SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE if you want Clean Energy & Electric Vehicles to be the norm. We wanted to show you how the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge is the perfect school run car, but due to restrictions we had to replace school children with some very well behaved dogs instead! The XC40 P8 Recharge might be big and heavy, but it also has the stability and safety you would expect from Volvo. Despite being a 5-seater family car it offers some serious performance with a decent range and the ability to rapid charge. There's nothing wrong with it, its a joy to drive, but it's expensive and when you consider the petrol version is around half the price you have to wonder why they can't make the electric model more affordable. Make sure you are subscribed then enter 'The Great EV Giveaway' for your chance to win an EV for a year and lots of other fantastic prizes fullycharged.show/EV-Giveaway/ ​ Fully Charged is 100% independent thanks to KZread Memberships and Patreons. Without you this channel wouldn’t be possible! If you’d like to help support the Fully Charged channel and its mission: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow ​ Become a KZread member: use JOIN button above Subscribe to Fully Charged & the Fully Charged PLUS channels Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : buff.ly/2GybGt0 ​ Browse the Fully Charged store: shop.fullycharged.show/ ​ Visit our LIVE exhibitions in the UK, USA & Europe: FullyCharged.Show/events ​ Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ ​ Visit: FullyCharged.Show ​ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/fullychargedshw ​ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fullychargedshow ​ Timestamps: 0:00​ Dogs! 1:03​ School run car 2:34​ Dog introductions 3:08​ Unexpected Hector 3:34​ Back to the car 4:27​ S'alright 4:41​ Odd pricing 5:34​ Triple charging 6:43​ Battery/Range 7:25​ Charging 9:20​ Joy to drive 9:42​ Super boot 10:37​ Tow-tastic 11:42​ Where are the miles? 12:02​ Google says no 13:00​ Nice interior 14:55​ Electric in mind 16:14​ Fast car 17:09​ Volvo safety 17:49​ Rocked out 18:20​ Funky frunk 19:32​ Solid 20:09​ Comfy back 21:36​ Double the cost 23:24​ Subscribe, support, join

@ashleylee4446

3 жыл бұрын

Nice car, BUT £60k? Err, no thanks.

@williambonsor3915

3 жыл бұрын

That cost too much the plug-in hybrid version is much better but for some reason it’s not four-wheel-drive and annoyingly they don’t make a V 60 cross country thats hybrid🤯🤬🤬🤯👎

@chrisnorman1183

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers from Aussie upside down land!

@zerefcifer

3 жыл бұрын

WHAT'S MY RANGE? :)) I cannot believe you haven't thought of that. :)

@RWBHere

3 жыл бұрын

In over 40 years on the road, I've never allowed a dog into a car. It's unlikely that I ever shall.

Can we all appreciate how Fully Charged is 100% transparent and honest about ludicrous pricing scheme and low effort from manufacturers to NOT drive prices down? Take any other "regular" car review, they NEVER speak their mind about the price and certainly NEVER criticize a pricetag. Fully Charged is the only "mainstream" (and I think it's ironic to write this now about FC) media to denounce this. This is why I'm a supporter. Keep doing what you guys are doing, this is amazing. Laughed my ass off, enjoyed the doggos and clapped hard at Bobby speaking truths. Another great episode

@AbWischBar

2 жыл бұрын

The fun thing is that in Denmark most cars cost double of what you would pay in other countries. So we are used to high prices. However, for what you get, and in comparison to other cars in Denmark, the XC40 recharge is reasonably priced and I am so happy about it. It still is lots of money, but it is not impossible.

I do like the Swedish Death Metal noise it makes when moving, none of that futuristic stuff like the Taycan and etron GT.

@anuraghembrom

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same :D

@Zladcore

3 жыл бұрын

It is the Song Bleed by Meshuggah :) fantastic band.

@RWBHere

3 жыл бұрын

Oh. I thought that there was a fault with a wheel bearing. 😁

@joaosil

2 жыл бұрын

@@RWBHere Nice one 😂😂

@bidonga

2 жыл бұрын

My Mind was blowned when I heard it. But then I thought I had imagined it. Great taste in music, Robert.

Bleed by Meshuggah snuck in under the calm piano music. @4:00-4:16 Nice little easter egg.

@sn0tkore

3 жыл бұрын

Good ear. I thought it was lamb of God or something. Didn't know he had it in him.

