The XC40 P8 Recharge has just landed in SA with the first allocation sold out. The 2nd allocation is on its way and here’s what it will cost.
The first allotment of XC40 Recharge models sold out immediately on Volvo’s new My Volvo website, which makes purchasing a Volvo quick and simple without having to leave your home. Volvo SA has now ordered a 2nd allocation, which should arrive by mid-year and exclusively available via the website.
“All-electric vehicles sold in South Africa have traditionally come with hefty price tags – and this has undoubtedly been a deterrent. We know that there is an appetite in South Africa for electric cars and we were determined to give customers an attractive price,” says Managing Director at Volvo Car South Africa, Greg Maruszewski.
The XC40 Recharge is the Swedish brand’s first all-electric vehicle and the XC40 P8 Recharge is powered by 2 electric motors producing 304 kW and 660 Nm of torque. Acceleration from zero to 100 kph takes just 4.9 seconds with an electric range of 418 km.
The XC40 P8 Recharge also comes with a Volvo CARE package which includes a 5-year warranty and maintenance plan, 3-years comprehensive insurance, a home charger with charge cables and access to a petrol car for 2 weeks per year for 3 years. That means if you’re worried about range or charging infrastructure on your holiday, you can swap out your electric car for a petrol-powered SUV for 2 weeks and then return to your electric SUV at the end of the holiday.
On top of the standard warranty, with the battery pack is covered for eight years or 160 000 km.
“The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge all-electric is clearly a sign of things to come; the company announced that it would only manufacture electric cars by 2030, with all sales to be online. So, our future is clear, and it will be fully electric, sustainable, and online,” concludes Maruszewski.
How much does the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Cost in South Africa?
Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge – From R1 200 000
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