In the wave of electrification, Volvo has always been at the forefront. Now the pure electric version of the 2024 XC40 has officially entered the market, and its ** range is set at 292 to 34between 20,000 yuan. As a facelift of the year, the XC40 has been upgraded in many ways, further enhancing its product capabilities.
The front drive becomes the rear drive, and the second becomes a "small steel cannon".
The XC40 is based on the CMA architecture jointly developed by Volvo and Geely, and is the first Volvo model to offer pure electric drive only. In Volvo's product matrix, the XC40 stands out for its elegant and sophisticated design. It is equipped with the best "Thor's hammer" intelligent LED pixel headlights, built-in 84 independent LED lighting modules, not only with intelligent high beam function, but also deeply loved by beauty lovers in terms of shape, becoming a silent business card, showing the taste of adults.
In terms of dimensions, the vehicle is 4440mm long, 1863mm wide, 1651mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2702mm. Although positioned as a compact SUV, it has an excellent sense of space and spaciousness, with the trunk large enough to accommodate the equipment needed for travel, and even when the trunk is full, the trunk provides additional storage space, which is extremely convenient.
One of the biggest changes to the 2024 Volvo XC40 EV is the shift in drive from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive and the installation of a new powertrain, which has radically improved the driving experience. **The Volvo XC40 EV battery pack is located underneath the car, so it has a unique advantage in terms of weight distribution, and the low center of gravity is conducive to improving the driving experience. The rear-wheel drive with a scientific body weight ratio, coupled with the compactness and toughness of the Volvo suspension system, makes the new car perform better when driving in corners, with a small turning radius and the design that the front wheels do not need to bear the power output, making the power release when cornering more smooth and direct, and the overall driving experience is smoother.
In terms of power, the new car has also been significantly improved. The maximum output torque of the Volvo** pure electric XC40 Long Range and Long Range Pro has been increased from 330 Nm to 420 Nm, an increase of nearly 100 Nm. In addition, the new car has also been upgraded in terms of battery and hardware configuration. The CLTC has a maximum range of 640 km, of which the long-range version is 111 km higher than the old model, and the all-wheel drive version is 130 km higher, showing a significant improvement in range.
Safe from the inside out
Volvo Cars has put a lot of attention into the interior design of its electric Volvo XC40 EV to ensure a comfortable and environmentally friendly ride experience. From the early stages of production, the company has made extensive use of water-based eco-friendly paints in its manufacturing process, which significantly reduces the potential for harmful gases and odors in the car. In terms of material selection, the Volvo XC40 pure electric version deliberately chooses Nordic environmentally friendly interior materials to ensure that the fabric and metal parts in the car can meet the safety standards of the mother and baby, and avoid any odors.
Volvo's attention to detail in the interior is also evident in the dampers that are often overlooked. Traditionally, asphalt damping gaskets have been used in the industry, but Volvo has opted for the more costly but environmentally friendly SSD material. The material contains very low levels of hazardous substances such as benzene, toluene, acetaldehyde and acrolein, almost zero, and the content of benzene acrylics is also the lowest in its class. This choice not only ensures the air quality in the car, but also effectively reduces vibration and noise, resulting in a healthier and more comfortable driving experience for users.
Volvo tests its models just as rigorously. Since 1986, the company has been conducting solar simulation tests, and since 2000, Volvo has been conducting high-temperature tests for entire vehicles. The standard for this test is that even in a high temperature environment of 65°C, there is no volatilization of harmful substances and odors in the vehicle. These measures demonstrate Volvo's commitment to product quality and passenger health.
Electric EV:When it comes to electrification strategy, Volvo has shown a firm direction. By 2025, the company plans to make up half of its models and to sell all electric vehicles by 2030. Today, Volvo Cars has established a complete line of electrification products, including pure electric models, plug-in hybrid models and mild hybrid models. **The all-electric XC40 is not only an important part of this strategy, but also an important milestone on Volvo's path to electrification. This series of measures shows that Volvo is serious and determined on its path to electrification.