2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor Costs Less, Travels Farther, Sprints Slower.

[@jeffer1101]

I seriously don't understand how this channel doesn't have over 1 million subs (come on people, make sure you subscribe). Straight facts, great reviews, no fluff. Two great things mentioned here. For starters, you don't put too much emphasis on 0-60 times. In mainstream vehicles, it's most irrelevant. No one "floors" it every time they are driving (especially in the city in traffic) so the actual 0-60 time you'd likely be using 99% of the time is likely around 20 seconds, which everything today can easily smash. Secondly, the capable charging rates are often misunderstood. As you mention, you'll only ever get it as fast as it being provided to you, so even if your car has 400 kW charging capability, if the charger only has 150 kW capability, that's all you're getting. Also, some charging stations share their load, so while a station may have 250 kW connections, if they have a bay of 8 chargers, it is possible all 8 can't provide that much power simultaneously (they typically share their bandwidth).

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks for the kind words Jeffer. Let's hit a million in the next month!

[@-Derp-]

Preach it brother, huge Tom fan here 👍

[@accountability2000]

As a C40 2023 owner, Tom's review of the latest model pretty good. There's a couple of points I would point out that Tom probably doesn't have the time to go into detail. First, this car has an excellent charging curve. The max power a car can accept from a fast charger is not very useful unless you know the charging curve. Even those this car only has 150 kw max charging, and road test has beat out other models because the curve is so good. Second, this car has an excellent Google built-in navigation with excellent battery preconditioning. Not all EV manufacturers provide battery preconditionally, which can make or break a road trip. Third, his car has an excellent profile for city driving while still maintaining pretty decent back seats and storage space. Fourth, Volvo, along witn Polstar, have been excellent and providing updates to the software, comparable to what Tesla and Rivian have been with their customers. Fifth, you can get excellent deals like I did on used versions of this car, similar to a lot of EVs. Lastly, it has profiles and memory seating which is great if you are one car family like myself.

[@andreasl4507]

Love the car! For sure the best looking EV on the roads here in Sweden atleast.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thank you for another fine review! You and your wife are not so bad at filming either. We do miss Martin Campbell: we appreciate his skills and we also think his personality comes easily through the lens as a fella we would like to know.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Great review! Just bought a 2023 C40 twin motor from Hertz. Love it! I would not pay $60K for it, but it was a steal at $28K and 14K miles. Great condition, except only one key fob :(

[@ramonmantaring4614]

Thanks for your awesome reviews. Please keep em coming!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks Ramon! Glad you're enjoying them.

[@ltkwok]

Wish Volvos are more price / features competitive

[@peterlekonings]

Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks for the support Peter!

[@farcinue]

I’m waiting for the ex30 review! Living in LA, a small ev that is hopefully affordable would be ideal for sitting in traffic and parking in compact spaces.

[@AdamJakowenko]

Watch Kris Rifa's review as it's already out in Europe. He was surprisingly really disappointed in his first drive.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I am too. I'm curious what all the fuss is about.

[@andreasl4507]

This is for sure the best lookin EV car on the roads ❤

[@minkcreeksyncros]

$55k is hysterical!

[@andreasl4507]

Hell no. Car is and looks better then Crap tesla. 😊

[@gregkramer5588]

Thanks Tom! This is a practical size, the EX30 sounds intriguing but is likely to small for most.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Maybe, but it would be a great city car. Looking forward to checking that one out.

[@-Derp-]

Great review Tom, thank you for your hard work sir. 3:50 I absolutely concur, 7 seconds is plenty fast. EV's have instant torque, so 7 seconds feels 1990's on paper, but its ample for overtaking etc. I think theres a bit too much hysteria around EV acceleration times. I almost pulled the trigger on the XC40, great car, but need more space. Waiting for EX60 to drop, and if priced right I think they will sell like iphones.

[@paulhorwitz]

Thank you for a really excellent and informative video review. Have been considering the Twin and single motor C40 - am going for the single as I want more mileage and although the Twin is crazy fast (I test drove that last week), it's just not necessary.

[@JamesM-hb2cj]

