Volvo XC40 69 kWh FWD Sunday driving in Norway

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[@dpdxA]

Your Sunday drive was very enjoyable and the scenery was terrific.

[@peterwright837]

Another lovely drive. It’s great to see more of beautiful Norway. I also like to drive my Chevy Bolt with just the fan on to bring in fresh air whenever possible.

[@HB-JNI]

I really like your Sunday drives - like holidays in Norway!

[@mlepa]

I think you should add avg speed to the spreadsheet - it would allow for better comparison.

[@disconnected8850]

I’m liking these laid back drives Bjorn. They will be a good addition to your repertoire of content. As for middle lane huggers, that is just standard driving here in NZ 😂

[@disconnected8850]

@@Pete856 you mean there aren’t middle lanes outside of Auckland lol. Yep plenty of boy racers everywhere plus the Ranger/Hilux/Triton ‘I own the road’ types too. Nice to see a few Ioniq 5’s and Polestars on the roads recently.

[@minsu3191]

Tested XC40 P6 a few days ago. Went 58km inside my town, I'd say my driving style is "dynamic" if you get what I mean, but I like to coast as much as possible if there's no need for acceleration. Managed to get 16kwh/100km, HVAC on (21C inside, lowest fan setting), outside temp 14C, one pedal drive was off (very aggressive breaking with it, and also it makes the trip inefficient). I am actually pleasantly surprised. Liked the car a lot, even wifey enjoyed it. The only issue is that the configurator shows that the climate pack is included in the price, but the dealer calculated it as an option, so the offer I got for the Plus spec was 50k euro, which is 1.5k euro more than the configurator showed. Probably gonna wait until winter, because it's the "slowly count to ten and see if you still want it" scenario in my case.

[@jafdell]

16:20 Bjørn comes clean about his onlyfans addiction

[@josephcullen2512]

The first few minutes made me laugh because I am a typical Sunday driver hahah

[@stefanvanvuuren3931]

Ahh I love these new videos. I hope people watch it because I love seeing Norway like this.

[@egimenezbahl]

Really good test! It actually gives a really good picture of the type of driving I actually have. I read that MY23 comes with updated electric system and BMS (EV400V2) so I wonder if that will bring further improvements, really good results for such a heavy and thirsty machine. Looking forward for more tests like this

[@uwehopfner7435]

Dear Björn, I really like to see your Sunday driving videos. Hope to see more of them in the future. This would make me happy ;)

[@JHDundrum]

I LOVE Bjorn's sloow TV!

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

A Sunday drive of the SR Model 3 would be good - just to confirm that apart from the LR it can and maybe match most EV ranges on more day to day stuff.

[@ezpoppy55]

Mine was a Saturday drive last weekend. 2021 Model 3 SR+, with 14,500 miles (23,300km) on odometer, stock wheels (no aero covers) and tires, average temp ~75 degrees F (~24C), total drive was 286 miles (460km). Most driving on interstate, some in town driving, some traffic jam. Good real world mix. Left home at 100%. Stopped at 190 miles (306km) for quick top off at 150 kW supercharger (10 min). Arrived back home with 15% SOC. Average consumption 219Wh/mi (136Wh/km). Total charge for drive $13USD. Plus a meal. Good times.

[@AA-qg2hu]

Agreed, really enjoying the new routes. I’d love to see an extended road trip to the North Cape. Deep penetration (of the arctic circle) ✅

[@disconnected8850]

Deep penetration of the Arctic to go with the Swedish 1000km route double sausage penetration 😅

[@leedorey1490]

Thanks for this, have a 2023 XC40 recharge single motor on order.

[@JosephGwynneJones]

Echoing many others here - this is great and a good reflection of what we *might* expect if we do a similar drive (I even do it myself). Of course with the caveat that no two drives are gonna be the same.

[@hadtopicausername]

It'd be interesting to see a test like this in proper winter conditions too, next winter. Perhaps in -10 degree weather or colder, on a route that's partly covered with snow/ice.

[@TillGroos]

As a good german boy, it makes me a little angry, when you drive in the middle lane ;-)

[@TillGroos]

@@biboKralle I was taking about a "good german boy", not "german Nisse" ;)

[@zedski]

Road trips and the like are what I watch for, so this sunday drive series is a welcome addition since road trips have been MIA for a long time. Not really that interested in tests of Generic SUV #872 any more.

[@timoliver8940]

Bjørn I hope you have no tests planned mid June to Mid July because thanks to all your great videos I’m coming to Norway and renting an ID3 to haunt you with touristic driving - we’ve been warned how ruthless Norwegian speed traps are so 5kph below speed limits, no middle lane hugging as we’re trying not to use highways ( us mean Scots hate paying for anything that can be avoided paying for) we’ll be making sure the battery gets charged to 100% despite what ABRP advises (just in case we find a broken charger and get stuck with less than less than 50% SOC) and of course we will have to drive even slower in really scenic areas………… could be worse, I could have rented a caravan too. And biggest danger of the lot………. We’ll be driving on the wrong side of the road so have to be extra careful……… everyone should drive like the UK, just cannot understand why Sweden ducked out all those years ago.

