Starts at $52,450
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What's New for 2024?
The XC40 Recharge gets a new single-motor variant with rear-wheel drive. Note that this model will switch to a new name — EX40 — next year, so 2024 is the end of the line for the XC40 Recharge nameplate.
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The base XC40 Recharge delivers adequate acceleration along with a healthy amount of range. It's just that the price is rather high compared to other such EV SUVs.
In case you're squinting at the frunk specs: Why yes, the dual-motor XC40 Recharge, or "XC40 Recharge Twin" in Volvo-speak, does indeed have 0.4 more cubic feet of space in its front trunk. Otherwise, it's the classic dual-motor EV tradeoff. You get way more acceleration here, but significantly less range — and you'll pay more for the package.
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