Volvo XC40 electric review | Could this be the perfect family EV?

#Volvo #XC40 #VolvoXC40
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[@Mettabosna]

My team developed the boot mat, glad you enjoy it! ;) (i work in at engineering in gothenburg)

[@NobbyOnCars]

Excellent! Lovely to hear from someone involved 🇸🇪

[@djwarren5081]

I watch your videos to listen to your dulcet tones, plus the great car reviews.

[@jmaetens]

You can change the loading amperage in the car so you charge more slowly . P(kW) = I(A) × V(V) / 1000. Handy when you pay extra for peak consumption at home, like here in Belgium.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Aware of that but this was at 32

[@jameschapman4824]

Good review Nobby. Looks a really good car for families however brand new it is out of my price range but if your budget goes this far it should serve you well.

[@wendyhopkins2902]

Great video as always 👍, I think the integrated Google maps is a brilliant idea 💡

[@Erikkrols]

😅 😊 Very rarely test drivers mention the turning circle. I think it is an important thing to make our life easier in parking situations and deserved to be mentioned systematically in every test.

[@shonunezekiel]

100% agree -my primary concerns are: price, space (in back seats and boot), and then turning circle.

[@rallychamp2003]

In the UK, you can only get the 69kWh battery with the single motor. The extended range single motor (82kWh and 252hp motor) is not available. The dual motor has the 82kWh battery.

[@maccabeus753]

Good review. Enjoyed it so much that I'm having a test drive soon. Did consider the EX30 but it's far too cramped in the rear - the Smart #1 is better.

[@iantelinside]

I tried the Smart #1. While backseat is roomy, the boot in that thing is tiny. Also, the steering and pedals felt vague and the NVH wasn't very good. Just sharing.

[@cub35guy]

i have the sister -- C40 -- love the car. top to bottom. so much better in every way compared to tesla -- other than. some efficiency... but i have plenty of range for what i need,.. as would anyone else who doesn't travel for work.

[@fenderman21guitar]

'in every way' k mate 😂

[@andreasl4507]

EX40 ❤️❤️ What a car!!! Beutiful!!!

[@pf1133]

It's 58k is for the Plus - Extended Range which charges at 200kw. The one you are test driving here with all the extras is the Ultimate - Extended Range which is 66k and charges at 200kw. Mine charges at home at a speed of 7kwh

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yes I mentioned that the car is from 58, I didn’t specify on trims in that context as it’s the entry point price.

[@BrianAnderson-ge1oo]

I have one for a month. So looking forward to seeing how it drives

[@redbudgieuk]

I have an XC 40 and home charge on a type 2. Charges happily at 7kWh

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Sounds like either this specific car has an issue or theres an incompatibility with Nobbys charger?

[@DavidWilliams-be9ps]

Sounds like the max charge current isn’t set to 32amps in the charging menu options

[@namankandoi8554]

Hey, great review! Please suggest what makes a better buy. This or the Kia ev6 awd. Both are the same price in my country.

[@NobbyOnCars]

The EV6 is probably more enjoyable to drive, bit more advanced for tech etc but just go with the one that you prefer the most, they’re both nippy cars to drive.

[@Banyan314]

Looking forward to XE 30 test drive report. Would love to know how you get on with the minimalist interior, lack of buttons and HUD.

[@ufookoro1]

Love it. Thanks for that review. Thinking about it next year

[@joeglennon1350]

Well Nobby, would you choose this over a top-spec 2024 Ioniq 5 or the updated 2024 ID5. Family of four, city driving 99% of time

[@NobbyOnCars]

All great EV options to be honest, I’d just go with whatever you prefer the look and feel of. If you need a good size boot, factor that in, the VW / Hyundai will probably win out there. The Volvo is a bit rarer on the roads if you like that aspect of having a less popular car.

[@joeglennon1350]

@@NobbyOnCars Thanks, I’ve been spoiled with 500l+ boots with my last three cars and not sure if I actually needed it 😀

[@jaz4280]

Over priced, 52.000 pounds in the UK for the model that has rear view camera, single motor, 69 kwh. Even the dealer selling it agrees with me. It will be sold to fleet. Individuals will pick it up one year later for 35.000 or less.

