2024 Volvo C40 Extended Range trip report *not what I expected*

[@jamesedwards9951]

I love how your ‘significant other’ seemingly tolerates your Volvo love… “erm, medium” cracked me up. Her honest, frank and succinct reactions contrast perfectly with your enthusiasm 😅. I hope she continues to be a cheeky cameo in future videos👍

[@MrStonelady]

Hello Thom! Yesterday, we drove part of the same highway route in our C40 Plus RWD ER my2024, so equipped with 19-inch wheels. There was little wind, and the temperature was 19 degrees Celsius. We covered 312 kilometers, ACC at 100 km/h (average of 90 km/h). Energy consumption was 15.4 kWh/100 km! So far, we've driven a total of 3300 kilometers, with an average consumption of 14.6 kWh/100 km. We’re still pleasantly surprised by the efficiency! This C40 is an amazing car!

[@thom-lov]

Glad to hear! Do you have the range optimization and AC turned on? 😊

[@MrStonelady]

“That’s correct Thom, both are on. Charged up to 90% this morning. The onboard computer indicates a range of 510 km. This morning, a total trip of 260 km, including driving over the Afsluitdijk. There, with strong headwinds, ACC set at 100 km/h, consumption was 20.5 kWh/100 km. Total consumption 17.4 kWh/100 km.”

[@thom-lov]

Hej all! Small correction, I state that the SM ER has 272hp, but, this is 252hp. 🙂

[@hereigoagain5050]

Thom's travel companion said "medium" about the seats because nothing compares to Thom's tender embrace. :) In contrast, my wife loves the seats. Hope you can roadtrip to a ski lodge this winter.

[@andrefinken]

Thank's for the Video Thom. I drove the 24 Single von Bremen to Hamburg and vice versa with an average consumption of 18.4 Kwh/100 km. I was really surprised, that my new 24 Twin - witch i drove from Nuremberg to Bremen - got an average consumption of 19.8. I had a similar average speed of 89 km/h. So i think the asyncron motor in the front works really well.

[@mikaelskoglund373]

nice dog😍, thanks for a good video

[@thom-lov]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@timob.6570]

Hi Thom, I‘m a bit surprised as well about the consumption, my expectations were higher. And well, the rear motor has vibrations when accelerating, no good news, Volvo really seems to have some problems here. I have driven several EVs and never had this on any other car before I got my C40.

[@CaryInVictoria]

It's curious. I have a '23 C40 (Jan 23 delivery) and have not experienced any vibration problems at any speed. Maybe my good fortune is do to me having the tailored wool seats.

[@normt430]

I have test driven a 2023 c40 Twin Ultimate in the states and it also has mild vibration under certain frequencies and load. I wonder if addressed this?

[@Rei_n1]

Thanks for the efficiency/range comparisons! Especially comparing with you pre-update xc40r. Based on your ovbservatuons and TeslaBjorns early Polestar efficiency reviews i'm starting to lewer my expectations for ex90 which as a cincept looked promissing as the next family car.

[@thom-lov]

Considering the size and weight of the EX90, that simply cannot be impressive efficiency wise. Obviously being a giant SUV haha!

[@ZE4MC]

One poster below said they have experineced vibration from the rear motor- my new C40 2023 has had vibration in the steering column at highway speeds (71 mph and 76 mph) and I am looking to turn it back in. Whats up withj Volvo and this vibration problem!!! Releasing cars worldwide with these problems makes no sense- even lesser brands Ford GM etc do not have these problems

[@--Wingman--]

The 2024 models shouldn’t have these problems anymore, I was test driving one, didn’t have any problems

[@normt430]

My test drive in a 2023 C40(ex rental) also has the vibration under load. I believe it is the CV axle shaft. Has Volvo fixed this?

[@johnarmentrout8497]

My 2022 had a slight front end vibration as well at 65-70 mph. It needed new tires and I hoped that new tires would fix it. They didn’t. I then got a very accurate tire gauge and set pressures to exactly what they spec on the door frame plate. And thankfully the vibration is gone.

[@cmeluzzi]

Thanks for showing your dog! I've got a 20kg dog and I was wondering if he would fit in the luggage compartment. Now I'm sure mine will be fine. Cheers!

[@thom-lov]

Glad it helped! 😊

[@kpsher367]

I've debating switching from current Tesla Model Y to another car and Volvo did cross my mind cause my ex also drives one. Its awesome to see a video from the land of Volvo by a native.

[@leolansbergen7013]

Hi Thom, thanks for your test drive. On the highway, did you use one pedal drive with cruise control combined or only one pedal drive? Do you think this will affect efficiency differently?

[@thom-lov]

Thanks! I pretty much always drive with one pedal drive and combine it with the pilot assist/cruise control on highways. Also did during this trip. Driving only OPD may even be less good for efficiency as you constantly give input, whilst CC is a lot more continious/less variable of course. 😊

[@eprohoda]

love it. how perfect done!peace out, 🤓

[@colberki]

I am averaging 19.2kW after 5000km on my early 2023 twin motor C40. Seems not much difference from the 2024 C40.

