Volvo C40 Recharge, Sold Out in Five Days with Best Cost-Effectiveness

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Volvo C40 Recharge
Top-tier Standard Options with 5.6 Million KRW Less Compared to Peers '↓'

Volvo Cars Korea unveiled the brand's first coupe-style pure electric SUV, the 'C40 Recharge,' on the 15th at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Volvo Cars Korea is making a full-scale entry into the domestic electric vehicle market with the C40 Recharge. A key advantage is that it offers premium options worth over 10 million KRW as standard while maintaining a price up to 5.6 million KRW lower than competing models, securing strong competitiveness.

According to the imported car industry on the 18th, Volvo recently entered the electric vehicle market with the brand's first coupe-style pure electric SUV, the C40 Recharge. The C40 Recharge is a core model in Volvo Cars' electrification strategy. It sold out 1,500 units within just five days of its launch, proving Volvo Cars' dominant brand presence in the electric vehicle market.

The biggest advantage is the price. The official domestic launch price of the C40 Recharge is 63.91 million KRW, which is approximately 8.9 million KRW and 22 million KRW lower than the prices in the United States (72.85 million KRW) and Germany (86.4 million KRW), respectively.

The C40 Recharge model launched domestically is the ‘Twin Ultimate’ trim. It is the top-tier trim that comes standard with premium options including ▲dual electric motors boasting a total of 408 horsepower ▲all-wheel drive (AWD) system ▲20-inch tire wheels ▲connected-based digital package ▲Harman Kardon premium audio system ▲360-degree camera ▲safety features including Pilot Assist.

This is equivalent to providing additional options worth over 10 million KRW compared to competing models. When compared with prices reflecting electric vehicle subsidies, the C40 Recharge has a price competitiveness approximately 3.5 million to 5.6 million KRW lower than its main competitors, the Mercedes-Benz EAQ 250 and Genesis GV60.

It strengthens a differentiated premium electric vehicle experience by providing a connected-based digital package with Korea’s first electric vehicle-exclusive functions as standard. Through T-map Auto equipped with electric vehicle-specific algorithms and voice recognition, it offers functions such as △displaying estimated remaining battery charge upon destination search ▲checking driving range based on battery charge ▲automatic recommendation of nearby charging stations and route addition △battery status monitoring.

Volvo will also continue to provide after-sales support. It offers free wireless software update service (OTA) for 15 years. Within this year, it plans to enhance user convenience by providing an in-car payment system that allows charging and payment in electric vehicles. Various functions beyond charging will be added later.

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