@olamarvin

3 жыл бұрын

Classic Llewellyn to be blasting some lovely Meshuggah.

@ROGIERSON

3 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻king👏🏻shit👏🏻👏🏻

@tonystanley5337

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was Napham Death.

@smooothyyy

3 жыл бұрын

YEAH i thought iam the only one who got it. I hoped the song to go full volume. Cant believe he is blasting Meshugga while doin a review :D

Well done, Robert and the Fully Charged team, for openly and unambiguously highlighting the frankly ludicrous pricing by these car manufacturers. For years and years, the barriers to entry were the lack of cars, range anxiety and the charging network. They are no longer problems It is now price, and it has to change to make mass adoption of this technology possible. Keep up the fantastic work.

@jayarbe60

3 жыл бұрын

Volvo (and the other ICE manufacturers) have two promlems: 1) battery supply is constrained by however many their suppliers are able to make (never enough) so they need to temper demand and 2) the current need to not cannibalise ICE sales. Because, for most people, the simple fact is that EV's are just better. They^re faster, cheaper to run, quieter, smoother so, when faced with an equal choice, who wouldn't go for the EV? Faced with these problems, and finding themselves supply constrained, the manufacturers opt for premium pricing. Like you say, this has to change or Tesla (and maybe some of the other better-funded EV startups) will eat them for lunch. ICE manufacturers find themselves between a rock and a hard place, basically.

@Darkest_matter

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayarbe60 I like sporty petrol cars though.

@jayarbe60

3 жыл бұрын

@@Darkest_matter Fair enough. I did say most people would choose the EV. Not everyone... :^)

@Darkest_matter

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayarbe60 I'd choose an EV if it was cheaper

@XLoaferY

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayarbe60 I think this is spot on. the wait for this car is already many months (probably because of the semi-conductor shortages).

I fully appreciate the doggy cam :)

22:16 Robert, you hit the nail on the head. Thank you!

"Rock out as you drive to the supermarket to get some milk" Hilarious as always, great review too

Subtitles: „What do you think of the vulva?“. 😂

@gazzafloss

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I don't mind it, to be honest...

@RomanRoman-xi3dv

3 жыл бұрын

@@gazzafloss but do you like it? Like it and dont mind it are worlds apart😀

@gazzafloss

3 жыл бұрын

@@RomanRoman-xi3dv would it help if I said "very partial to it", have been for many years...

@RomanRoman-xi3dv

3 жыл бұрын

@@gazzafloss my english is not so good. What would "partial to it" mean? I know the word PART...but i dont understand the meaning of the pharse partial to it?

@gazzafloss

3 жыл бұрын

@@RomanRoman-xi3dv that means, "I like it very much", without sounding over enthusiastic. Over enthusiasm can series work against you in certain circumstances...

Ok, I was already happy to watch the show, but when my pup saw the other dogs, he insisted on watching the episode with me...multiple times.

Thought the car was making a strange noise! Then realised Robert was listening to heavy rock/metal!

@Barefoot_Joe

3 жыл бұрын

Swedish Death Metal to be precise

@alanbrad3727

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! Not what i expected coming out of a SUV Volvo

@shonunezekiel

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was the pedestrian warning noise at first!

@EleanorPeterson

3 жыл бұрын

@@shonunezekiel - It was. The heavy rock that he referred to and used to try out the Harman Whatsit stereo was something entirely different. This was just some very muted pedestrian warning noise. Swedish Death Metal, ha, ha, ha. A bit of a Volvo joke, no doubt, but marginally better than the usual electronic beeps and burbles.

@markbillington85

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I heard Meshuggah! That's brilliant!

30 seconds into the video and already my favourite FCS video. Let’s keep the dogs in all the reviews?

I think I could watch this kind of video exclusively for the rest of my life. Dogs and EV’s 😍👍🏼

I really can’t see them selling too many of these at that price.

@1965GJS13

3 жыл бұрын

That pricing is very deliberate. It is specifically set so they won't sell any in the UK! Volvo don't *want* to sell any in the UK.

@experimental_av

3 жыл бұрын

Germany is the hottest EV market right now with lots of subsidies. Not a bad offer after all those. People have always paid more to drive a Volvo.

