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Volvo C40 Recharge EV Deliveries Begin In India

The first two Volvo C40 Recharge models were delivered in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Volvo C40 Recharge

  • Volvo retails the C40 Recharge for Rs 61.25 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).

  • The EV is based on the same platform as the XC40 Recharge and is its coupe version.

  • Gets a 78kWh battery pack good for 530km of WLTP-claimed range.

  • Features a 9-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital driver display and ADAS.

The Volvo C40 Recharge went on sale on September 4, and after almost 10 days, the carmaker has started delivering the EV to customers. The first two units of the Volvo EV were delivered in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is a coupe version of the XC40 Recharge electric SUV, and is sold in a single fully loaded variant priced at Rs 61.25 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).

What Powers It?

Volvo C40 Recharge front

Volvo has provided the C40 Recharge with a 78kWh battery pack, having a WLTP-claimed range of 530km and an ICAT-claimed range of 683km. The EV comes with a dual-motor AWD setup rated at 408PS and 660Nm, enabling it to sprint from 0-100kmph in 4.7 seconds.

Volvo has made it capable of supporting 150kW fast charging that helps refill the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 27 minutes. The carmaker has supplied the C40 Recharge with an 11kW charger on board.

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Plenty Of Tech To Play With

Volvo C40 Recharge interior

The C40 Recharge’s equipment list packs a 9-inch vertically-oriented touchscreen, powered front seats with heating and cooling function, dual-zone climate control, 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, and a panoramic glass roof. You get luggage space in the front (31 litres) as well as the back (413 litres).

Volvo has ensured passengers are kept safe by providing the EV with seven airbags, hill-assist, a 360-degree camera, and a range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and blind-spot detection.

Who Are Its Challengers?

Volvo C40 Recharge rear

Volvo’s second EV offering in India doesn’t have any direct competitors but is an alternative to the BMW i4, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the Volvo XC40 Recharge.

Also Read: Kia EV5 Breaks Cover Globally, May Come To India By 2025

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Ola Electric Starts Construction On New Gigafactory Facility In India

# Ola Electric Starts Construction On New Gigafactory Facility In India

On June 21, 2023, Ola Electric announced that it was beginning the construction of its new Gigafactory facility in Tamil Nadu, India. To commemorate this milestone, the company held a ceremony and shared a video of the installation of the first pillar of the new construction on its official Instagram account.

Once completed, the new Ola Electric Gigafactory facility will cover an area of 115 acres and will add to the manufacturing capacity of the company’s first manufacturing hub called Futurefactory. The company aims to have the Gigafactory fully operational by early 2024 if everything goes according to plan. Given Ola Electric’s track record of building the 500-acre Futurefactory and quickly starting manufacturing operations, achieving this goal seems feasible.

In addition to the Gigafactory construction, Ola Electric has been keeping itself in the news with the upcoming launch of its new S1 electric scooter, which its CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has been teasing. This, along with its impressive manufacturing expansion plans, will help the company maintain its position and attract more riders and potential customers in India.

However, Ola Electric also faces challenges as it continues its growth in line with India’s electrification goals. The company’s social media channels reveal some customer complaints about its services and products, although the company promptly responds to these comments with direct messages, promising to address the issues.

While the company initially focused on electric two-wheelers, it also made headlines in February 2023 when it announced plans to invest $920 million in the production of its own electric cars and batteries. All of these vehicles, including two-wheeled and four-wheeled ones, will be manufactured in Tamil Nadu. Ola Electric aims to produce 140,000 electric cars per year once it reaches full production capacity. Furthermore, the company has expressed interest in expanding beyond India’s EV market and exploring opportunities in neighboring countries like Nepal, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the European Union.

Ola Electric’s current hashtag of choice is #EndICEAge, underscoring its commitment to replacing internal combustion engines with electric vehicles. As the company’s journey continues, we will provide updates on any future developments.

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