[@Joe-lb8qn]

I don't normally have many passengers but next week ill be taking 4 plus me the driver. That would make this with the annoying rear "transmission tunnel" either impractical or very uncomfortable. Could they not have modified that for the EV version? I drive a Soul EV which is also available as a petrol car and Kia managed to remove that hump for the EV version amd ill get 5 in the car no issue. Otherwise its a very nice car.

[@grahamarnold2591]

Test drive booked in an EX30 an even smaller version of the XC40 seemingly quick.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Driving one as we speak!

[@grahamarnold2591]

@@NobbyOnCars look forward to your review. cheers

[@antoniogoncalves4878]

I have the the exact same car from 1 month ago, not even close to the claimed range. Mine never gave me more range than 480 kms, more realistic it would only go to 400 kms in my extended range version, very far from what was sold.

[@NobbyOnCars]

I’ve yet to drive an EV that does what it claims

[@MIA-ow2js]

Nice vid nobby. Out of interest, is this the newer model with the extended range that you are reviewing? The previous one claims around 400km which will obviously be a fair bit less in the real world.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Extended range 👍🏻

[@MIA-ow2js]

@@NobbyOnCars cheers mate. Pity these things are so bloody expensive as I really quite like them. I suppose that's the way things have gone unfortunately. Keep up the good work 👍

[@seanzielony8247]

I’ve got one of these and in reality 200 Miles or 330km is realistic before worrying about a top up charge.

[@MIA-ow2js]

@@seanzielony8247 yeah this is the issue for me. I do a few trips to donegal each year (approx 180 miles) so the thoughts of the range anxiety get to me. Donegal wouldn't have as many public charge stations as Dublin. Getting there would be fine but finding a way to get home is the problem 😅

[@DavidWilliams-be9ps]

I’ve done 265miles up n down wales on one charge and still had ca 15 miles left. Mines a front drive which is supposedly less efficient and only has the standard battery

[@mad4tar77]

Great review, thank you. It looks great, but in comparison to the competition it really is very overpriced. These will be a rare sight on the roads!

[@DavidWilliams-be9ps]

All EVs are overpriced. Companies state it’s the battery cost but they’re not selling you an engine, gearbox, cat converter, exhaust etc any longer. Funny how they’ve not factored taking £5-8k off the price !

[@mad4tar77]

@DavidWilliams-be9ps I think you missed the point here. This car is overpriced relative to its competition, not relative to a utopian society where all costs are lower.

[@t_bbb2546]

@@mad4tar77 it's only utopian because bright sparks like yourself swallow any BS that is thrown at them.

[@nitasachatheva3047]

Is the mat available in Thailand?is it sold separately?

[@NobbyOnCars]

As long as it has a part number it can be ordered

[@Kanehg]

Should try setting amp to 40, looks like it's at 32

[@NobbyOnCars]

Think 32 was as high as it went

[@seatroutonfilm]

What!? 350 to 400 km highway driving pr. charge. It's enough for everyone, I think How often are you doing this and are you not gonna eat and pee. C40 better efficiency and the best car. My24❤

[@ic2433]

As a basic car I think it will be typical Volvo however from a tech point of view, I just feel like it is already well behind others and especially Tesla. This is the area where we will see cars aging faster than before. They don’t even have wireless CarPlay 🤨

[@thegeekdeveloper]

Tesla doesn't even have Apple Carplay 😂 There's not a driving security feature Tesla has that this doesn't have. Plus it has a driver's display.

[@tuomaslehosvuo7850]

Where do you think the poor efficiency comes from? Aerodynamics maybe?

[@DavidWilliams-be9ps]

In the main. Just compare it to a Tesla 3 or ioniq 6 to see how boxy the Volvos are. Managing air flow from the front down the sides of the car is where other manufacturers are going

[@loneranger5928]

Nice one 👌👍

[@ricmay2837]

Practical and no pollution from an exhaust…. Loads of useable electric vehicles…. Still expensive for poor folk … Bless the quieter roads … Ric

[@nevillechant27]

Could you please quote miles for us English people , great vlog many thanks

[@mad4tar77]

Here comes the rocket science bit.... multiply any km figure by 0.62 and just like magic, you get a figure in miles.

[@lycian123]

Volvo T5. Just saying.

[@nealy2815]

Good work. Solid car but overpriced and bland inside and out.

[@harry7384]

very poor efficiency unfortunately... not suitable for long motorways trips...