I Drive The Electric-Only Volvo C40 Recharge For The First Time!

[@KyleConner]

I absolutely love Fjord Blue! Plus the blue carpeting adds so much spice to the inside. The one pedal driving calibration was really a key takeaway at low speed, this thing is very well calibrated! What do you guys think? This or XC40 recharge? For me, I’d still go for the boxy one I think.

[@rzu7120]

This, or Q4 50 awd e-Tron?

[@hdtvkeith1604]

@@rzu7120 I like the Q4, but in the US the colors are too limited and no 360 camera. The XC40 is a beast with acceleration while the Audi will ramp up like the ID.4. And the capacitive touch button on a "premium" Audi is cheap.

[@rzu7120]

@@hdtvkeith1604 Don’t let the Tesla fanboys hear you say that capacitive touch buttons are cheap. You forgot to mention that the Audi comes with 3 yrs of free DC fast charging, which for me will be a huge savings.

[@hdtvkeith1604]

@@rzu7120 The Volvo comes with some free juice as well, not same as VW/Audi.

[@jordanmartin324]

I’m on the fence but leaning toward C40 because of that beautiful color, I like the rims and I’m hoping the aerodynamics play out with better range and performance. Volvo says 0-60 is 4.7 for XC and 4.5 for this, but car and driver got the XC to 4.3 seconds, so will the C40 go 4.1 and match the Polestar?

[@robertnicholls9917]

Volvo is making Swedish design respectable again.

[@EvolveFiRE]

My fourth video and I’m appreciative of the detailed information on the interior quality and “feel” of the reviews, especially the honesty and practicality. This is far beyond what’s available on most other auto-centric channels. Thank you. I recently subscribed and am enjoying the depth of information. 👌🏾

[@kevinremsen5627]

Just bought this car and it’s fantastic.

[@kyleyork92]

Definitely get Polestar 2 vibes. It fun to see the shared parts

[@TheJAMF]

The shifter sure does. 😊

[@Armour783]

I know Volvo is saying this is a "new" car and it's their "first" all electric car. But we own an XC40 Recharge and that thing is basically the same as the XC40. The interior is EXACTLY the same as the XC40 (different inserts is the only thing I can tell from the video). Same infotainment, same menu's, same exact drivertrain.

[@lordvoldemort2564]

Which one drives better xc40 or c40. Just the ride quality and driving dynamics being the criteria. Does the xc40 steering vibrates at 100 plus speed in kmph

[@broosewee]

I love love love Volvos! You're 100% right about them being premium but not pretentious. I had an XC90 base that was simply fantastic and definitely made my day better every time I drove it, even as a race boi driver.

[@kraenk12]

Tbh I just recently drove in one and I don't think they are premium in the same sense as other premium brands. They look great but comfort and quality? Not really.

[@RandomBrosHDTV]

This youtuber is the best tester for cars so far! Thanks a lot!

[@tjay84]

Those blue carpets are giving of a classic 240 vibe!! 😁👍

[@llortllort1]

"Fjords of Sweden"? I am a Sweden living in Sweden. We have a beautiful country here in many aspects, but I never heard of fjords here. In our neighbour country Norway there are many beautiful fjords, though.

[@henrylee8510]

So sad you don't have any Fjords in Sweden. We have lots of them here in the US such as the Fjord F-150 pickup. Perhaps we love to pollute and destroy the planet, unfortunately.

[@starvictory7079]

Det finns en bara...Gullmarsfjorden vid Lysekil.

[@axelnils]

Kungsbackafjorden?

[@axelnils]

@@starvictory7079 It even on English Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kungsbacka_Fjord

[@Encephalitisify]

@@henrylee8510 lol

[@jimclay1969]

Loved this Volvo, the blue exterior color is amazing. The blue interior is the a throw back to the 60's and 70's IMHO.

[@ideallogic]

Next time you are in Belgium , let us know , you do have Belgian fans you know ... Sjeesz , i live like 30 mins away. Love the vid as always. Perhaps you can test the Dacia Spring EV here , i can arange that.