Personally I think the whole gas vs EV argument is silly. Both have their purpose and pros and cons, I wish the EV fanboys would understand why EVs don't make good sports cars, and I wish ICE fans would acknowledge the obvious benefits of EVs when it comes to daily drivers. I say this as an enthusiast myself, I've owned several manual transmission sports cars including my current c7 Vette. And I'm telling you, when it comes to daily drivers, a well-executed EV is simply better. We have a Jaguar I-PACE EV as our daily driver. This replaced our 970 Panamera Turbo (both of which we bought used btw), a car that most ICE fans would probably agree is a pretty good daily driver in its own right. And I can honestly say the Jag is better in every single way. I don’t miss the Panamera one bit, neither does the wife. With the Jag, there’s no automatic transmission to get confused around town, never getting into a hot or cold car with preconditioning, there’s insane instant torque, the smoothness and refinement is unmatched (not only because no engine noise but also because the 1000 pound battery insulates you from road noise), the use of space is excellent (small on the outside and big on the inside because no engine), low center of gravity, naturally perfect weight distribution, being able to blow by anyone in traffic anytime, never being in the wrong gear, way more efficient, never being late because I had to stop for gas, no maintenance, quicker than most v8 family cars and more efficient than i-4 family cars, etc etc. And even though on paper the panamera was faster 0-60, in real life around town it’s not even close - the Jag would be gone before the panamera would even get into the right gear. Yes, it can be annoying on road trips - but it's not the end of the world unless you road trip all the time. It's the better car 364 days of the year, and the worse car 1 day of the year. Having said all of that, like I said I'm an enthusiast, and we also have two sports cars (manual transmission c7 corvette stingray and an R56 Mini Cooper JCW, both of which I frequently use for road rallys and autocross), and I have no desire for either of those to be electric. The whole point of those cars is a visceral, loud, lightweight, connected experience with a manual transmission. I know there is a Boxster EV coming soon and I’m sure it’ll be great and smoke my c7 around any racetrack, but I have no interest at all, even as a current EV owner. Sports cars should be gas powered and manual IMO. So as I said, each has their purpose. I don’t see myself ever going back to gas for daily driver, and I don’t see myself ever going EV for sports cars. My point is simple: EVs are better at some things, and gas cars are better at some things. "Taking a side" doesn't make sense, even for enthusiasts. Just acknowledge what the other is better at. EVs dont work for everyone (you need a place to charge and can't road trip all the time etc etc), but if it works in your lifestyle - try it before you knock it is all I'm saying. You might be surprised. And like I said - just because a car is EV doesn't make it good. There are good EVs and bad ones, just like gas cars. For example, I' not a huge Tesla fan. But, the well-executed EVs are, in my opinion, the best daily drivers, if they fit into your lifestyle. ...and this is coming from someone that's currently on his 8th manual transmission sports car (Vette, Mini JCW, 350Z, etc etc). And to be clear - these are my favorite cars, not the I-PACE. But, I have a wife and a kid, and we need something that isn't manual and has a back seat. And in that category, the Jag is by far and away the best we've had.

[@bobdrago6965]

Dude you post this essay EVERYWHERE! We get it, you’re the ultimate harbinger of goodwill for both the EV and ICE tribes. The Dag Hammarskjold of cars.

[@JamesM-hb2cj]

@@bobdrago6965 thanks for noticing ;)

[@goahead3995]

Good to see a smaller vehicle. I am tired of every SUVs and trucks getting larger and larger.

[@jeffreywong6842]

Great review! That's pricing though... it will have a hard time with the much cheaper competition.

[@jenesuispasbavard]

New prices on these Volvo / Polestar electrics and plug-in hybruds are absolutely bonkers. Buy a used CPO Polestar for $30-35k instead. My warranty on the CPO is longer than if I'd bought new lol.

[@andreasl4507]

For sure great option if don’t got money for new. Buy a used polestar or Volvo EV and then say you will only buy if get extra warranty for 2-3 years only if warranty have ended or is close to end.

[@Bnm-fk9fi]

Another great review Tom. I am always disappointed in the price differential between EVs and ICE cars with similar specs. I’m hoping some price parity will appear as I’m looking at an EV for my wife’s next car. Something like this would be perfect but way too expensive for what you get 🤔

[@carlfe4891]

- 200kw vs 150kw peak charge rates is not identical on 150kw dispensers because the curves are different. New one should be ~5 minutes faster 10-80% because it can maintain a higher average speed. - CarPlay is wired only (no wireless) and Android Auto is not available in any form (but has been "coming soon" for some time.)

[@TheJ1s]

I see why this vehicle isn't talked about much or see too many KZbinrs owning this. It's a nice looking EV with some good interior but not a purely form the ground up BEV.

[@evankatz2893]

Tom as a viewer since day 1, any idea when an ice xc-40 awd refresh is coming, it’s due!

[@evankatz2893]

Excellent reviews & production always, I just wanted any updates on a refreshed ice xc-40 awd. All the best, Evan

[@DrivenCarReviews]

There's no word on a redo of the ICE version. I wouldn't hold my breath.

[@evankatz2893]

@@DrivenCarReviews , Thank for letting me know Tom!

[@andreasl4507]

EX30 is amazing car. Its perfect for me ❤

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Is lack of a rear wash wipe an issue ?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I would prefer to have one. I'd be using Rain-X all the time.

[@Joe-lb8qn]

@@DrivenCarReviews i see it's on the xc40 if i was choosing then I'd likely pick that. I just went on Volvos website and there are some decent discounts on these at the moment but you can't configure a new car because a refresh is coming so you have to pick from what's in stock

[@accountability2000]

I have a C40 and have not experience any issues with not having a rear wiper. To add , given the cars profile and the size of the side mirrors, they are more effective same behind you than the rear mirror.

[@thismanagain]

I saw one of these last year in Riyadh, and while I liked the design and some of the interior materials, it's a bit too cramped for families and EVs don't make a lot of sense here, especially because the city is massive and there aren't many EV charging stations right now.