@EleanorPeterson

3 жыл бұрын

I think you may be missing a key point about EV ownership. Some evangelical peeps are actually PROUD that they have to pay more for their vehicles. By paying more than others can afford, their commitment to a greener future is recognised and applauded by the community. Paying through the nose is glorious and a clear endorsement of their planet-saving credentials. Why, they're virtually superheroes. A cheap EV would be anathema. Paying a lot for their vision of the future gives them a warm sense of self-worth as they sacrifice their disposable income for the greater good of mankind. Yay. The idea of a cheap, simple, common EV offends them because it doesn't take their religion seriously enough. It's a little bit like veganism in that respect: some people just quietly live the lifestyle and get on with things, but others are militant and take every opportunity to announce their choice. They begin every sentence with "Well, speaking as a vegan, I find that -" Many EV owners aren't too different. Read a few Comment sections either here or on the Transport Evolved channel and see how often the word Tesla crops up. "Well, speaking as a Tesla owner, I find that -" Yeah, right, thanks for that. People like to make it perfectly clear that they're nobly and heroically paying a premium to keep the EV future alive and selflessly giving whatever the manufacturers demand. Because they're patriots too, of course, and China might be watching. Also, they don't want to be overlooked when their lord and saviour Ego Muskrat welcomes them to heaven (on Mars) and hands out the clouds, iHarps and carbon-fibre angel wings. I imagine that British Volvo owners will love the fact that their 'statement' has cost them an extra £20,000. EVs for proper people have to be reassuringly expensive, like BMWs. Why get a free dog from the rescue home when you can spend £8,000 on a pedigree puppy? Mmm... Satisfying...

@jonpetter8921

3 жыл бұрын

Norway have sold 1530 of those this year so far.

@charlestoast4051

3 жыл бұрын

Way too expensive - especially when it's made in China, or uses a Chinese platform, or "running gear" as Robert describes it. None of the major established carmakers want to sell EV's until they absolutely have to, and they will be able to keep the prices high until ICE cars are no longer allowed to be sold.

Another brilliantly done review, from Robert and the fullycharged team. I so look forward to your uploads. Thankyou!!❤👍👍👍👍

Such a huge fan of your videos and podcasts. Thank you so much from Switzerland 😊

It's way too expensive for such a car, even in Europe I wouldn't pay that much

@Keoponloeu

3 жыл бұрын

Umm it’s a Volvo what chu expect

I love how in-depth these videos are!!!

Wow, was hoping for a volvo xc40 recharge video from you. Does not disappoint!

Clicked like just for the dogs.

It priced at £60,000 because Volvo believe the UK public will pay that amount!!!!!

Robert you are one of my favorite people I've not met. I really hope to say thank you in person someday. See you then.

That awful colour looks so good on this car, however, the price does not.

@terrygolden7726

3 жыл бұрын

nope the color looks like someone vomited up pea soup.

10:53 For those wondering, this is 13-pin to 7-pin trailer socket adaptor. This one actually has two 7-pin sockets - one for standard functions (turn indicators, brake lights, tail lights) that all trailers must have and one for secondary functions (fog lights, reversing lights, +12V permanent (usually refrigerator in caravans) +12V via ignition lock) that most trailers don't have. It is usually caravans that utilise such functionality. 13-pin (ISO 11446) is newer standard that incorporates all of the functions above and currently you often need an adaptor. Some basic trailers are still manufactured with 7-pin (ISO 1724) plug, despite most new cars being fitted (in case of factory fitted towbar) with 13-pin socket.

Loving the new presenters.

@Barefoot_Joe

3 жыл бұрын

what? no new presenter in this..

@mach1nefan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barefoot_Joe it's the dogs... the dogs are the joke...

@Barefoot_Joe

3 жыл бұрын

@@mach1nefan Ohh humour, that stuff. I may have some at the back of the cupboard I never use ;)

@mach1nefan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barefoot_Joe 😂

I have this car in the US. It’s phenomenal. Legit got it over competition for my dogs. Huge Great Dane and rottie. I think we might be Volvo for life now. Amazing car. But I wish it had an actual dog mode like Tesla does. The pre conditioning alone is not good enough to leave dogs in the car with hot weather. You can see the range under “range optimizer.”

"Will towing affect the range? DERRR" Hilarious 😂

I just ❤️ those doggies ! And your sense of humor !