[@hansfranciscaportier-vulst2629]

You were in my backyard. I live 40 miles from Ghent. It's not always cloudy over here, Kyle. :-) Great review by the way. The Volvo's are great. I drive a XC60 and I love it. Great cars.

[@MrAlfable]

I have never liked coupe versions of SUVs, but for whatever reason it works for me here, I like this one quite a bit more than I do the traditional version.

[@JamesKirk1988]

Personally, I am completely okay with only Showing the percentage SOC primarily, then you can open the "Guessometer" when you'd like. In a perfect world, I'd like to see both, and be able to customize the "Guessometer"'s number of mile reference, just as you can on the Tesla "Energy" Screen. I think showing both of these two is most helpful to the driver, EV veteran or noob. The EPA range number should just be a reference point to be compared to, just like the Energy Screen of a Tesla. I dislike how Tesla defaults to the EPA range and glad that manufacturers are doing it differently.

[@tom_hoots]

Yes, I saw it!! Thanks for wearing a microphone. Of course, it went away when you started driving, and we could easily tell that the audio quality of your voice suffered a bit. Not badly, but this video makes a good argument for using a microphone during your videos. Yes, you talk all the time -- you do it well, and it's why we watch your videos. It's all so much better when we can hear you ever more clearly. I understand that there are technical issues involved, but I certainly believe that they're worth working through, so we can get your comments spoken into a microphone throughout all of your videos, especially while you're driving. Thanks again!

[@55victorf]

I love this version C 40... grettings from Lisbon.

[@leaflover3497]

Looks like a beautiful car. Hopefully they will have some at Volvo dealerships in the US.

[@KveldulfSnowbear]

I just can’t wait! I ordered a Fjord Blue C40 jus like this model. This was a great review!

[@robc7563]

What color interior did you get?

[@KveldulfSnowbear]

@@robc7563 Black with the blue carpet. I think I got the Fjord Blue just to get the blue carpet!

[@robc7563]

@@KveldulfSnowbear That’s the one I would get! Enjoy!

[@KveldulfSnowbear]

@@robc7563 Hope you do! It's a dream to drive, and I can't get enough of the looks as people stop and stare! It's just a very handsome car. There are more exotic EVs out there, but this one is just a good looking vehicle.

[@bytejourneycodes]

I cannot believe I am saying this, proper: Mirrors Steering wheel Indicators Horn Reverse and drive mode Navigation Adjustable air vents Voice assist Safety Acceleration Driver assist Range One pedal driving No FAD! Checked all the boxes for me.

[@MDKN22]

FINALLY FOUND THIS CHANNEL!!! Had TikTok for a while and was a follower for a while. Absolutely loved the content, and now that I found the KZbin, I'm golden 😅

[@cypvh74]

Would definitely pick the C40 over the Y.

[@peteandtessTube]

Love your enthusiasm and trust your opinions because you really know your stuff. I love my Bolt EUV, my first ever Chevy and first EV. It is super smooth, quick and quieter with all the bells and whistles so as I test drive as many cars as I can,when they point out the heated steering wheel and seats I’m like yeah I’ve got that. But I just drove the Volvo XC40 and much to your point, it feels even more solid and more stable when surrounded by heavy traffic on the highway. You get a feeling of security while driving. It’s speaks quality while still understated. I like the exterior pastel paints and interior quality. I know my wife will like it and much like Judge Judy says, mines the only opinion that counts. I’m going to keep test driving because the that’s the fun part of car buying. I have the CRV Hybrid and want to get something on that size. I’m looking forward to driving the Prologue, on the Ultium battery, and hope you review that one. But right now I’d say the Volvo has put itself on the strong possibility short list. Thanks for your work!

[@TomA-qy6jz]

Having V60 T8 hybrid at the moment. Would be nice if the C40 could hold my sheltie and collie. I hope so. Ithink this looks better than XC40.

[@EM.1.]

Kyle has a twin, one is in Europe and the other in the US. I solved the puzzle as to why videos are coming from Europe and the US one day after the next. This is a really nice car. The only issue is that Volvo is asking a lot of money for even the ICE XC40. The EV variants are even more expensive that may sadly hurt sales.

