an option to put a leather seat kit in. He has done this on his car. Quality superior to my BMW 335i seats, looks great. He is getting a quote for me.

[@dianejohnston9481]

@@maxquinn5311 if a car is already $60k, I don’t want to spend more to change the seats. I like the none leather option, just a lighter color.

[@joegernentz]

Must adjust mileage by 2.18 % due to speed adjustment 70 vs 68.5

[@looncraz]

Oddly, even when Volvo tells you a higher speed on the speedometer the odometer tends to remain accurate. No idea why that is, but it's just one of Volvo's many quirks.

[@PeterMarjavara]

That turn to highway on kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHyuanWCqt2sbZI (13:14) is crazy for us non-americans. Would never know that was a lane for me and not oncoming cars.

[@johnvandenbroek9753]

Still like the i5 better in terms of interior looks and range.

[@kevinn1158]

I love the design, but it's not efficient and it's too expensive. I'd rather go for the Q4 at this price. Also the ID4 AWD is about 10k less. Also the DI4 gets a 5k dollar rebate up here in Canada. I think Volvo needs to bring our a 300hp version of this, or just come out with the Polestar 3 which will have a dedicated EV chassis.

[@JungleEddie]

Not a lot of people need 400hp. In the ICE world you would expect it to be a gas pig so a 200 mile range would be the equivalent. I wonder how a 250-300hp version would fair.

[@brycelarsen1224]

2023 model will have FWD option with 228 HP. Very curious to see how that performs.

[@kevinn1158]

@@brycelarsen1224 ah like the Polestar 2 setup. But I live in Canada, & AWD helps a lot. That’s quite a gap in power between 400 & 231hp. I test drove a RWD ID4 and it was kind of wimpy. And then I tested the AWD version & it was a much better fit for its weight. I also tested an Ioniq 5 AWD and that was very frisky.

[@christopherragon]

So like ~50 miles less than EV6? not bad considering your EV6 was RWD and XC40 is AWD. Much better than I would have thought. I am highly considering the C40, mostly for aesthetic. Range was definitely a concern of mine but in the real world it seems only Tesla is leaps and bounds above the rest. Great video

[@bikergeekgd]

This is the EV that I would most consider over a Tesla. But 200 miles of range isn't enough for $60K. I bought a Model Y.

[@bikergeekgd]

@MultiTroll84 Enjoy your Chinese Swedish car with limited range.

[@dragonlips2005]

@@bikergeekgd Drive the Tesla and the Mache and then drive the volvo. There is simply no comparison in terms of build quality. The Tesla is a burner phone with 4 wheels and the Mach E is every bit a Ford. The Volvo outclasses them on all levels, except range.

[@diydrivenGA]

@12:30: 👀

[@bernzbayabo4385]

I charged from 18% to 90% in 55 minutes on a DC charger. That charger sucks.

[@bruintoo]

Kum and Go? What kind of sex truck stop place is this?! LOL.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

I like the looks of the car and I love Volvos, but the efficiency is worrisome.

[@anglosaxonmike8325]

EV's with safety recalls for fire. Renault Zoe, Peugeot-e, BMW i4, Mercedes C class, Mercedes EQS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes S class, Ford Focus, Chevrolet Bolt, Hyundai Ioniq, DS7 Crossback, Hyundai Kona, Mercedes EQC, VW Arteon ehybrid, VW Passat GTE, Ford Focus mHEV, Ford Puma mHEV, Ford Fiesta mHEV, Opel Ampera e, Mercedes eSprinter, Skoda Citygo e, Mercedes eVito, VWeUP, Seat Mini electric, Mini Country PHEV, BMWi8, BMWX5PHV, BMW X3 PHEV,BMW X2 PHEV, BMW X1 PHEV, BMW 7 series PHEV, BMW 5 series PHEV, BMW 3 series PHEV, BMW 2 series active tourer, Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV, Land Rover Evoque MHEV, Hyundai Kauai, Audi A4, Audi A 5, Audi A 6, Audi A7, Audi Q5, Ford Puma MHEV, Ford Kuga MHEV, Renault Zoe, Audi eTron, ....

[@Appalling68]

Watching this video out of morbid curiosity. I currently own an XC90 D5 AWD (2018) here in Europe and have been considering an EV for over a year now. I removed the XC40 Recharge from my "possibles" list months ago, as I see this vehicle from Volvo with terrible range and huge cost as a complete fail. So far as I see it, Volvo is totally dropping the ball wrt EV's. I'm so desperate to get out from under the XC90 monster I currently drive that I am considering EV's from Kia, Hyundai, Nisssan, etc. Will NOT consider Tesla as I view Musk as a total punk, and have no desire to shovel my money to a self-entitled, billionaire b***h. Anyway, thanks for the interesting video.

[@seventhson12]

Well that was disappointing from a range point of view

[@CDNRower99]

Glad I chose the Tesla

[@IronmanV5]

I like this CUV, but the lack of range is unacceptable. If Volvo can get the range up to at least 300miles, they'll have a winner. As it stands right now, it's just a commuter car.

[@tariqv]

Which brands have a range of 300 miles at 70mph?!

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

KZbin EV review channels don't give charging cost. Either it's because it varies or the charger MFGs threaten to break their thumbs if they do.

[@ConstantinEckhardt]

Funny, they just released a video on the Rivian where they talk about the cost of towing... In general cost of usage is not aging well, it's always changing.

[@OutofSpecReviews]

We definitely dig into cost for certain videos but you can easily do the math. ~75kWh at your home rate = your cost. Not difficult

[@outragousbob4367]

Not sure where you live but 70 around here will get you run over. 80 would be more realistic. But we know what would happen to the range don’t we.

[@philippem5695]

Noisy car

[@dragonlips2005]

???? Not really

[@outragousbob4367]

Dude your literally not doing the speed limit which was 75mph! WTF! Afraid to show the truth of what would happen doing the speed limit?

[@creativejoy08]

Haven't seen hair like that since middle school. Cringe.

[@adofoi30]

WoW only 60 grand…… for a car for you daughter to drive

[@julian7058]

All of these ev crossovers and SUVs look the same to me

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

Lol wtf other EVs does it look like? The Model Y? Mach-e? Ioniq 5? EV6? If anything it just looks like another ICE vehicle, but in terms of EVs it literally looks nothing like other modern BEVs

[@julian7058]

@@philorgneopolotin8762 just my opinion

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@norman.leslie.toewstoews8191]

WANT ALL ELECTRIC,,,AUTO. PILOT,,,ALL ONE COLOUR