Watching this with the wife as she's after an EV too. We were fully on board with the Volvo until you got to the price . . . . Insanely expensive! That's a big no from us, you can go for the supremely excellent iPace for essentially the same money.

@Lewis_Standing

3 жыл бұрын

Similarly inefficient heffalump the ipace

@jeremymorse2087

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lewis_Standing Yes the iPace is certainly not the most efficient and a long way off my Model 3 but the point is if you’re spending £60k then at least go for the far better appointed car which the iPace is over the Volvo.

Entertaining as always Robert thank you.

Great to finally see a review about compatibility with dogs! When we had a Newfoundland (which is huge), no saloon/ hatch or estate car had enough headroom. Even Volvo's XC90 SUV was nowhere near big enough. It took a small Van (Transit Connect, VW Caddy or Citroen Berlingo) to fit him in the back. Now we have to buy a car for a Bernese Mountain Dog, which is smaller but still large. The XC40 Recharge, Ionic5, Mustang Mach E, Tesla Model 3 are all too small in the back. The Answer? A Skoda Enyaq.

Another quality review. This channel convinced me of the benefits of electric cars, which will be my next choice. Thank you

Great review! Subscribed.

Volvo XC40 Recharge base price is $65,000 CAD (£37,500) here in Canada.

@EUROtrash900

3 жыл бұрын

probably a Brexit thing with customs and duties

Good review Robert, many thanks for this.

Wow... In Canada, this car starts at 64,950 CND (37,500£)... In Australia, this would be 68,000 AUD instead of the expected 97,000 AUD... I guess driving on the wrong side of the road comes at a price...

@theairstig9164

Жыл бұрын

71,000 in Australia in 2023

"Sometimes when I try and explain how things work, they don't work." Every other journalist I know of usually does the hands-free tailgate demo about three times before it works. I seem to remember Robert only ever having to do it once every time.

Other car journalists: Look at the flowing lines of this generation´s design language... Robert: *slaps the dashboard* this puppy solid

Something people have to understand about this car is that it is fully loaded with all the extras. If you do the same with the ice version you get to a very similar prize. That's usually the strategy for all new cars, fully loaded while cheaper variants follow.

They like dags I guess :). I'm working on getting into a P*2 soon and I also have a dag. Sort of a Volvo then? You're well quotable too Robert great video every time: "Sometimes when I try and explain how things work, they don't work."

Nice looking car but the pricing is baffling - why would you spend that on a small SUV when you could get a larger and more premium BMW iX3 or Jaguar IPace etc for the same price. This should be more like £40k IMO

@theta2170

3 жыл бұрын

He said in mainland Europe it is £40k equivalent. Much more reasonable price. Clearly Volvo just don’t want to sell these over here.

@David-bl1bt

3 жыл бұрын

@@theta2170 rip-off Britain.....as usual 🥴

@Leopold5100

3 жыл бұрын

@@David-bl1bt and Australia, when it gets here

A mix between a Bond villain (little white on lap) & dogs arses front and centre - best start to a video ever - you editor is the new David lean

Nice to see the (brief) inclusion of the 'weather' infographic (sunny intervals, windy, etc) - handy for comparing reviews in different conditions.

@fullychargedshow

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we are trying to bring it into all our car reviews now. Gives the viewer a better sense of range with the conditions we are putting them through.

I do have this very expensive EV and I must say it's a joy, I've had a Tesla Model 3 and at first it was wonderful but after a while it began to fail at being a reliable car. Whereas this is, unassuming, spacious and performs really well, for me, worth the price even in the UK.

Unjustifiable price in the UK. Nothing else to see after hearing that price tag

Loved seeing the scenery around Minchinhampton common and Gloucester!

Good presentation, thank you

Great stuff Robert, thank you.

Thanks for another great video!

Robert you're the Best !

I love the end point of this episode

30 seconds in and this my favorite review thus far.

Don't forget the UK pricing includes 20% VAT which goes straight to the government. US prices are quoted without sales tax (it varies by county in some states even) so it's not really a fair comparison.

@happysporran

3 жыл бұрын

But 10% import tax

@Barefoot_Joe

3 жыл бұрын

Come on, he knows how to compare prices..

