Volvo Car India has launched its much-awaited pure electric XC40 Recharge at an ex-showroom price of INR 55.90 lakh. Volvo XC40 Recharge will be the first locally assembled luxury electric vehicle in India.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is a pure electric car powered by a twin-motor. The SUV will deliver a power output of 408 bhp and 660 Nm of peak torque. The electric motors are powered by a 78 kWh battery pack giving a range of up to 418 kilometres on a single charge, as per international test conditions (WLTP). The CX40 Recharge can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 4.9 seconds and attain a top speed of 180 kmph. It boasts of a front storage (frunk) space of 31 litres and rear storage (boot space) of 419 litres.
Other features include Harmon Kardon premium sound system (600W, 13 speakers), Volvo On Call, advanced air purifier system with PM 2.5 sensor, 360-degree camera, blind spot information system with cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, pilot assist, lane keeping aid, collision mitigation support (front & rear), parking assistance sensors (front, side & rear), six airbags and wireless charging for smartphones.
“The launch of the XC40 Recharge and its assembly at our Bangalore plant further reinforces Volvo Car’s long term vision and commitment to India and the Indian consumer. We are happy that the wait is over for our loyal consumers who have long wanted an EV with the hallmark quality and safety that Volvo is globally known for. Range upto four hundred plus kilometer of the XC40 Recharge, on a single charge is an added attraction. Also, the direct online sales by the company demonstrates our commitment towards building direct relationship with our customers and offer them a hassle-free buying experience.” said Mr. Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director, Volvo Car India
The company has announced the launch of hassle-free ownership package for the XC40 Recharge in India. The package includes 3 years comprehensive car warranty, 3 years Volvo service package, 3 years road side assistance, 8 years battery warranty, 4 years subscription to digital services and 1 wall box charger (11 kW) through third party.
Volvo Car India has also announced that the XC40 Recharge will only be sold online directly by the company. Customers would be able to place orders and make payments online directly on Volvo Car India website from July 27, 2022.
The website will take customer orders and customers would be able to pay the refundable deposit of Rs 50,000 on the Volvo Car India website to pre-book their orders.
Volvo Car India business partners who are present across India would continue to support customers towards sales delivery by providing on ground support.
With this the company will be able to make the entire purchase experience hassle-free for its customers with one uniform ex-showroom pricing offered directly by the company in a simplified and transparent manner.
There shall be no change in customer service and after-sales service operation businesses which continue to operate as it is.
The company also announced the introduction of an exclusive program for XC40 Recharge customers called as ‘Tre Kronor Experience’. Tre-Kronor denotes the three crowns of Swedish luxury and will offer a host of unique luxury and personalised experiences.
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