[@marcsimmonds5483]

Volvo driving in the middle lane - classic.

[@SamuraiTacos1]

norway is so beautiful to see from the usa

[@Pewpewsogge]

if only the xc40 wouldn't be that expensive in germany then I'd take one too, now waiting for final prices for the smart #1

[@thegeekdeveloper]

17°C and he's eating ice cream and in t-shirt. That's winter temperatures over here in Portugal. We'd still be using jackets or jumpers :D

[@ivork2373]

Thank you Bjorn for another interesting efficiency test. Pls test the Polestar 2 69kwh battery model if it 'll do better than the XC40 given its lower profile.

[@thomaseriksson3182]

That was cool with a new"test moment"👍 like this a lot..when you drive like a normal Norsk Nisse😁 keep it coming..polestar 2 LRAWD? Relaxing video format to look at🌹💪 like a normal svensson drive in sweden😁

[@jakubchodilek6882]

I think it is time to do this test with M3 standard range plus so we can see what others ev can m3sr+ match on range🤔

[@richh650]

Sunday driving for the Win!!

[@MarkusOttosson]

Note that running on low fan can be contraproductive in heating scenarios. To heat the cabin with lower air flow will need higher coolant temp, which forces the heat pump to run more inefficient than the case with higher air flow and thus lower coolant temp.

[@bjornnyland]

Fan speed 1 was only for cooling. Later in the evening I used auto when heating.

[@jarsmoreira]

Very niiiiiice Bjørn!!! As from my opinion and short experience with my own EV, this kind of "real world" challenge, looks to be more representative of daily usage of the car, i.e., a typical daily commute during the week and occasional day trip on weekends. Whilst the 90/120 km/h test, looks to be more representative for a more professional usage and/or long trips. But yes, still think that the 90/120 test is the one to use for comparing all different EV's, and this challenge, just more for a casual comparison, on more popular cars. Great job Bjørn!!!

[@KevinT3141]

For me a road trip is almost always to a specific destination where I'll be attending a function, or staying for a day or two, and I just want to get there. So in my world published ranges should reflect driving at 120 km/h with either a passenger or some luggage. Be it NEDC, WLTP, or EPA, the published range is always meaningless for the scenarios where I care about it most. If I'm out for a Sunday drive, or running errands around town, stops are part of the experience so who cares about charging then? I don't need to know the numbers for that.

[@Azog11]

Ionic 5 would be interesting for this "test".

[@1sti]

5:28 dash says 16C for outside temperature, so there might have been some heating happening also with the hvac set to 21, not only fans. I tend to set it to the lowest (16C) with A/C off, still my car drops the estimated range. :/

[@bjornnyland]

No heating going on because we have greenhouse effect from the sun.

[@RM-we7px]

Need more info on the man with the cat statue.

[@avatr7109]

Such a beautiful country and plain, marked roads even outside cities, _in India we do offroading in cities_ Stay the you're Scandinavia🙌 Also less population , so everyone breathes in abundance (Im Jealous) _in India we breathe each others sweat_ sorry for ranting but, IT IS WHAT IT IS ,FACTS.

[@apicharjiratanan4285]

sooooooo...... beautiful! perfect for reviews for your cars and bicycles! jealous ....

[@Plaxela]

Hello Bjorn, i would love to see the test with a model 3 RWD (new LFP batteries). I bet it could be around 500 km or more!

[@paulsimpson8990]

My m3 LFP has now covered 7000km and my consumption is 124 but I often get down to 108 and have even seen 95 over a 160km trip.

[@Plaxela]

@@paulsimpson8990 would you recommend it over the long range model?

[@paulsimpson8990]

@Max P. around 65kph with highs of 115kph.

[@paulsimpson8990]

@@Plaxela it would depend on your individual circumstances but for me the standard rwd has plenty of range even for a big country like Australia.

[@paulsimpson8990]

I should add that the aircon (heat pump) has an obvious negative impact on efficiency. My ambient temps are around 20degc so I have not been using the ac as much. I estimate this contributes around 25-40Whr/km depending on how much work it’s doing.

[@coolaa]

Ice cream and soda in a beautiful road trip, I love to see you enjoy your self :) By the way I think there is a WLTP highway speed test that is more relevant and should be used as default (IMO). Most EV´s today can drive looooong distance in the city or low speed so combine WLTP is a little irrelevant guideline.

[@roycoin9219]

I love how everything he does is in review mode. Like we actually interested in his pistachio ice cream lmao.

[@TheTimothyESmith]

I’m interested in the pistachio ice cream 😂

[@oriolsabater1524]

Very interesting “real life” test, and surprisingly close to WLTP figures

[@pawekropi5077]

Please try also older models like the e-Niro :-)

[@sturlasjavik3312]

New standard: "The nisse-test" ?

[@ezpoppy55]

I really enjoy this mix of “test (not a test)”/travelogue/foodie/art appreciation drives. Relaxing to watch, as well as to drive. Question: why is that Man With Cat kicking the cat?