I agree with your choice of driving music

Your videos are great congratulations

Glad I stumbled across this channel. Work are changing the car lease scheme to only supply EV and PHEV cars, so you provide an excellent resource to see what is available…don’t know just yet tho which manufacturers we can choose from.

@fullychargedshow

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you along for the EV ride

The music coming in at 3:59 😂😂👌

Dogs and EV... Love this channel!

Great show!

Very good content as always , wondering if perhaps the high price is to push there month to month leasing program they started recently

Ive got a 2 litre inscription pro petrol. Only done 2000mls so far but i love it, it just feels like a quality car, not the quickest but quick enough.

Great review!!! I have a Petrol XC40 with a years lease left - This is one of the few cars I have ever thought to lease again - but I want an electric and Volvo - well you have a year to sort the price out! Let’s face it tho - most of the prestige makes are doing the same - where’s the incentive ? Maybe in 10 years they will get the message.

I like the graphics, a very nice touch

Be interesting to see how Volvo's pricing strategy holds up when Tesla launch the Model Y in the UK....

@zzbuckley

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not holding well at the moment. My dealer said that a lease would be about £7k down and £700 per month. It’s a £30k car.......

@Merzboi

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the Volvo subscription, sounds like it's cheaper than that dealer! Although still way too expensive. Can lease an Audi etron for 600 a month with 1 month down.

@marcsimmonds5483

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeb1039 which electric cars are you talking about? Btw in five years mine had needed some new tyres and er... that's it.

Nice review!

Thanks for the video.. Any idea of turning circle?

KIA E Niro 4+ 64kW battery 250+ miles of range 7 year warranty £35,500

@dalroth10

3 жыл бұрын

Can you actually get a new e-Niro 4+ for that price in the UK? I think the cost of this is now nearer £39,000 after the scrapping of the EV altogether for cars over £35,000. That said, your point is still valid ..... the e-Niro costs nothing like the Volvo and provides a better range. I think Road Rash hit the nail on the head by saying that Volvo believe that UK buyers will actually pay this crazy, inflated price.

@jay-uo2bi

3 жыл бұрын

I hope they make the 2022 Sportage in an electric model and drop the Niro.

@Lewis_Standing

3 жыл бұрын

@@jay-uo2bi They are dropping the Niro I'm told in all versions except the electric

@davetravels9273

3 жыл бұрын

The Niro is much smaller and much slower. This is a proper luxury car with the mechanics to match. Look at the reguralr hybrid Niro vs the regular hybrid XC40. Also, it seems like Volvo wants people in the UK to subscribe to this car rather than purchase it, which does make sense if you plan on keeping it for less than 7 years anyways and is much more economical.

LOL What a fabulous video & a superb XC40 Volvo EV 😍

At £60,000 and as it looks like Volvo is taking the UK car buyer for mugs. It might be time to stop importing them altogether.

@senna4281

3 жыл бұрын

They are not the only car manufacturers to advantage of the uk. Even when we were part of the EU prices for the UK were inconsistent with the cost in main land Europe. Why is it that think the rip UK off and get away with it. I think as I hope most UK residents will do is not to buy Europe can unless they are made in the UK. I am hoping that in the future that we attract new electric car manufacturers that includes Tesla, Hyundia, Toyota, and Nissan new EV suv and build then hear in the UK. I think manufacturers forget we have upto 35 million car, vans, trucks etc in this country.

@evilmario6061

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnbruce9698 what's left to buy?

@evilmario6061

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnbruce9698 not much then

Another entertaining episode

I know of a Royal Mail fleet manager who would love to have EV vans on his fleet because they each travel less than 100 miles a week around the city, but he can buy two replacement ICE vans for the cost of one EV

Best road test ever

Meshuggah ✌️Respect! Haha love the video.

I love volvo cars * thanks for the amazing vedio*

Great video. The Sono Sion is looking to address the 'We all don't need to individually own a car' issue with inbuilt software and App for community car sharing. I know you guys have tested the development model Sion so would be great to revisit closer to production date.

My favorite cars reviewer in all channels

£60k I don't *kin think so

Nice review... Ta!

