Should you consider the Volvo XC40 Recharge? Our detailed review of the PHEV has the answer – LT_Wilkinson is your guide to plugging in, Swedish-style 🔌🇸🇪🔋
. We’re particularly impressed by how settled the plug-in hybrid model is with its larger 19-inch wheels – alloys that size often ruin ride quality.
The comfy suspension and non-communicative steering mean the SUV performs its best at a cruise, operating within the bounds of its safety systems. Don’t mistake this remark for criticism – it’s great to finally find a car in this class that isn’t trying to put on a false air of sportiness. The Volvo is unashamedly cosseting, and we respect it for that.
There are a couple of issues, though. The regenerative braking system isn’t particularly smooth. It works fine in isolation, but there’s a definite notch in the pedal travel during the changeover from regen braking to friction braking. It’s jerky and makes it difficult to drive the car smoothly. Volvo says also that both versions of the XC40 PHEV can drive for up to 28 miles on battery power alone, but we found that figure to be more like 20 miles in the real world. At least when the battery does run out, the changeover from electric to hybrid mode is quite smooth. It doesn’t kick you in the back like the less sophisticated system fitted to theYou can also make the most of the available charge by putting a destination into the sat-nav system.
The PHEV’s boot is unchanged over the standard petrol-powered XC40’s. There are 452 litres of space available with the rear seats in place and 1,328 litres on offer if you fold the bench flat. These figures are average for the class, though – the
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