Meet Volvo Malaysia's new promising offering, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

KUALA LUMPUR: Volvo Malaysia introduced the all-new 2022 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric in its lineup in March, and since then, the EV has been nothing but beneficial to the brand. With high booking and interest among the buyers, the XC40 Recharge has the potential to take the automaker's sales charts to new heights.

Speaking figuratively, to date, Volvo Car Malaysia has received 400 bookings for the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, of which it has fulfilled 120 orders. Not bad, we must say.

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"The encouraging sales numbers is a stepping-stone to our all-electric journey. Just a couple of months ago we launched our first fully electric car and announced the local assembly of EV cars. We have started delivery of the cars to our customers since April, providing them with a vehicle that allows them the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way," said Volvo Car Malaysia managing director Charles Frump.

As a result of such high orders, Volvo Car Malaysia has closed all online order requests for the XC40 Recharge 2022 model year. The automaker will open its ordering booking again after introducing the 2023 XC40 Recharge.

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge: A quick recap

Introduced in March 2022, the XC40 Recharge is the electric version of the already available in two variants XC40 model. Priced at RM 262,460, it is cheaper than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 AMG Line.

It is powered by two e-motors generating a total power output of 408 PS and a peak torque of 660 Nm. It completes the century sprint in just 4.9 seconds, and so is the quickest Volvo SUV offered in the market.

Part of its specs sheet are several comforting and convenience-enhancing features like -

• Full LED headlamps with "Thor's Hammer" LED DRLs
• Front fog lamps with cornering function
• LED tail lights
• 19-inch wheels
• New Android Automotive OS-based infotainment system
• 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
• Wireless charging tray
• Leather/Nubuck textile upholstery
• City Safety suite
• Font and rear collision warning and mitigation support
• Driver Alert Control
• Lane Keeping Aid
• Run-Off Road Mitigation with Road Edge Detection
• Oncoming Lane Mitigation
• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Steer Assist and Cross
• Traffic Alert (CTA) with Autobrake

The EV is offered in five striking tones - Glacier Silver Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Sage Green Metallic, Black Stone, and Denim Blue Metallic.

Now we are eagerly waiting for the XC40 EV MY2023, are you? Let us know in the comments.

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