Volvo Automotive USA has simply introduced the upcoming 2024 mannequin 12 months variations of its two all-electric vehicles: the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge.

Each vehicles will obtain a set of upgrades and an all-new single-motor model, in comparison with the 2023 mannequin 12 months (described right here), largely in-line with what we heard earlier this 12 months.

Earlier than we’ll leap into particulars, let’s simply observe that extra driving vary, a brand new battery pack, new electrical motors, and quicker DC charging had been talked about among the many updates.

New Single Motor Model

Initially, there can be new Single Motor Prolonged Vary rear-wheel drive variations of the Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge in america – for the primary time in 25 years.

They are going to be geared up with an all-new, second-generation, 185-kilowatt (kW) (248 hp) everlasting magnet electrical motor (developed in-house at Volvo Vehicles) on the rear axle and a brand new 82-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack (in comparison with 78 kWh within the present vehicles).

In line with the Swedish model, the mix of a extra energy-dense battery (5 % larger capability) and a extra environment friendly motor will enable Volvo to considerably improve the vary of the vehicles.

The EPA Mixed vary to be:

• 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge RWD: 297 miles (478 km)
  [71 miles or 31% more than the 2023MY AWD version]
• 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge RWD: 293 miles (471 km)
  [70 miles or 31% more than the 2023MY AWD version]

The battery and powertrain adjustments will not be the one ones that contributed to the vary enhance. The corporate talked about additionally exterior updates, together with a brand new 19-inch alloy wheel for each C40 and XC40 Recharge that helps to scale back drag by its aerodynamic design.

We should admit that the rise to almost 300 miles is a major change.

One other advantage of a brand new 82-kWh battery pack is a greater quick charging attribute. The pack will now settle for as much as 200 kW of energy and recharge from 10 to 80 % of state-of-charge (SOC) in 28 minutes (in comparison with 37 minutes within the case of the 78 kWh battery packs, that are restricted to 150 kW).

Upgraded Twin Motor Model

The twin-motor, all-wheel drive (AWD) variations may even be upgraded with the 2024 mannequin 12 months, however apparently, the producer has determined to retain the 78 kWh battery this time.

The primary change within the AWD model can be a very new powertrain. As a substitute of two 150 kW electrical motors, there can be two new, in-house developed motors:

• 190 kW (255 hp) everlasting magnet electrical motor on the rear axle
• 110 kW (147 hp) asynchronous electrical motor on the entrance axle

The brand new asynchronous motor (referred to as additionally an induction motor), is predicted to enhance effectivity, as a result of it could actually run idle, with minimal losses when not in use (the rear motor will do a lot of the work alone). The Volkswagen Group is utilizing the identical technique as with the MEB platform.

“Because the asynchronous motor doesn’t require a relentless electrical cost, the Twin Motor conserves vitality by participating the front-axle drive solely when it’s wanted – contributing to the enhancements in vary.”

We assume that the whole system output will stay at round 300 kW, whereas the general acceleration will stay the identical, or perhaps even barely enhance.

Due to the brand new motors (and aerodynamic adjustments on the outside), the automobile will get 12-14 % extra EPA Mixed vary:

• 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge AWD: 257 miles (414 km)
  [31 miles or 13.7% more than the 2023MY AWD version]
• 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge AWD: 254 miles (409 km)
  [31 miles or 12.2% more than the 2023MY AWD version]

Sadly, the battery stays the identical at 78 kWh, which suggests 150 kW peak charging restrict.

* EPA-estimated vary, in response to Volvo

In your comfort, under we connected a comparability of the RWD and AWD variations of the 2024 mannequin 12 months vehicles.

We do not know all of the technical particulars (or costs) but, however for now, evidently so long as there isn’t any want for all-wheel drive and better energy (higher acceleration), the RWD has many benefits (vary, effectivity, charging energy).

* EPA-estimated effectivity, in response to Volvo

The same comparability for the XC40 Recharge.

* EPA-estimated effectivity, in response to Volvo

Total, the adjustments are optimistic and will assist Volvo to enhance its aggressive place within the US, till the next-generation Volvo EX90 is not going to enter the market.

Javier Varela, chief working officer and deputy chief govt at Volvo Vehicles stated:

“These updates are one other massive step in our work in direction of changing into a completely electrical automobile maker by 2030. Vary and charging instances are new key elements for an increasing number of of our clients, and these enhancements make our absolutely electrical fashions much more engaging than they already had been.”