Volvo XC40 Recharge To Launch In India In October 2021

• It is powered by a 150kW dual-motor AWD setup, delivering 408PS and 660Nm.

• 78kWh battery helps garner a WLTP-claimed (World harmonized Light-duty vehicles Test Procedure) 418km range.

• Fast charger gives a 0-80 percent charge time of around 40 minutes.

• Looks identical to the standard XC40 aside from a closed-off front grille.

• It will feature a Google Android OS infotainment system.

• Likely to be priced at Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom).

After nearly two years since its cousin, there are some distinct differences between the two.

The biggest difference, of course, is under the hood. Powering the electric SUV is a 150kW dual-motor AWD setup, pushing out 408PS and 660Nm of torque. That's 218PS of extra punch (or to be more precise, a power output equivalent to that of two 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engines from the standard XC40) The electric SUV can go from 0-100kmph in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 180kmph.

The 78kWh battery pack helps the XC40 Recharge deliver a WLTP (World harmonized Light-duty vehicles Test Procedure)-claimed range of 418km. It's also capable of fast charging from 0 to 80 percent in 40 minutes.

In design, there's little separating the electric SUV from the standard XC40, except for a covered front grille. It's a similar story on the inside too, except that the XC40 Recharge features a Google Android OS infotainment system with built-in Google apps and services like Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play Store.

Pre-launch bookings will commence in June 2021, with deliveries scheduled in phases after its October launch. We reckon it will be priced around Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom).