The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Is A Stylish & Quick All-Electric SUV 

Happy Saturday everyone! We want to again thank our sponsor for this video, Keeps. Be sure to go to keeps.com/redline to get 50% off your first order. We filmed the XC40 Recharge video a couple months ago but Volvo still has not officially released the update to the infotainment system that will add Apple CarPlay and SAT radio. They tell us it will be here by the end of the year and we're hoping we can get our hands on the upcoming C40 Recharge very soon as well!

Been driving my xc40 recharge since August and I still giggle like a child every time I hit that accelerator

Give this one or two more model years to update the infotainment and the range and this would be the 'perfect car'

This is one of my first moments observing you having fun while test driving. That's good.

Checked this out last night. Not only is the monthly lease payment less than a Tesla at a higher mileage allowance, but it also involves less due at signing which is huge. I really hope Volvo does well with this.

Not enough range for that price.

Volvo is underrated here in the US. Gorgeous cars

XM is enabled in the October 1.7 software release along with a Range optimizer app that cuts back on HVAC a bit to save energy. Also the new Range app will show you rough range to empty. Does it in 10 mile increments until less than under 100 miles left then 5 mile increments.

This is the best video I’ve seen on this car, thank you

I found this a very good, well-rounded review with one caveat. Most owners will use their cars largely, if not exclusively, for commuting and running errands, where the types of software problems you mentioned are less of an issue than when road-tripping, so buying one now with half-baked software is really only a minor inconvenience for most buyers. The option of waiting to order until the software has been improved is not without consequences, as it means moving farther back in the queue and potentially facing a higher MSRP. I am writing this in June 2022. Many of the software problems have been addressed, there is an app that shows remaining range and Apple Carplay will be provided in an over-the-air update within the next couple of weeks.

I drove this and I’m super close in leasing one..it is freaking fast!

Man, I feel like I was driving the car!!!! Incredible vehicle!!!

@redlinereviews Sofan… how is it possible you look younger than you did back in 2014 lol . Looking great. Great video as always.

The quickest Volvo

Wow!!!!! That's Not A One Bad Vehicle From Volvo Through, But Also I Like The Volvo XC40 Recharge As Well, Also Very Nice Review Bro.

Satellite radio update with an extra 15 miles of range and new range app came out two weeks ago. Dealers can load it now if you don’t want to wait for it

They say never buy something based on future promises.

First off, great video. Could you tell me if Volvo is going to be utilizing the catl battery technology, or the LG chem lithium ion for the xc40 recharge?

Looks good

Just got mine last week, Excellent ride quality and acceleration. I tested and I got 210+. The lower range against Tesla was big aspect during my decision process. but if I think of Charging twice a week instead of once a week in Tesla, it did not feel a big issue. Comfort and Quality on this one is much better than Tesla. It is a very fast and an attractive car. Very practical.

Your facial expressions as you punch the accelerator ...

2021 Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Pure-Electric!

how many miles can you get in the city before charging?

I love it

does this have the same horsepower as the polestar2 awd?

They have increased the range to around 228 but still would like to squeeze it up to 250. Especially with it baby brother coming.

This is not quite there yet, but I believe they have an all electric XC90 coming on a brand new platform that may have the perfect range for its price

Volvo has largely detached itself from Geely ownership with Geely now owning stock. Volvo is going public October 28th, 2021

It may not get a lot of miles per charge but I like those power numbers and the style.

I’d probably paint the grille black..( current Volvo owner)

Well Sofyan you've reviewed a few cars over the years where carmakers chose to fit their cars with carplay rather than android auto. So you now you're acquainted with our aggravation; nevertheless, great presentation as always👍. (Rant continued) At this juncture (2021) it boggles my mind why both aren't made available in all recently built vehicles.

An actual donut? But an inflation kit? Wow

I would love you to compare it to the audi q4 etron

Regarding the Android infotainment system, is it really that important to have AA/Carplay when the Google Maps and Google Assistant are already built in?

I can’t wait till you get the rivian suv

Build quality and materials are just better than Tesla. Everything is solid build.

A modern EV needs to have a minimum 300 miles per charge to make it on my short list. You need to remember that as you charge your battery many times in many years, just like any phone or electronic device, your battery capacity will decrease permanently. So more capacity is better.

Side profile reminds me of a RAV4

The best news about this SUV is that you can actually buy one, and even get a little money off sticker. The reason is that spec-sheet wise it’s overpriced vs. Tesla, the Mach-E, and the upcoming Kia / Hyundai twins. The XC40 interior isn’t up to the quality of the XC60 & XC90, which in gas-engine form cost around the same. We like Volvos and I’m sure it has some intangible advantages over Ford and Hyundai, but the Polestar variant of this platform is more interesting.