[@darkairieal]

Looks great! love those cubby/cupholders in the back seat. smart design.

[@KPApothecary]

You talk about the V60 polestar so much, I was shocked to hear you say a V90 electric would be your dream car!!! Because that’s my dream for US driving also!

[@webcrsn]

First of all, I am a big fan of your videos. I’m very impressed how you can convey so much information while driving. I also was impressed as to how cool you can be when challenged by charging problems. Just for fun, try doing a video without adjusting your glasses 10 times. 😉. Just kidding. Great job.

[@dcbel]

Great video! The Volvo C40 is a good electric car with an excellent turn of pace, enough range and a quality interior.

[@toth1982]

Kyle, are you teleporting now? 2 days ago you were in US, now in Belgium and at the same time in Norway for the Model Y video. I feel dizzy just by looking at your videos:)

[@IVH-BE]

Kyle in my home town... wow.. too bad I didn't bump into you ! love your video's !

[@motorv8N]

Gorgeous - capable, and understated. I just love it. (Just over from a video of the new Genesis EV and the contrast between this subtle, classy design execution vs the circus of spinning crystal balls, superfluous boost buttons and bizarre side screen integration that is the Genesis interior is amazing.

[@shaungregory1789]

Drove an XC40 P8 the other day and loved it. We've got an XC 60 R design through Care by Volvo so just ordered a C40 in Sage green.

[@lordvoldemort2564]

Which one drives better xc40 or c40. Just the ride quality and driving dynamics being the criteria.

[@jbichl]

How do you still like it?

[@dragonlips2005]

The steering wheel pulls out, as it's manual tilt/telescope. That's the first thing I saw when I sat in the XC40. Pulled out the wheel a bit and it was perfect. Great review! I'm leaning more toward the XC40, as the rear styling is more my speed, plus the roof opens on the XC40, but not on the C40.

[@melissamybubbles6139]

I like the blue, although I wish it were brighter. I wish it had a bigger frunk. That storage space is important to me.

[@hefwilliams5400]

Great video Kyle

[@mfitzpat74]

I love the fact that most EVs have no hump on the back floor, but this one does. Which is a bit strange.

[@philipposkrizopoulos6597]

Its not strange at all cause this car is based on normal XC 40 platform which is an ICE car.

[@RockstarBruski]

Excellent review. Car looks great but personally I too want the bigger back. I own a 2010 xc60 and love it. I'm thinking about buying the xc90 either hybrid or 100% electric. I love the roof glass but one day will live in Arizona where the temps are well over 100f in the summer so no glass shade would be a hard pass for me unless I could dark tint the glass. Adjustable roof glass tint would be ideal buy I'm sure expensive. The range isn't enough for me. I need at least 350 miles to make it 250 miles to my relatives house without stopping to charge on very cold days when the range is greatly reduced. I'm hoping the xc90 will have 350 plus range. Thanks again for the helpful review! Cheers! 😀

[@garyclark6747]

That center bin is for your recycle ♻️ items like your Açaí Starbucks straw. 😏

[@maccaceres4268]

If you backup against the wall or ever worse, a telephone pole, you will have a very expensive repair, the tail end of the back trunk stick out more than the bumper.

[@voltspc9394]

Wow this car actually seems really good, the google maps system looks like it works well, and damn that garbage holder is sick

[@NonameTime]

I finally drove a ev last week. It was Volvo XC40 Recharge. I was impressed with the vehicle, not so much the startinh price nor the salesman. I feel like the C40 will be the exact same just car like in appearance.

[@louis3481]

navigation based range would be best. The car could see what type of road and speed you will drive

[@Fahrenheit53]

Little or no visibility out the back window would rule this out. No rear window wiper is the killer for me. The Ioniq 5 proves that no wiper is a bad idea.

[@johngaudet6316]

XC40 for sure love the sunroof that opens with a shade

[@cvnis957]

Awesome, got to love the US' archaic vehicle requirements not keeping up with lightning technology.

