Volvo to Unveil Pure Electric Car 'C40 Recharge' in South Korea Next Month

Premium Pure Electric SUV Equipped with 408 Horsepower (300 kW) Twin Electric Motors and AWD

Volvo, Pure Electric Vehicle 'C40 Recharge'

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Volvo Cars Korea announced on the 11th that it will introduce the pure electric vehicles C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge for the first time in Korea in mid-next month, marking the beginning of the full-scale electrification era.

The C40 Recharge is the brand's first coupe-style SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) and the first model developed exclusively as a pure electric vehicle.

The differentiated exterior design for electric vehicles features headlights composed of 84 LEDs with cutting-edge pixel technology, a two-tone roofline, and 20-inch wheels.

Inside, premium convenience features such as a decorative panel shaped like a Scandinavian terrain map, a Harman Kardon sound system, a 360-degree surround-view camera, and heated seats for both front and rear are extensively equipped as standard.

In addition, in line with the brand's safety philosophy that "safety cannot be optional," the latest safety systems such as Pilot Assist, Collision Avoidance Support, and City Safety are all provided.

Notably, it is equipped with TMAP infotainment dedicated to electric vehicles, developed in collaboration with TMAP Mobility, marking a first among imported cars.

TMAP offers functions such as ▲displaying the estimated remaining battery charge upon destination search ▲checking the drivable range based on battery charge ▲real-time status of available chargers on the map ▲automatic recommendation of nearby charging stations, and route additions.

The powertrain consists of twin electric motors located on the front and rear axles, providing the unique smooth and agile acceleration performance of electric vehicles, taking 4.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.

An all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which ensures stable driving in various road and weather conditions, enhancing the SUV's versatility, is applied.

Yoon Mo Lee, CEO of Volvo Cars Korea, introduced, "The pure electric Recharge, which will be introduced for the first time in Korea, embodies Volvo Cars' philosophy and consideration for safety beyond the road to the safety of the Earth," adding, "With Swedish design, top-class convenience features and safety systems, and Korea-specific infotainment services dedicated to electric vehicles, it will present the true value of a premium electric vehicle."

Meanwhile, Volvo Cars announced that it sold 15,053 units in Korea last year, a 17.6% increase compared to the previous year, continuing double-digit growth for 10 consecutive years.

In brand sales, it ranked 4th overall for the first time since the establishment of the Korean corporation (based on KAIDA 2021 imported car sales). By model, XC60 (3,382 units), S90 (3,213 units), and XC40 (2,755 units) were sold.

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