How is it compared to the C40 though? I’m confused as why they’re both are being released almost at the same time.

Sofyan is so genuine and true to his feelings. his reactions are so raw and authentic. awesome review as always.

Nice video, however owning a XC 40 EV u really need to have the latest update on that infotainment system before you diss it :) ..., first og all you are missing range optimizer huge plus... and beeing a google integration then use it as it should, you can ask how much range u have left on the battery and u will get the range infomation, besides that u can control most options with commands like heat on seat, heat in car, and much more.... i think all these key features are missing in the video..

why won't they make a proper model 3 performance competitor, not everyone wants a SUV / crossover

The rims remind of the previous generation Nissan Rogue rims

ive come sure close in leasing this but I keep bouncing on the vw id4. I like the Volvo XC40 recharge more but I've been wanting massaging front seats which VW offers in the id4. The Volvos rear lights needs uplifting..lights need to become all LED.

In our Minneaota winters, I would guess I would get about 110-130 miles of range.....ouch!!!

Model 3/Y doesn't have carplay or xm radio either so...

Great video, I think the tradeoffs for the half baked infotainment is worth the quality increase over the Tesla products.

Why are you so hung up on Apple Carplay? I don't understand the appeal and I'm wondering what I'm missing. I've had Android Auto for years, but just find myself using Bluetooth anyway. I find plugging the phone in to be cumbersome and annoying, and most of the time, if I need to do something phone related, I find it much faster and easier to just pick the phone up and quickly do it. It is nice for maps to use the navigation on Android Auto. Either way, good review and thanks for the content.

Nice looking car but I think the range will put a lot of people off.

I see way more Volvo 240, 740 and 940´s than Teslas on the roads in Sweden. Is that a good sign for Tesla?

Is this the type of battery recommended to only charge to 80% unless going on long range driving?

Airplay? Who cares. Sat radio? Who cares. This car is perfect for us non-iphone, non-sat radio drivers.

I think that the grill looks better on the regular xc40, also they just did an over-the-air update and now it gets up to 221 miles range. Which is verified real world by the EPA

Great looking car and I'm considering this and the ID4, I wish VW would stop being cheap in America and offer the GTX. $59K is not cheap, ahh decisions decisions...

Tires are staggered 235 front 255 back

Hi Sofyan

Excellent review but says it has a spare tire and it does not.

Hey, Google (based head unit), I'm cold please turn up the heat - sorry bro, not until you watch the next two video ads...

This car is running on pretty old software from what I can see. A lot of things have been improved with the new OTA updates. For example, the new updates now change the epa range to 223 miles even for the 2021 model year cars. Additionally, preheating of the battery via google maps have been added, sirius xm has also been added and most importantly a lot of minor bugs have been ironed out.

I thought BEV had fully vegan seats?

The range isn’t long enough. Needs to be at least 300 mi. To handle not charging it to 100% for prolonging battery health, cold weather, degradation. It’s a nice car but the low range is a deal breaker.

Is just the same as pole star 2?

This one or Ioniq 5?

So how do you turn off the engine without an ignition button?

I thought Volvo was gonna limit their cars to 100mph

To determine remaining miles available, just say, "Hey Google! What's my remaining mileage?"

Hey can you do a review on the tesla model x or the Tesla model s plaid?

nice stop sign at 15:30

That infotainment look more like cheap, first-gen Chromebook vs nice laptop lol.

12:56 that's where my ex-boyfriend belongs

Um....those wheels look a lot like the 9th gen Civic EX wheels. But I'm looking forward to the day when these types of cars are much less expensive to purchase. They're still more than twice what I could afford.

This car is not a Tesla fighter and I'm tired of every EV test having to mention Tesla. This is Volvo's phase one electrified XC40. It's a test to see how well Volvo can do such things as one-pedal drive, blended breaking, and such. You don't fight Tesla with a platform that isn't a dedicated EV. When Volvo finally gets out a dedicated platform EV there will be competitors like BMW, Genesis, Audi and some others they'll fight with. Not only Tesla. Volvo did a good job electrifying this hybrid EV. This and the Polestar 2 shows what an EV Volvo can drive like but not exactly what their ground-up EV will feel like. We have to wait for that with either the next Volvo xc90 that won't be called XC90, or the Polestar 3.

“You don’t need to have ugly wheels on an electric vehicle” THANK YOU so tired of electric cars going with chunky scooter wheels bc of a certain brand….

Great review! Thank you for calling out that it doesn't have CarPlay or SiriusXM. That is an abomination! Seriously, my 2016 Chevy Cruze has both.

With this vehicle being the price that it is there should no plastic

What is it with Americans and Canadians and satellite radio! It's already 2021 guys, get over it! Your smartphones have all the apps for music that you're gonna need for your lifetimes! Ever seen an Indian crib about this feature or lack of it?!?! Download youtube music and get your playlists sorted! It's that easy!

Why is everything a Tesla fighter or Lexus like?

This is why I drive a VW Touareg TDI. I get a 725 mile range on a fill-up. Nice car nevertheless

Not enough range to make a dent in sales. They have to step it up. Also, not a fan of the commercial, gonna skip them.

Looks good but the Y blows it out of the water with range. Not gonna take these cars serious until they can compete with Tesla’s stellar range numbers.

So much rant about Apple car play. I use Android phone so I have no idea how intuitive it is in the car entertainment unit but my brother in law doesn't even use the car play in his new Subaru and he said it's simply too lagging. Do other Volvos have Apple car play and this model doesn't?

If a $14k Chevy Spark has Apple car play there’s no reason why this or a Tesla doesn’t they need to get it together

Frunk or more room inside; take your pick.

If your disappointed about car play's absence or Android's omission, 208 miles range will surely turn you off. Its not competitive at all.

Poor range and getting pigeon-holed into an Android based system with no Apple CarPlay are pretty big disappointments

Sometimes the suite of technology is not ready for implementation at the time of the vehicle launch. CarPlay should not be a deal breaker especially if Volvo promises that it will receive the update over the air in the near future. If Volvo said that CarPlay would not be ready for another 6 months, it would be terrible to delay the launch of the vehicle just for that. Plus this vehicle may have to launch at certain time in order for the manufacturer to achieve their annual CAFE( Corporate Average Fuel Economy) Targets. Its also possible that the integration of CarPlay with the new system is just not ready and rather than have a so-so integration of CarPlay and bad customer experience, its better to just wait and launch the correct version over the air. Not a deal breaker given what the car offers in return for a daily commuter.

Volvo's Tesla Tryer

Not good 200 miles wouldn’t get most people out of any state

Ford Audi and Lincoln are getting android automotive

Fewer than 300 miles per charge.... No wonder it is called re-charged, as it really needs to be .... always!

Was on a plane a few months ago. Met a Volvo mechanic. He said whatever you do don’t buy the electric one. He said they all come back.

Range is too low to be practical beyond short daily commutes. People with longer commutes won't like the short range. After having a Tesla I think the best range for occasional 2-3x week charging is about 400 miles (which is similar to most gasoline engine vehicles). Ford and Tesla are getting close to that range with the cheaper cars for sure so I'm looking forward to a more affordable electric vehicle with that kind of range.

The screen is horrendous. No phone as a key. NEXT

200 miles a charge is a huge dealbreaker imo.

Correction, Volvo will go full electric by 2030.

1- starting 2022 volvo models will not have leather key fobs in addition of removing electric rear child locks and compass from the rear view mirror. The xc40 r-design and recharge loose the optional lava carpet for 2022 in addition to a tailored leatherette steering wheel replacing the leather on all xc40s. 2- no problems with my care by volvo xc40 along with the fact that I don't know why anyone cares about satellite radio because spotify is CHEAPER and you choose exact songs you want to listen to, not the 150+ channels that you pay the same price for if you use them or not. 3- my car has the same interior (r-design) and to me it's perfectly fine in addition to the huge doorbins and glove box hook which you didn't mention. Overall very rushed, and not as thorough as the older reviews. Also didn't take the time to edit out at 15:27 when you ran a stop sign.

Not sure why is it that automakers love to copy Tesla's infotainment, but their center console looks so out of place with that giant iPad. If they want to be a copycat at least make a better copy

Things I like: the speed, the interior (mostly), the exterior looks. The bad: the lack of Apple CarPlay. (Definitely a deal breaker for me), piano black plastic everywhere…ENOUGH!!! And a paltry 200-230 miles per charge…definitely a deal breaker. Thankfully I have my current lease on my VW for 3 1/2 more years so these companies have time to get their s**t together! And for what you get, the price is a bit too high. But a good review nonetheless!

Car companies need to be more creative with their front ends. Not having a grill offers more possibilities if you're bold enough. That fake cover grill here is pathetic.