[@tomdac]

All that is changing. Finally.

[@cbatiau2528]

I totally agree with you on a Volvo wagon BEV (29:20) ... For me, the only competition would be the Cross Turismo (which I'd probably prefer, but the Volvo might win out simply because of being about 2/3 the cost) ...

[@e-redj]

You were on the wrong part of Belgium for a twisted road. Next time take the motorway to Liege and from then go to Spa, there you will find nice twisty roads. 🏎

[@HelloSwiftful]

Stop saying "I'm loving it", there are too many McDonalds ads 😂 Jk, I like your reviews, you know how to express the right wording into every detail that you see, feel and experience with the cars.

[@jeffs6090]

I loved my XC40 when I had it (have an XC60 now). I utterly love this C40! I like coupe-ified SUVs. I'd get this for sure if it had better range. For the trips I make without charging capabilities along the way, I'd need 300-350 mile range.

[@mikewilkins9484]

Apparently it doesn’t have fast charge capability

[@helenafellows4923]

@@mikewilkins9484 it doesn't? Our XC40 P8 does, was assuming this one would too. :(

[@WEZ4136]

@@mikewilkins9484 yeah 150 kw max but it won’t hold it for long, 10-20% is what we have been seeing so far. I like the looks but that range for the money is just not good enough when it’s in the same price range as Tesla model Y. I think Geely/Volvo have missed an opportunity here.

[@lordvoldemort2564]

Which one rides better c40 or xc40? Is the difference too much in ride quality.

[@UshasRides]

No start button… finally! It’s one of my major pet peeves with most EVs. Piano black - fingerprint magnets - not to mention the fiddly looking design making cleaning a real problem. The rear seats look claustrophobic. The shifter thing - why??? The tiny screen - painfully primitive UI. Volume knob - another dirt magnet. Harman Kardon sound system - perfection!!! Rear door entry looks very narrow at foot level. Google navigation is great. I absolutely have to tke this for a test drive… get a feel for it myslef. :)

[@Chrisb8s]

I drove this and the polestar. It was hot in arizona and one thing that Tesla has is cabin overheat protection and when you walk up to the car with the key it starts and starts cooling down before you get in. I liked the xc 40 better than the polestar the polestar felt cramped.

[@askaniuk]

Recent subscriber to your channel but great review and I’m Impressed that Volvos allowed you to go out alone in their new car without the obligatory spokesperson in the passenger seat or in the back..not a bad car

[@KeeperOfTheSevenKeys.]

Not the biggest fan of the interior design of this car but it is functional and the trash can is such a good idea it almost makes up for everything I dislike. Want to see that appear in more cars.

[@bxlbjorn]

Best car review EVER!! And that's keeping aside that I'm from Gent.

[@robc7563]

Do you like the blue interior? Or would you prefer the charcoal?

[@bidon5037]

Their speech is weird. This is not their first EV and it is build on an ICE platform. Anyway a mix of Volvo's attention to details and Tesla's effictiness would be awesome.

[@user-zp1lv8no3k]

My 2023 Volvo C40 has been causing me trouble lately. When I'm driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel vibrates very badly, making it quite annoying to drive, not sure if the steering wheel vibration cost the accident or not. Unfortunately, the dealership informed me that they cannot do anything about it. If you're considering purchasing a Volvo C40, I advise you to be careful and aware of this issue. Additionally, I've been experiencing frequent failures in the data signal almost every week. To restore the signal, I have to manually turn the SIM data off and on again, which is quite inconvenient.

[@friedputty]

Do not accept that. The dealer is lazy or incompetent. Make them fix it and lemon-law it if they fail.

[@danielc45]

The range is too short.

[@devan271]

Looks sick 🥵🥵🥵

[@mikewilkins9484]

Drove one today, but looking in the rear view mirror is like looking through a letter box

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Polestar doesn't have the same top speed limit as Volvo. I think theirs is 127 mph. Also, this is the last of the new hybrid platform Volvos. Next year, hopefully, the dedicated EVs with a new interior will be introduced in the xc90 sized Volvo SUV (they're going away from the xc/s/v naming convention).