[@Mrbokario]

Very Nice car, nice video - love the landscape.

[@emiliendurand640]

The model 3 WLTP range is 626km with the aero wheels Bjorn. Doesn't make a huge difference tho 😄

[@bjornnyland]

When I choose 18" Aero wheels in the configurator, I still get 602 km. Where did you get 626 km from?

[@emiliendurand640]

@@bjornnyland Configurator in France say 626 estimated with the 18" and 602 when the 19" are selected.

[@bjornnyland]

I tried the French configurator and it shows 602 km for both 19" and 18".

[@emiliendurand640]

@@bjornnyland On the top of the page next to the top speed and acceleration yes. But when you go on the wheels section, when you switch between 18 and 19 there is some text under that say 626 estimated when 18inch wheels are selected and 602 when the 19" are selected.

[@AlvisePeltreraLeoneProductions]

To be fair at 101% I think he should route 110 kmh in Autobahn. It is the speed of motorway in all Europe: 90 is waaaay low imho

[@bjornnyland]

I already have tests for that.

[@David_Polak]

This is not a realistic average driver test. Not even a test like he said. He's pretending to be a Sunday driver, and they drive waaaay too slow like you mentioned. 90 km/h is normal for them.

[@bjornnyland]

Incorrect. It *is* in fact realistic. Did you guys totally miss it? Norwegians drive like this. It probably applies to many other countries around the world too.

[@yanisyukams6680]

@@bjornnyland Responsible nation. Safety comes first. Wish it was the case in the Baltics.

[@josepablomolinacarrillo3621]

Fair play to wifey for letting you go for a drive on a Sunday 😀

[@bjornnyland]

It wasn't on a Sunday.

[@5tpajo]

Especially using onlyfans a couple of times... 🤣

[@darkobaric77]

nice Sunday ride, I know you like bricks, but can you do one ride with a tesla model 3 sr? best regards

[@machitopro]

would you say it a vehicle worth the price? for range and other benefits?

[@walp86]

@Bjørn Nyland, Nice video! What tire pressure did you have? :)

[@bowbinger]

Hugging the middle lane and seeing the cars passing you left and right from your POV really triggers me. I know it’s part of your rules but it makes me feel slightly uncomfortable 😅.

[@bjornnyland]

Welcome to Norway!

[@chekiechekie]

Excellent video Bjorn. I'm just wondering, is there any difference in energy consumption between cruise control on and off for highway driving?

[@bjornnyland]

No

[@chekiechekie]

@@bjornnyland thanks - good to know :)

[@hskeva]

Nice drive man! Not a fan of the infotainment they way it looks from the camera…

[@kjh789az]

Hi, Bjorn. Not this car but the Volvo C40 - we know you like this XC40 variant, but cabin heating and heated driver's seat on the C40 have been strongly criticised as weak by a regular and serious YT reviewer with a German accent. Pre-heating on the C40 also weak as temperature is programmed too low. To get 21 C the YT reviewer had to set the cabin heating whilst driving to 26C. Could you comment, please? Is it a case of ABC, will Always Be Chilly? Does the XC40 have this issue? Thanks.

[@patrikstenberg34]

That is complete bullshit. When I tested the C40 for a weekend in January it was around -25, and at no point was the car cold in any way, preheating was excellent and the wheel and seat heating was if anything too damn strong. I was just coming off testing the EV6 for two days, and that couldn't keep the windows ice free 🙄

[@patrikstenberg34]

Teknikens Värld did a winter test of EV6, Model Y and C40 a few issues ago, and the C40 was easily the warmest car with the best heating 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@piscario75]

You would smash WLTP if you did this in a 38kWh Ioniq

[@JohnDoe-xr8dz]

Rasberry juice? MMMMMM

[@grizzly._.]

Maybe you should call this test the "Only Fans Challenge". 😁

[@thegeekdeveloper]

One question, and you, Bjørn, are not the only one making this comparison, and please do not take offence, it's just feedback. Why do reviewers keep comparing electric SUVs with Tesla Model 3? I don't understand, I'm currently in the market for an SUV, therefore I would expect comparisons against other SUVs. I don't care that a sedan goes faster or performs better, that's not the type of car I'm looking for if I'm watching a video about an SUV. Am I the only one?

[@bjornnyland]

First of all, I would not call XC40 a SUV. It's more of a crossover/CUV. Second, I don't think I compared too much against Model 3. Watch the Model Y Performance test. That one can be compared to XC40 except for that Model Y Performance has a lot more power and consumed a lot less than the Volvo. But in general in my channel you will see that I rarely compare cars in different size segments against each other. You must have misunderstood this or skipped too much through the video to get the correct picture of what I was saying.

[@thegeekdeveloper]

@@bjornnyland I always watch your videos from start to finish, no skipping. Volvo calls it an SUV, and sure you only compared it to a Model 3, mostly at the end, but in that conclusion part would be nicer to see a table with other SUVs.

[@josephcullen2512]

bringebaer = raspberry

[@rui569]

no overtaking, no matter what? hum...

[@bjornnyland]

Welcome to Norway.

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[@jrnhagen5621]

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