When Volvo decided to launch its all electric offering the XC40 Recharge they decided on a platform that was as futuristic and tech advanced as the car itself – a platform that would be remembered as a major milestone in the Indian automotive sector.
The XC40 recharge was launched on metaverse and it created history both in terms of execution and consumer response. A hundred and fifty XC40 Recharge cars were sold within two hours of the online booking opening post the launch. This was adequate proof of a well-executed launch and trust in Volvo as a brand to always give state of the art in automotive technology.
The XC40 Recharge has great offerings and perhaps the most important that has found favour with the India consumer is its range on a single charge. The XC40 Recharge gives a phenomenal four hundred kilometres plus on a single charge. This feature has firmly dispelled consumer misconceptions about EV range. Customers are now convinced that they can safely undertake long journeys and with the growing public charging infrastructure even undertake interstate journeys. The battery itself, in the XC40 Recharge comes with an amazing 8 years warranty.
Volvo Cars are known for their high standards of safety. This is a feature that holds good for those in the car as well as others who may be on the road. This is a commitment that is found in the XC40 Recharge that has six airbags as an inbuilt standard, as are modern driver assistance systems such as a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, pilot assist, lane keeping assist, collision mitigation support, and a blind spot warning system.
Volvo has leveraged the power of Artificial Intelligence in the form of Intelligent Driver Information System or IDIS as it is called to give a highly superior and stress free drive. IDIS takes into consideration the road and traffic conditions, steering wheel movement, speed variations and the turn signal indicators. Using AI analytics the IDIS helps the driver to prioritize the information that the driver may be seeking. If necessary, IDIS steps in and delays incoming phone calls and other information until the driving situation is calmer and the driver can comfortably take calls. IDIS ensures that information vital to safety is never delayed. A key feature of IDIS is that the driver ever loses any information – it is only presented a few seconds later in a driving environment conducive to the driver.
Indian highways and national expressways now have realistic speed limits. The XC40 Recharge is adequately powered to achieve these speed limits. The XC40 Recharge's ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
The XC40 Recharge has an infotainment and telematics systems which incorporates a sharper set of digital dials and the new Android-based infotainment system. With the help of an onboard e-SIM, the driver has direct access to Google Maps and Assistant, as well as a selection of apps from the PlayStore. This is a significant bonus for Indian customers who mostly use Android phones and almost everyone uses Google Maps. And, because Google Maps is connected with the car's software, navigating to a specific location will also forecast and display the amount of battery charge remaining on the way to the destination, as well as the usual time taken and arrival time.
A panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, a comprehensive suite of sensor-based ADAS tech with Level 2 Autonomous driving, linked car tech, powered front seats with driver-side memory, and a premium Harman Kardon sound system are all available on the XC40 Recharge. All of these characteristics combine to make this electric SUV a complete and excellent choice for customers at an enviable price of Rs. 55.90 Lakh.