[@joeb4294]

I prefer the C40 over the XC40 but I would really like an EV more in the size and shape of a circa 2010 C30.

[@stephro74]

Ok, EV6 or C40? The C40 styling makes me drool, but I suspect the EV6 is the all-around better car??

[@Per.Norberg]

I'd say exactly the same... I'd actually also prefer the Polestar 2 over the c40 (just like that design better :D )

[@mrnoname7370]

Ev6 probably. I loved the XC40 recharge and was going to purchase over Tesla until I saw the price and specs. They’re very expensive and you don’t get enough.

[@cypvh74]

Tough choices. Hard to get my head around a $60k Hyundai though.

[@stephro74]

@@mrnoname7370 That C40 range is what's really killing me. I love the C40 styling better than both the EV6 and the Tesla, but I've been driving a Sorento for nearly 10 years, so I know they make great cars. And the styling issue is really just - I like all of them, but I like the Volvo more.

[@Scrap-press]

Ev6 is definitely a great car, but the interior and haptics might not be everyone's cup of tea. Certain parts of EV6 feel very cheap and i mean this isn't a 30 to 40k car.

[@jeffsjalops]

Huge fan of the exterior color! Reminds me of bursting blue previously on SPA Volvos. Drove the XC40 Recharge at the Denver Auto Show. Performance was awesome.

[@simpleton8148]

Just fixed a recharge was a bumper replace from accident. The car bricked on us for no reason. What a pain as it blocked the shop. Of course when it bricked it locked up tight as a drum.

[@davidkreim6544]

Probably the best-looking EV I've seen to date- A little disappointed with the range and it is pricey

[@BrianK04]

best range display is battery %. I always used fuel gauge, never estimated range.

[@michaelm.7418]

I wish vehicles would have the adjust speed be by +5/-5 from the current set speed rather than by 5 mi increments (raising from 69 to 74 rather than 69 to 70 to 75).

[@PaulMarentette]

Love the styling of the C40 and its interior, but not a fan of the 9" infotainment screen. And there's no mention of the availability of wireless Apple CarPlay or Sirius XM radio. What am I missing?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

That's the problem with Volvo now. They designed the Polestar 2 with an updated dash (the Polestar 2 is a Volvo design used by Polestar) but all of the Volvo-branded cars have the same 9" screen. Their interiors are showing their age, IMO.

[@rehabmax]

Looks great. Improvement over the SC40 recharge.

[@TerrySmith1953]

You think no roof shade is not a big deal. I live in Canada and use our shade all the time in summer - essential in my opinion. Love that colour.

[@cnfusd]

You're gaining dopeness 😎

[@112deeps]

Only negative the middle rear seat raised tunnel hump!

[@commanderroddi7742]

Used the Pilot assit I think on a XC60 T8, it was way back about 3 years ago, and it worked amazingly well then. so, yeah, I'd imagine 2.0 would be better. Cool looking car. I LOVE how volvo does those blues! I"d get that over the XC40!

[@eirikbjorlo]

just a quickie; there are no fjords in Sweden

[@trampus63]

Great video. I currently drive the S60 T5 R Design, but having driven a polestar 2 I fell in love with the EV way of driving. I will definitely be taking a look at one of these when my car comes up for renewal. I love the blue but not for the interior. Keep up the great work, love your channel.

[@Encephalitisify]

On one of your reviews on the Volvo, you said something about a bug that the car gets stuck at 80% charging. Something about a reset pin hole somewhere on the car. As that you? I can’t find the video.

[@junkorbust9498]

How does this new Volvo compare to my 240?

[@MSDOGS1976]

No way I'm paying $58k for that even with rebate.

[@5DollarHoller]

This is my thing. For $58,000, who is the target audience? For the same price I'd rather have a Lyriq without question, and I don't even like Cadillacs.

[@johngaudet6316]

@@5DollarHoller Volvo is way better than any GM product at any price.

[@mvl85lvm]

This is a Intro spec, full options.

[@Encephalitisify]

I wonder if they will offer an upgrade to the rear view mirror with a camera when they release the 2023 model?

