The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Is One of Our Favorite EVs (Even With Its Flaws): Here's Why!

[@victortomasso3116]

I drive a 2022 version of this car, 34K miles and no problems other than a front strut top bearing that got noisy and was replaced under warranty. It’s my daily driver, work vehicle, and checks all the boxes for me. Tows light trailers well too. Range estimate is 170-220 miles (winter-summer respectively) with recommended charge at 90% max to help battery longevity. A bit pricey but a solid vehicle

[@kenschmiesing4442]

MY2022 ultimate. I agree with the range. In winter (around freezing), I get about 150-160 miles on 80%

[@ethandonivan5175]

Crazy thing is the strut bearing is shared with the p1 chassis cars from mid 04-2013. The strut bearing is under 70 bucks OEM and aftermarket with a lifetime warranty it's only 50

[@Drumox]

I love not having a start button. That is so much better to me to get in and leave and then not worry about leaving it on

[@hankster76]

Honestly what is the purpose of a start/stop button on an EV? Just comfort for people who don’t like change I guess. I definitely wouldn’t want one, needless extra steps.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Some people need closure. They don’t trust a device if it is still on. They need to know it’s “off”. My Lyriq AWD has a start stop button. The Blazer EV doesn’t. I prefer it. When you get into a Tesla there is no button and you have no idea if it’s ready to move or not.

[@hankster76]

I think using it once solves that problem. You learn that it’s always ready, as it should be.

[@izburg]

I just got the Volvo XC40 last December. The MY24 Twin drive version in north Europe comes with the 82kwh battery. Though I am missing the heating option on the back seat even though I got the ultimate trim.

[@richardschmid272]

They removed that from the switch to my23 model. I have the my23 and I don't have rear heating. But the US still has it? Anyway still love my car!! Absolute marvel

[@max22148]

The fact that there no start button is the greatest depending on your preference. If you'd like to turn it off, hold the play button for 3 seconds.

[@hereigoagain5050]

What magic dust does Nathan use to keep the XC40 spotless when there is slush everywhere?

[@z00h]

That's what I thought. Maybe they trailered this car to the location.

[@MelHaynesJr]

I was going to go with this car, but I was one of those "Early Adopters" and pre-ordered a Fisker Ocean. Less cargo space, but I don't have kids, don't golf, don't haul stuff, just do outdoor things so it's fine with me. In Denver, if you guys want to check it out. Sorry, its an Ultra, not the "One"

[@kylemachado1402]

RIP

[@gregbrooks3577]

How did that work out for you?

[@MelHaynesJr]

@@gregbrooks3577 Im tired of the daily crying. What a roller coaster of a nightmare, but technically the car has been driving great so far. Im just waiting for it to have one tiny problem and end it all

[@gregbrooks3577]

@@MelHaynesJr I feel for you. It sucks and I don't know what the answer is. That company is toast. Again.

[@bvon336]

Bought the previous year model right before the Fed credit went away. My mother loves it. 20k miles so far. Range is spot on and adequate for a “eastern seaboard” car. Only have ever had to fast charge 3 times. It’s slow but who cares if you rarely use it.

[@scottstephenson9312]

We're on our second XC40, and we'll likely get a third when they do a BEV-only redesign one of these years. Nathan said it best - a well sorted design. Also a timeless exterior design language - the XC40 will still look good two decades from now. A bit of chrome bling on the inside, but not so bad it offends.

[@axelwallenberg6167]

To make it clear Volvos are still built and developed in Sweden that didn't change when geely bought it.

[@hereigoagain5050]

True, except the XC30.

[@axelwallenberg6167]

@@hereigoagain5050 absolutly some badge engineerings do happen always an exception go a rule. But even the ex30 does eu qualifications in sweden. And ofcourse the xc40 produktion is in gent belgium. But Volvo still has its main development centre in sweden.

[@bvon336]

I think these are made in Belgium.

[@JustMe99999]

They're built in Belgium. The new EX30 is built in China.

[@justcollectingdust]

@@JustMe99999 EX30 is Belgium also.

[@davidw4664]

For me I dont think a start button is needed.

[@techmaster9436]

Have the 2023, (which is even the same trim and color), with 14.5K miles. I have only had the fender flare come off from a puddle (somehow). The only other issue I've seen is a exterior sound system malfunction, which went away after about 15 mins of letting it sit. Drives great, doing sharp corners does make the tires screech really easily, but overall great handling otherwise, (and quite quick!) I also keep it at a 90% limit, and get on average 180 miles year-round (or up to about 200-210 if your gentle, and have the A/C off).

[@themathiasP]

I had a Volkswagen Golf for my last car. Was really torn between a Tesla, BMW or this Volvo. Choose the Volvo because it was the best money value and the 2024 update was available for order. The Tesla model 3 update was not yet announced at that point and the i4 was just not for me. Hope it was the right choose. Should get my new car in may.

[@diydrivenGA]

How are you liking it?

[@iantelinside]

Same here. Moving from a Golf to an EX40 (RWD). I was debating between the Volvo and the Model 3 Refresh, but ultimately the quality feel of the interior of the Volvo and the poor ergonomics of the Model 3 back row made me go with the EX40.

