2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric consumer reviews

I was lucky to find this Volvo Certified 2021 XC40 Recharge that had just been returned by single user's 3 yr lease. It had 23,698 miles, all the extra accessories including heat pump, and amazingly enough the Volvo installed tow hitch package. Drove it, and slept on the purchase over night and then in morning decided to 'click' the buy button. I could not be happier. I've been a Volvo fan for over 50 yrs but recently had converted over to Toyota, sold the Toyota 4 months ago and had been car-less since. I don't drive that much these days so the 208 claimed max driving range was really of no concern to me. What I liked.... 1) Outside styling very pleasing to my eyes which to me was typical Volvo. 2) The minimalist look of the car's interior. 3) Seat comfort and adequate space in second row seating. 4) Easy entry/exit. 5) Keyless operation for entry and exit-locking. 6) The option for one and two pedal operation. 7) Easy to see/read the center display screen, with voice activation, as well as allowing the Apple CarPlay. 8) Quality interior door coverings. 9) Amazing powered huge overhead glass moon roof with motor operated closing shade. 10) 110v and 240v charging options - and maybe access to Tesla's charging infrastructure in next few months via special charging adapter. 11) Adequate USB-C ports + 2x 12v outlets. 12) Adequate cargo area with several well placed side hooks etc. 13) Auto opening for the rear hatch via the 'waving foot' action. 14) Telescopic and up/down steering wheel. 15) The extending driver seat's forward lip for extra leg support. 16) The almost quietness when driving. 17) Headlight beam bending when making turns and going around curves. 18) The Volvo Certified warranty extension offering. 19) The 20,000 mile/2 years maintenance cycle. 20) Drive comfort and stability at all speeds was very acceptable. 21) The XC40 Recharge's performance is simply outstanding. 22) My family/friends were all amazed and liked the XC40 Recharge. 23) Obviously pleased with all the safety aspects of the XC40 Recharge's features. 24) No screaming alerts and severe flashing lights when locking the car. 25) The 17-foot long charging cable was acceptable. 26) The 2000 pound towing capacity suited my requirements. 27) The price for the 3 yr old XC40 Recharge being some 55% off its 2021 MSRP. 28) No buyers remorse at all.

Bought a used 2021 with 23,000 miles on it, and it is actually getting better than EPA estimated range and efficiency. It’s a very well built car with modest luxury styling that doesn’t demand attention. However, if you do press the pedal all the way down it catches everyone (including yourself) off guard with how quickly it moves. It’s not too hard to use for a road trip if you let the built in google maps app plan things out. It charges over 150kw if you are on the bottom half of the pack, but it slows down as you get to 80% and above. You can pretty reliably trust the estimate for battery level at your final location to be equal or better. The used models are a great deal right now as people that bought EVs because they were rare let go of them at much cheaper prices. I’m really happy with mine!

Converting to all electric car was better than I thought. Test drove them all. Volvo turned out to be a "no-brainer!" Just love it, & one of the very best cars I have ever purchased.

With only a week of ownership, the XC40 P8 Recharge exceeds our expectations in every respect. The reliability is yet to be seen, but based on past experiences with a 1970 1800E, 1985 245 DL, 2001 V70XC, and 2004 S60AWD, the new battery electric vehicle (BEV) from Volvo is expected to serve us well (currently own three of the above models). Our current driving needs are easily satisfied by the realistic 200+ mile range specification. The Google-based Infotainment system provides complete routing with charging station availability for future road trips. Depending on state of charge (~20%), DC-fast-charging to take up to 40 minutes for recharge to 80%. The optional heat pump will increase the vehicle's range in cold climates.

Great design. Feels solid, heavy and safe, yet is extremely fast and powerful. Excellent visibility. Sits high. Lots of creature comforts and spacious interior. All the elements of a luxury car that you want, but not as “loaded” or sophisticated as a BMW or Mercedes. If you’re considering a Tesla, do yourself a favor and drive this car before you make a decision.

Volvo took everything great about the XC40 (storage, design, comfort) and made it better with the EV version. Range is lower than some new entries at 208 mi, but the interior is good, power is amazing, and they've thought through all the details (4 USB-C ports to charge between the front and rear seats!)

I am very happy to have a quiet comfortable energy efficient way to get around town. I have had my XC40 for just about 2 weeks and it is a big upgrade from my previous gas car. Home charging is a breeze so far, and the car is working as advertised with a few work-in-progress items still underway mostly with over the air software updates, final infotainment touches, and the volvo on call app function slated to be out later this year. The one pedal driving is very nice, and the quiet ride is appreciated in the comfy seats and bright interior helped along by the panoramic roof. Google automotive services is working well and the navigation and search functionality is really nice. For someone who needs a reliable, classy, eco-friendly car to get around town this is a great option. And for longer trips to the country we will see how it works with the 200+ mile range in warm weather soon. The dog approves as well enjoying spreading out in the back seat.