[@HoltAlex]

Is it possible to filter the stations in the route planner? Eg for company, number of chargers, speed etc

[@RW-ur7ym]

No RWD version for the US! Why?

[@TecnamTwin]

It’s a great car for Volvo lovers and decent for EV lovers.

[@kraenk12]

4% better aerodynamics for less practicality and worse looks and proportions...not sure that is worth it.

[@norbertmayer7005]

Lol at 33:40. Audi pulls your seatbelt really hard and jolts with the brakes to wake you up. A lot better.

[@sidewinder193]

The blue carpet reminds me of a 70s bathroom. Otherwise an excellent EV.

[@markrichards9792]

I absolutely detest that blue carpet.

[@CoxJul]

Drivetrain hump in the back? So still on a compromised platform if shared with Polestar/XC40.

[@mikaelskoglund373]

A car in the middle between xc40 and polestar 2. I think Polestar 2 has a nicer front.

[@RigiLiquid945]

Good review! Nice looking car!! So you have to shift the transmission in order to start the car, then put it in park to set up music, navigation and climate setting, then shift again to go? They should have left the start button in there. Also, it doesn't show range, just percent? No thanks, just show both, and possibly two answers on the guessometer to show the best and worst possible (like 400 city / 300 hwy or whatever). Max speed 112mph (180 km/h) is fine in North America, I guess, but surprising in Europe with Autobahn there.

[@joellewedel3772]

Love your reviews! We live is south Denver, and drive to Winter Park often. Could you please compare the C40 to the new Audi Q4 e-tron? Do you have a preference?

[@Tinrs80]

could u imagine those blue floors after 3 months🥺🤮

[@kentgabriel3572]

I feel people even auto journalist always misinterpret the "our brand will be fully electric by XXXX". Technically that doesn't mean FULLY electric (as in BEV)....they mean that every model will have some sort of electrification be it PHEV or other.... Maybe Volvo will get mostly BEV by 2030, but I doubt it.

[@ultra-extreme]

By fully electric Volvo means BEV only (may not be the case for other car makers). By 2025 the ambition is to have 50% of all sales be hybrid versions, and the other 50% BEVs. But just to be clear, the ambition is to produce BEVs exclusively by 2030.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@ultra-extreme Yes. No ICE new cars will be introduced by Volvo starting with this one. You may see facelifted versions of the existing Volvos. But all-new Volvos will be BEV only. This is not an all-new Volvo, it's still a current platform. The next platforms are SPA2 and SEA. Currently there's SPA and CMA and this is a CMA, as is the Polestar 2.

[@ScottLeapman]

This definitely seems like a Volvo-ized taller cousin of my Polestar 2 which is a good thing :-)

[@munsamma]

Great video. What did you mean by different from the Polestar 2? Was it driving feel or the infotainment?

[@adrianguggisberg3656]

Regen even works at 100% SOC without blending in friction breaking with some cars. It depends on the cell chemistry and amount of top battery buffer. And it's obviously difficult to find twisty roads in Belgium, since it's a completely flat country, even void of gentle hills. So why would they make roads twisty when they can make them straight?

[@robocop7050]

Love Volvo 🇸🇪❤️🇸🇪❤️🇸🇪

[@frereM]

So you fit in the driver's seat without much headroom to spare. How tall are you, Kyle?

[@xyredmax]

So, its an XC40 Fastback then? Not too much to get excited about I would be keen to see the price in the UK

[@chrisguntner6412]

reduce price by $10k or increase range by 25% otherwise-not enough bang for the buck

[@ijccomments]

I'm starting to get a little uneasy about charging specs, rates and times. Here's a big question. Comparing the IONIQ 5 to the C40, sure the onboard charger looks fantastic on paper, but how can we see a real world 20%-80% charge and how many MILES that equates to? The IONIQ really doesn't have fantastic range... so if you get a vehicle with a bit more range then 20%-80% like the Volvo, maybe it takes longer, but do you get more miles? I'm not sure if I've made that question clear, but hopefully someone can answer it. :)