[@brahimishpend1889]

When are you gonna testdrive the EX30?

[@thom-lov]

Stay tuned 😉

[@brahimishpend1889]

@@thom-lov ty! is it this month😭😂

[@robertpotton9179]

Probably when it's available.

[@patbarr1351]

@@brahimishpend1889 My guess is toward the middle or end of autumn we will see road reviews. I have my deposit in since July but no updates so far.

[@brahimishpend1889]

@@patbarr1351 how does yours look? Mine has black exterieur snd blue from inside

[@sandeshbalakrishnan4222]

Hi Thom , Thank you so much for covering how your labrador fits in the rear 😃….. 😊

[@thom-lov]

No problem! 😉

[@fabiocannizzo9159]

Hi Thom, I recently received the C40 2024 extended range RWD ultimate, unfortunately my car has a noise on the front suspension area. I immediately pointed it out and they told me that it is a problem on this model and Volvo is working on it. does your C40 make noise?

[@willyq25]

How does the turning radius compare to your older twin C40?

[@thom-lov]

Didn’t notice any differences actually, pretty light steering which makes turning the car around easy anyways. Would say the radius is normal, not small or ev like as ID.3 and similar have. Just good and sufficient 😊

[@garethnoble11]

with our MY23 (same as MY22) dual motor in the summer we average 19.4 kwh-/100. If we're doing long stretches on dutch motorways at 105 km/hr on the dashboard we get 20.5. Our battery is still in good shape so we get about 350 kms range during the summer. I think the big advance with teh new car is the faster flatter charging. However, for most of teh time we have more than enough range and only charge at home. The long trek to Finland we only really encounterde problems in Sweden because at some big intersections there just isn't enough infrastructure and we had to wait (30 mins) or drive on to 150KW chargers without any facilities. Which costs you just as much time because you have to use wc's and get a coffee at some point anyway. Sweden needs to catch up!

[@kampfred]

Hey Thom, allereerst dank voor je review, duidelijk en eerlijk. Verder de vraag, kun je in de routeplanner van Volvo ook preference instellen tijdens de voorgestelde laadstops. Dus echt alleen Ionity/fastned/tesla?

[@thom-lov]

Dank! Ja je kan in de voorkeuren aangeven bij welke station je wilt laden. Ik heb vaak Fastnee, ionity en Shell daarin aangevinkt 😊

[@soobinhyun2]

Thanks for the video! I am expecting MY24 Single Motor extended C40 in October in Canada. One quick question. Does Europe model have 272hp motor for a single motor C40? Canada Volvo websites states the single motor c40 has 248hp.

[@cosettapessa6417]

Yeah he was wrong

[@thom-lov]

I was very wrong, lol! 😂 so in EU the engine has 252, in North America you see more often that it has a little less so 248 is also correct. :-)

[@cosettapessa6417]

@@thom-lov 👍

[@frankjansen1832]

Hee Thom, hoe is het afgelopen met de trillingen in de vorige Volvo? Heeft deze er ook last van? Ben benieuwd omdat mijn C40 twin intro uit 2022 er ook mee van doen heeft.

[@normt430]

A 2023 Twin Ultimate I test drove also had the vibration.

[@drewyknot]

Thanks! You spent time in New England?

[@thom-lov]

Yep, Boston 🍀

[@minniesaab7255]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@strutmut]

I got my XC40 LONG RANGE two weeks ago... Picked it up at the dealer with 100% battery with only 390km range... It's impossible, even with combined road use, to get even close to the 450km range... I'm very disappointed... My previous Hyundai Kona was able to get 450km range easily..... Cost Hyundai: 44.000 euro... Volvo 58.000 euro....

[@davidcottrell570]

FYI, the range will learn your driving style, road conditions, average speed and temperature. Keep the speed down and in warm weather, 450km is very possible, even on my 2022 XC40 with 20” rims.

[@muathmahmoud509]

This is the 2024 model, which isn’t available for the public for another 3 weeks

[@gudadryckful]

@thom-lov, do you know how to fold down the head rests in the back? In the owners manual it said it should be in settings but I have no such setting under controls

[@thom-lov]

If you have the option to electronically fold them then yes it's in the settings. If not then they are just fixed as is. :-)

[@l.f.timmerman1138]

2 weken geleden mijn xc40 opgehaald. Model 24 extended full option. 1e 100% lading 479km. Ww verkeer op de snelweg en wat korte stukjes. Ik ben erg tevreden.

[@thom-lov]

Fijn om te horen!

[@FunThemePark]

Hoe is de range op dit moment? En hoeveel PK heeft jouw versie dan ? Ik kijk nu naar jong tweedehands voor de c40 single motor extended range.