Gotta be the only EV reviews I laugh at so much due to Robert's awesome sense of humour and humility. Loved the doggie cam! Honestly a pretty boring looking car and colour however I would feel safe in one for sure. Well done Robert, Well done Volvo, Well done K9s. Kia Kaha from Aotearoa. ;-)

Nice to see Minchinhampton feature in you video

Great review. I did a comparison between this, the ford mach 3, vw id4, and model y.. (I lease volvo for over 17 years. Loyal customer) I narrowed my decision between vw id4 awd vs tesla model y. If id 4 awd has 300 mile range, it would be nice. But I decided on the ID4. 250 miles is ok. Be better to have 300 and after 15 years I have a 50 mile buffer. I am not getting a tesla for its racing speed and auto pilot.

I have a wall painted that colour, I love it

Lovely looking, top quality car. I’d like one but will not consider buying one. As soon as Robert told us about the pricing structure and the higher cost to UK customers, Volvo lost me.

Great review. We have driven the diesel one since they were introduced, and it feels very loose to drive compared to my Tesla. The app works, and allows basic unlocking and seeing where the car is, trip recording and so forth. Very basic stuff compared to others and I hope the Recharge has a more complete app for an EV (time to charge, etc). Here in Switzerland I got a quote of around CHF 70K, which is more than the Diesel by about 15K, but the garage will always give a discount of some type when pushed. Might well trade in the Diesel for one.

The electric towbars are standard across the Volvo range. I have two :-) The Volvo Common Modular Architecture (CMA) platform was always designed for pure electric and plug-in hybrid.

Haha 'shonky' - your wife has clearly been influencing your slang, love it! As a car it's fine but shocking how much money they want for it, esp compared to the petrol version!

Nice one love the dogs ❤️

I’ve driven a gas(petrol) version of the XC-60 here in the USA. 2019 or 2018 model year. It has the pilot assist, which I was very impressed by the way it follows the curves, brakes (even to a stop) with a car in front of you, and goes again. I’m not saying it’s as good as Tesla Autopilot, because I haven’t driven a Tesla. But it is the best system I’ve driven, maybe second to a Tesla....

absolutely hear you on riding a bike in the rain and snow, I gave my car up 2 years ago and have used my electric bike ever since, that said I've had enough, it's too cold in the UK to ride bikes all year round. We need something between a car and a bike!

Looks very good

11:30 This was a good moment for a short Robert failing compilation, maybe next time, when something is working right away :) :) :)

Good show Robert Once again i am dumbfounded by auto manufacturers thinking that ANYBODY would think that an electric car at sixty thousand pounds would be an option when the same car with a combustion engine is less than half the price for a box on wheels that moves you from point A to B economics will win every time and the manufacturer that realises this will be a very rich company

*Mr. Llewellen* your show has really _gone to the dogs._ I for one *_approve._* 👍🤣

Listening to Meshuggah! Wow. 😍🤘

Looks like a great car, but I don't see why (for 60K!) you'd pick it over an I-Pace, or save some money and go for the ID4, Enyaq, Niro or Mach-e (or indeed a Model Y, whenever they come to the UK)

Fold away trailer hitch is awesome. Robert calls a 3500 kg trailer chunky. I'd love to see his reaction to consumer pickup truck towing numbers in the US.

A excellent video Robert, I concur it is a very expensive machine, plus alas I am married to the original voice of Apple, so I have to obey :o)...................

Many people consistently fail to consider several crucial points when comparing car prices between different countries: 1. VAT is included in list prices in Europe, however i EU it varies from 17 to 27%, depending on the country. 2. In USA, the list prices are excluding not only what they call shipping and handling - which is usually around 1000 USD - but more importantly *excluding* VAT, so for these reasons car prices in USA are consistently lower. 3. In some countries there are heavy registration taxes on new cars, such as in Denmark where it starts from 85% (hydrogen cars are tax exempt). 4. Standard equipment level and base model level varies from market to market so unless the specifications are the same, the value of the product is not the same. For that reason cars in Denmark as an example often have the minimum level of standard equipment since they are slapped with 85% tax. 5. MSRP is often fixed for a year at a time, which means that exchange rates may skew the comparison significantly during the year. 6. Tax incentives varies between countries. For sure there are even more factors that play a role, but to summarise: just comparing a few different countries list prices without understanding exactly what is included does not reveal the pricing policy of the car manufacturer.

can't wait for Dacia Spring review!

If that was Norwegian death metal you were playing in that Volvo good on ya mate🤘🏻😝