[@michaellindquist31]

Tom, I left a comment on last week’s video and you commented back. This morning, another comment came from you on that same video thanking me for commenting and asking if I would be willing to interact with you on an upcoming project. I don’t think this was you but it came from your account. I’ve heard of this scam happening before. You might want to look into it.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I think that's a scam. I even got it. I'm in it... Thanks!

[@donaldshelton1720]

If you live in Palm Springs California it never rains or snows, so four wheel drive is generally a waste. Have a Mac e two wheel drive.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Right? Not everyone needs it.

[@richardpeddie2060]

One thing to be aware of, YOU CANNOT PLUG A USB STICK in and Play Music files without downloading AUDIOWAGON, yes it's STAGGERING Volvo don't support audio playback in an APP of their own. And to top that EVERY TIME you switch on you have to confirm twice in a POP UP so that the usb device can be used. I came across this when I bought my C40 and EVERYTHING WORKED !! Then guess what... VOLVO upgraded the software AND REMOVED THE FACILITY TO PLAY DIRECTLY FROM ANDROID !!, this happened 2 weeks after I bought it, LIVID ain't the half of it !!

[@wilber8260]

Thanks for a good update. I will continue to avoid Volvo Evs . Kia /Hyundai are making equivalent cars for much lower price. BMW is making vastly superior EVs for about the same price as Volvo. And, why do you have to 'reach in' to lower the rear seats? Other premium EVs have simple tabs or buttons near the hatch to do that for you.

[@tonyn3227]

if i go for ev it has to be tesla. no other brand. best tech and range period for the money. i just drove model 3 new one, and its one of the best cars i have driven recently. for $39k, plus charging infrastructure that others will never have. like 25k stations for Tesla's and about 15k stations for others. so still tesla advantage no matter how you slice it, tesla is just giving about half of chargers to others .

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I agree with it being a good value but shop around and do some research. Just saying...

[@andreasl4507]

Tesla chargers can be used for all other cars also and most of the times there is other vchargers nerby. Tesla is good for tech nerds and its great cars had a Tesla y but just upgraded to the Polestar 3. This cars is one milion times better. Polestar have done a great job. Didn’t like Polestar 2 that much but Polestar 3 and 4 have changed my mind on this car brand. And allayss great service with both polestar and Volvo. Great work.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥Tom🔥

[@godofdun]

I normally really like "sportback" crossovers, but this one barely has more cargo room than the cousin Polestar 2, just get the EX40.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

The EX40 is practically the same. Seriously, About 1 cubic foot difference.

[@godofdun]

@@DrivenCarReviewsBig difference when you fold the seat though.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@godofdun That's with seats up. Oddly, there's a bigger difference when you drop the seats.

[@godofdun]

@@DrivenCarReviews I know, that's what I mean lol

[@scarscar2771]

Doesn’t matter how it drives if it isn’t comfortable. Taller guy, didn’t even drive, just sat in it and crossed it off the list. Xc60 phev far more comfortable

[@robertpettigrew3862]

Cursed internal ads🤮

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Ummm, those ads pay my bills Robert....

[@reuveng1960]

At 1:40 I heard the $55K price so, I stopped watching...

[@anthonymitchell9337]

$55K is way to much for this little car. Come on Volvo. You can do better.

[@tommihelich2613]

Thank you for a very informative review of a substantially overpriced auto Tom.

[@DannerBanks]

$55k?! Oof

[@rickjames5998]

But Volvo is Chyna now. So no. And this will collect dust soon enough when "good" electric cars come out. (and assuming more chargers)

[@vernorropsjeune2658]

I respect your opinion but this is such a non relevant detail .... the concept of China building "cheap" is a 1980 concept, 1990s at best. There's not much difference now between a car built in Sweden and one built in China. People need to stop talking like we're in 1984.

[@TJDST4]

​@vernorropsjeune2658 the OP may see it as more of a geopolitical statement than a "quality of goods" question.

[@risby1930]

Absolutely right, why would anyone support genocide and organ harvesting. Plus the child slaves that are used to mined the colbalt ore in Chinese owned mines in the Congo? That is a bridge too far for most people.

[@vernorropsjeune2658]

@@risby1930 hahahah 🤣🤣 okk! So it would have been better if it was made in America or Germany ...because of course those countries are "the good countries" and China is the "bad country" ... Your understanding of the world is near a 8 years old kiddo. I wish the world was that simple though, I wish. Smh

[@DrivenCarReviews]

So would you not buy a Ram pickup because it's Dutch? Volvos are engineered, designed and tested in Sweden. This is built in Belgium. It's owned by Geely but is run as a separate independent company. Arguably, Geely's investment is the best thing to happen to Volvo, especially after Ford squandered its opportunity.

[@risby1930]

Do you really want to support the CCP with purchasing one of these things?

[@KarlLetcher]

Yes, I do.

[@woodrows]

Do you really want to support the CCP with purchasing and using your mobile devices?

[@grisellimay]

Fox News has rotted the brains of so many of you fools

[@EricLevinson-z8b]

Great review. In every review, people talk about single vs twin only in regards to power and speed. What about the difference between RWD (2024) and AWD for the twin. I live in a area with poor roads, lots of hills and rain Do I want the AWD? Not focused on power. But wondering if the AWD is better? (No snow where I live). Thanks!