[@johnmurdoch7330]

Does the C40 have a retractable blind for the glass roof?

[@thom-lov]

No it does not (unfortunately)

[@AS-gs3ut]

This annoys me so much. I will probably tint my roof because of it.

[@Robke250]

Suspension kom je volgende keer maar eens in België testen 😉

[@thom-lov]

haha!

[@paulh43]

Tesla Charger is echt prima, gewoon account maken. Verder ook stuk goedkoper dan Ionity etc.

[@thom-lov]

Yes doe ik ook, prima prijzen en werkt goed. Maar, het gaat meer om het punt dat de auto laadpalen voorstelt waar je wel een account/payment moet aanmaken. Dat is oke, maar de baseline drempel zou bv een lader moeten zijn waar je met een laadpas of draadloze pin kan betalen. Om vervolgens in settings oid ook bv Tesla aan te vinken. 😊

[@paulh43]

@@thom-lov bij mijn Polestar kon ik dat aangeven, overigens ook dat hij alleen maar snel-snelladers selecteert.

[@fmsantoscar]

It’s an ICE platform transformed into an EV and it’s starting to show. Volvo needs to start thinking of getting the EX60 out very soon or they face having a huge chunk of their customers shifting to the Model Y

[@thom-lov]

Also been thinking about the CMA platform maybe having reached its max capabilities. I'm really surprised about this trip and the poor result in the end. Will surely need to test this more!

[@kevinn1158]

Wife when asked about interior.....mmm medium..... lucky Thom didn't ask, how about me? 😅 Doggy surely doesn't get a medium. And sub medium for the colour? Does "somebody else" like the Sage green? Re: the C40 RWD. Vibration from the motor? Hummm. not medium. Efficiency with that big pano roof letting the cabin heat up is not the greatest. And here in Canada they really aren't competitive price wise with the Model Y. XC40 RWD mid trim = 72k CAD, Model Y RWD 60k CAD, Model Y AWD 70k CAD

[@thom-lov]

Haha! Regarding Tesla MY, that car is simply the best EV deal in all global markets at this moment, also here in NL where it comes from 45k whilst a comparable Volvo Recharge sets you back at least 60k.

[@kevinn1158]

@@thom-lov my issue with the Model Y is it’s looks and I’m the opposite of an Elon fan. ;)

[@forevertool]

Hi Thom great video and congrats on your new c40,I would like to know if it was easy the trade inn of your old c40 and how much did the dealership gave you for your old c40 ,I hope I explain my self because English in not my primary language,I ask because we have a 2023 c40 twin recharge and would like to consider to trade inn for the 2024 Extended range,the average for me right now is 21.7km/100km should you recommend to stay with 2023 or go for the new one ? Thanks and kind regards

[@SeeliLeck3r]

Interesting question. I'm exactly in the same situation here, got my C40 2023 in early 2023, when I see the new features and improvements on the 2024, I would love to be able to trade in mine for a 2024 🙂 But for sure, it largely depends on your home market. I mean, I don't know where you are from buddy, I'm from Austria and if I want a proper answer, I will have to go to my dealership and ask. Maybe you should do the same 😉

[@maikikgb]

Hi, I don't think it's worth it. Unless you make a lot of long trips. Now you have a more powerful car, with 4-wheel drive and with a little less autonomy and a slightly lower charging speed. I wouldn't change it.

[@cmeluzzi]

Changes between these models are minimal, and you have a better car (twin motor). It would be better to keep your current car and save for a bigger upgrade in the future. In a few years the newest batteries on the market will offer up to 700km of range. ;-)

[@CaryInVictoria]

I'm pretty sure Thom was driving a press car. For one, he mentioned that someone else in the car did not like the vapour grey colour, and was only so-so with the tailored-wool seat covers. Assuming he was referring to the person occupying the front passenger seat, and not the canine in back, I strongly doubt that he would have had the courage to order that particular configuration no matter how fond he was of it.

[@forevertool]

Thank you all for the fast response,and yes definitely will keep the c40 untill a better difference in range

[@tx617]

Surprisingly bad efficiency. Hard to compare of course as I live in a different part of Europe, but after 3500kms my 2024 Twin averages around 18.5kwh/100km. On a 600km run through southern germany, Switzerland and France (120-135 where permitted), I averaged 19.1 at a speed of 89kph. Would have expected the single motor to undercut that figure.

[@thom-lov]

So did I and I even doubted wether I did everything correct or that I overlooked something. Can’t be right that this one does almost similar to my own MY22 Twin. Will need to test this more I guess. Thanks for watching 👊

[@kentgabriel3572]

👍🏼

[@jovada]

Thanks for your review, but it's again one where the reviewer drives too slow. I want more 120-130 km/h tests. Only this is representative.

[@jillianmendez6148]

Promo-SM 💖

[@bogmaerke]

You really need to learn kW and kWh, so many mistakes throughout

[@thom-lov]

Bummer