When people complain about fuel subsidies and queues to buy petrol in Nigeria, some motorists are just concerned about electricity to recharge their cars the same way you charge your phones as Nigeria adjusts to electric vehicles and CNG.
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Now that the fully electric 2023 Volvo C40 arrives in Nigeria to compete with Tesla vehicles, design aside, the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge shares just about everything else with its XC40 Recharge kin, including its 402-hp electric powertrain, basic interior design, and onboard tech features.
The C40 Recharge lineup expands for 2023 with the addition of two trim levels called Core and Plus. The two new trims are available with an optional climate package, which includes heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a heat pump to help keep the cabin toasty in cold weather. A new charcoal fusion cloth interior upholstery is available, as is a wool-blend option called Midnight Zinc.
2023 Volvo C40 Quick specs
Combined power | 402 hp |
Combined torque | 486 lb·ft |
Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
Power | 201 hp @ 4,350 rpm (150 kW) |
Torque | 243 lb·ft @ 0 – 4,350 rpm (329 N·m) |
Transmission | Single-speed |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
Energy | 78.0 kWh |
Charging times | 120V: N/A 240V: 8.0 h 400V: 0.6 h |
2023 Volvo C40 performance
All the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge models come with two electric motors, one mounted at the front and one at the rear, which can deliver up to 402 hp; all-wheel drive is standard. You may also find this powertrain on the XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 electric cars, while the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge drives much like its squareback sibling. The Volvo C40 Recharge recorded similar results as the XC40 Recharge, including an identical 4.3-second zero-to-60-mph time.
2023 Volvo C40 Price In Nigeria
The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is a 5-seater SUV in Nigeria, working on a Single-Speed automatic transmission and A wheel drivetrain with a pricing tag of ₦120,000,000.
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