[@diydrivenGA]

@@iantelinside same...I sold my MK7 GTI (fully modded and tuned) for a 23 XC40 Twin Ultimate. Tested it against the model Y and 3, the Ioniq 5 and EV6, and ID4: All on the used market. Settled on the XC40 for the overall package: plenty fast, handles well, good ground clearance, good design inside and out and excellent quality of materials inside and out. It isn't as efficient as the Tesla and today I am in a rented EV6 and it's efficiency almost double mine. However despite sitting lower, it doesn't ride as well or handle as flat. Also the materials in all the cars listed felt cheap for the asking price new or used. So sure, the XC40 is a compromise, but all EVs are and it comes down to the compromise you are willing to make. For me it was range and efficiency for quality of life and good design/materials/ and paint.

[@iantelinside]

​​@@diydrivenGA the second car in my family is an Ioniq 5. Great space in the interior and the efficiency is pretty good (I regularly get over 4mi/kWh). However, some irritating things to me are that the one-pedal drive doesn't have aggressive enough Regen and it always switches out of iPedal when you change to reverse/park etc. Also, I like how the EX40 has android as 'one' with the native infotainment system, whereas when I use Android auto in the Ioniq, it's two layers and the voice commands for car functions versus music/nav functions cause me to have to switch between the two. It's just inelegant. Finally, the Ioniq 5 (and I suppose EV6 too) is quite bulky to drive around tight carpark spaces which are abundant in my city. Enjoy your Twin Recharge! That's a real sleeper SUV hot rod

[@themathiasP]

@@diydrivenGA Pretty good so far. About 500km range on 90% battery. Lovely to drive, great view. A very chill experience.

[@andrei450]

Just got a XC40 Ultimate Twin MY24 here in Brazil. Still the 78Kwh battery - I think the whole America get this pack, not the 82Kwh one. I don't really miss the start/stop button at all, but no EPB and no auto hold?? Why?? When I stop at a traffic light with no car ahead, either I have to keep pressing the brake pedal or press the P button, and then press the brake pedal again and move the lever to D. The cost cut on this harmed the car drive car experience in a point that became an absurd shortcome. Absolutely ridiculous. Volvo should be ashamed.

[@caiocesarsantos1267]

Press a little bit harder the brake pedal when you stop and the auto hold will engage. You will see the symbol on your dashboard.

[@rylans.5365]

The XC40 also comes as a mild hybrid, but not a full hybrid.

[@cub35guy]

I have the c40 version. It’s so good.

[@adziuba12]

It’s not the battery it’s the efficiency making up for the range difference

[@Kahless00]

I drove one a little while ago and its regen braking never felt smooth to me. Was always jerky as shit. Wonder if they smoothed that out.

[@kenschmiesing4442]

That is interesting. I bought MY2022 because of how much I like the brakes. Mostly because I could turn off one pedal driving and still have regen braking when using the brake pedal

[@77cns]

It takes a bit of practice. My passengers say it feels "smooth as silk" and I love it.

[@godofdun]

There's something to be said for an ev that's been around for a couple of years? Cutting edge? Nope. Have they had the time to work out the software kinks? Yup.

[@yongthanatip]

I don’t think the start/stop button is needed and I hope Volvo keeps it this way.

[@andrei450]

Sorry, but what does he mean by "IP setup"?

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Some people need closure. They don’t trust a device if it is still on. They need to know it’s “off”. My Jeep SRT has a start/stop button. My Lyriq AWD has a start/stop button. The Blazer EV doesn’t. I prefer it. When you get into a Tesla there is no button and you have no idea if it’s ready to move or not.

[@davidcottrell570]

The instrument panel lights up, the centre console shows Volvo as the system wakes up and then the main page comes up when you sit in the driver seat. It defaults to Park. There’s no engine to fire up, so no need for a button in the battery version. You get used to it. Use the One Pedal Drive setting and the car sits still in Drive, even on a hill. ‘Normal’ setting is selectable by profile, so my wife uses it and I use OPD. Press the accelerator pedal to go, lift off to slow down. The brake pedal is the same, except that it uses the motors to slow down until it hits 1/3G or ABS, ASC are needed. The transition to any of them is transparent and instant. Works for me.

[@HiiImChris]

U got the lyriq? I want one in the emerald green haha

[@Spoolingturbski]

Own a V60 Polestar. Have a reserve for the EX90.

[@Julia-uc7ty]

I got the AWD Model also in Sage Green, patiently waiting for her to arrive now 😊 thank you for your video

[@Julia-uc7ty]

Also, I test drove the ‘little brother’ and terrible, didn’t like it at all, felt extremely cheaply built and felt too ‘light’ for my liking on the road - love from Norway ❤

why is everyone so hot on the so called frunk.. I have a model 3 and never use or open the frunk..

[@PeterJames143]

yeah i'm with you. I confess I don't have an EV but to me it seems very inconvenient to open the front of a vehicle just to access a piece of luggage slightly larger than a purse. It looks stupid but the Leaf's little door on the front of their car is actually more convenient than a frunk. The door is roughly proportional to the size of the available storage room. People discuss the frunk as if it is an important consideration in the quality of a vehicle. For me it is not much more than a waste of space and engineering planning, and any serious storage needs are taken care of by the traditional locations of auto storage. The rivian's pass through is, to me, much more potentially useful than a frunk. The trunk or hatch area or the back seat are both more useful than a frunk.

[@TJPavey]

Unless it’s large I’m not sure. It’s nice on a pickup so you have some storage that is secured and away from the elements.

[@thekat-ue1wr]

I like having cargo space separate from the back of the car, for when I have my dogs in the back, and want somewhere to put stuff I don't want the dogs getting into, or crowding the dogs.

[@Molishious]

Our dog just ate our leftovers. A frunk would have come in handy. Obviously there are other ways of solving the problem, but a frunk is a good way if you have one. As an aftermarket modification you can have your frunk converted to be auto opening and closing. As it is normally, it’s easier to open in the Y than this since you can open it using the app.

[@77cns]

It's perfectly sized to store the cable + a container of wiper fluid. Otherwise, you're right, I don't open it. (Actually, I kept a thick blanket/throw there for winter just in case.)

[@Copper7]

Cool looking vehicle tbh, but it takes some serious mental gymnastics to pay $62k for this versus a long-range Model Y at $47k. Heck that 62k is likely to be way more by the time a dealer sales team gets through with me. Hard to image this smaller car is worth paying 15k more than a Model Y LR

[@cub35guy]

All depends if you want to drive a car that has decades of experience building quality or you just want a computer on wheels.

[@kevyou]

there are car people and then there are tesla people who know nothing about cars.

[@RW-ur7ym]

Considering trading my 2021 Model YLR for the C40. After 3 years and 36K miles, the stiff suspension on the Y has become tiresome. It also has some annoying squeaks and rattles. The best thing about Tesla is the software and the Supercharger network. They do not build the best cars.

[@HiiImChris]

The build quality of rhese are pretty damn noice though. Also just get one with a few thousand miles for under 45k

[@JustMe99999]

The build quality of the Model Y, the terrible ride, the noisy cabin, and the bargain bin interior are things that might make people purchase this instead.

[@HenryCalderonJr]

I hope they make it similar in the XC 60 I need the extra space

[@extrajava9175]

I have a '21. Great car. The ride is a little stiff though.

[@PeterJames143]

great review thank you

[@normt430]

Especially when the car is better than the reviewer.

[@KevLaswiss-c4u]

This is a nice car Volvo dose offer a Towing Hitch that can fold away they have the North American one now too just push a button in the back cargo it pops down

[@JohnCap523]

Of course, the name VOLVO on the back is a hint what brand it is too…. 😂

[@MrGMawson2438]

Cheers guys

[@TylerHolley-Bergin]

I'm gonna have to say not one for me should be able to have your car on in park kinda taking away the drivers mind and having more of a car's mind.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Afternoon guys

[@92egturbo]

Comparison to the ID4. VW seems comparable for quite a bit less money.

[@JohnPaul-gq7mn]

The ID4 is nowhere near as fun I found. I'm a VW guy and WANTED to like the ID4 and just couldn't. Also the interior quality is superior in the Volvo I found, but you do pay for it obviously. This car feels more like a GTI than a SUV to me.

[@brianpoi5117]

I drove both an ID4 and an XC40 on the same evening this week. I just did not like the layout of the dash and screen on the ID4, and it just felt somewhat like an economy vehicle. Then I got in the XC40, and it just felt so much better and more like a premium-priced car should feel; I signed a lease the same night.

[@ArneAsada69]

Lost me at that price tag.

[@Molishious]

This would be a nice purchase used. I view it as a nice Chinese car so even though it says Volvo, it seems way too expensive to me.

[@philipposkrizopoulos6597]

Its a Swedish designed car being built in Gent Belgium Volvo factory.

[@kennethjinkins8967]

no such thing as a "cool looking green" ha ha ha

[@kathrynbargeman6204]

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[@MrGMawson2438]

Cracking car

[@TheAndrwwJohnson]

What kind of boomer needs a start/stop button? What a backwards gripe to have.

[@mikebroom1866]

You're wrong. Start/stop button is completely irrelevant. If anything, put a voluntary stop in the infotainment.

[@miro_o]

We have this car and we get so annoyed at other cars when we forget and have to start the cars 😂

[@77cns]

there is a power-off option in the infotainment - I agree with you. The SS button is irrelevant.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

It’s a poon machine!

[@MrGMawson2438]

😆

[@kevinbecquet]

You are outside your mind on this. I recently had my Tesla Model Y in the shop and had to rent this car and I was shocked at how bad it was. I thought, oh maybe I am a tesla fan boy or something but then my Girlfriend drove it and she is not a fan of Tesla or Elon or anything to do with Elon and she said this Volvo XC40 is one of the worst cars she has driven. This is a terrible car and at almost $63K it is unbelievably bad