What's your view on the updated #VolvoXC40 , 🔥 or 🚫? 👇👇

@fredlabonte8946

8 ай бұрын

i have a 2022 electric Volvo with lot of problem , change the battery under warranty ( MADE IN CHINA ) and now the électric motor is very noisy back order from China , all the parts broke one after other, leak water inside like a pool, underneath rust , i pay for Volvo and i get a Chinese car , i have a Hyundai Kona with zero problem will NEVER BUY VOLVO AGAIN

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

@fredlabonte8946 sad to hear. 😢

@cats5351

8 ай бұрын

Made in China? So it's not a European car.... Just like wine produced in China is not French wine. For the price I'll get the Chevy Bolt

@tansutekin

8 ай бұрын

Well the price of this car in Turkey is 88350€ because of our famous tax policy. Its the price of Ultimate pack+color+climate pack+pixel led+metallic color & connect suet textile. I would better not to complain about the prices of cars in Europe 😂

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

@tansutekin insane tax! 😐

Been driving the 2023 twin motor model for over 6 months. It's once of the best cars I've ever driven. I really can't fault anything. I went into it consciously knowing about the range, but I hasn't bothered me even on long drives and australia's very average public charging infrastructure. In regular driving I've got 370-380 on 90% charge and around 350-360 on 100% on highway. It looks great and drives like a dream.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Good input 👍

Probably one of the best reviews of the XC40 out there, i've watched a few and you're really good at explaining everything in detail and also adding your own personal touch.

@ItsOnlyElectric

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it. Trying to stick to my thing. 👍

Im working in Gothenburg as an engineer and i will bring some of your frustrations/ideas to our teams. I did not know that the action button/tripometer ends the call!,

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Cool! It would be great. 👍

@jayakishoree7230

7 ай бұрын

That frunk ought to be three times what it currently is.

@raspas99

5 ай бұрын

If you are working as an engineer there maybe you have some insider information. Did the reliability of electrical vehicles in Volvo improved compared to recent and semi recent internal combustion vehicles?

@larsskov6716

5 ай бұрын

Please if you really work there. Could you please update the SW to do apple carplay to wireles not 1980ish by wire. thanks

@ItsOnlyElectric

5 ай бұрын

@larsskov6716 😂😂

I lover the way you took the video, it shows us to see a lot of details of the car. I would like to give you another thumb up if YT allows. Good Job!

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Will ask youtube to implement multi thumbs up. 😂 Glad you liked the video

Thank you for a very detailed review and description. Looking forward to get mine next week (same as yours)....

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Nice! Enjoy your new car 🚗

Great Video!! Thanks for the INFO 😊

@ItsOnlyElectric

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. 👍

Truly useful information. Thanks.

@ItsOnlyElectric

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I really appreciate your low key information filled video. I really respect your insights and opinions. I test drove the Volvo and was very impressed. Volvo has always had a reputation for quality and feels very solid. I like that they kept CarPlay and Android and Google. As you pointed out the Play Store has many apps including Apple and Amazon music. These these features that make the owner feel at home and cannot be underestimated when making a big investment. I’m going to keep test driving and comparing as the 2024 new year rolls out. I have a Chevy Bolt and love it but we would like something a little bigger. Volvo is in the running. Many thanks for doing a great job!

@ItsOnlyElectric

6 ай бұрын

Thank you and thank you for sharing that with me! 🙂 Right on point with the Android system, so important to be part of an evolution and not a static implementation.

Nice review! Subscribed. How does (gravel/potholes/uneven pavement) noise compare to the Model Y? My Model Y rumbles pretty loudly over rough surfaces, especially road joints and steel plates. I am hoping that the XC40 recharge dampens some of that rumble.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

I experience the suspension in the XC40 more comfortable and silent compared to the model y. Did a video about that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6p6m8iGidzSdNI.htmlsi=nzZpSthiQjkCR88x Thanks for subscribing 👍 Just saw your other comment.

Great video - didn’t hear you mention this about Apple CarPlay, does the ‘24 have wireless CarPlay like every decent new car these days?

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

It has support for apple car play by wire.

Nice 👍🏻

great review. I'm waiting for my new company car to arrive. I have gone for the Dual motor core spec and really looking forward to my first foray into the electric vehicle market. Will feel like a big change from my 2019 Ford Focus diesel.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

That's a really big jump! You will enjoy it. It's good performance in the awd version 👍

Great review

@ItsOnlyElectric

Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Good review thx! I've checked one in showroom and found that the space for right leg in the driver' seat is surprisingly strait. Otherwise would consider as a next car..

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Did not consider the straight position for the right leg.

@iLoveTheseRemoras

8 ай бұрын

The space for the right leg on this car is, though, much better than on the Polestar 2, where your knee is constantly hitting the hard plastic. Also in other terms the driver's ergonomy felt better on the XC40.

may i ask if this trim have a similar climate control like dog mode or camp mode 🙂 thanks

@ItsOnlyElectric

5 ай бұрын

Don't remember that unfortunately. 🤔

How cool were the vikings to be socially conscious enough to share beer equally. This Australian respects beer equality. Great review many thanks.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Haha!!! Glad you enjoyed it. Greetings from Sweden

Nice review. Subscribed to your channel. I just ordered one from this car. I was waiting for a while for it. I am from Turkey. Just I had concerns about bad weather conditions. Does RWD is good for bad weather conditions? I guess I should less worry about the fact electric cars are heavier than normal cars. But I want to have your opinion as well.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

On Turkish soil it wouldn't be a problem with RWD. Keep your tires in good shape and avoid steep hills during snow and you will be fine. I manage to drive the VW ID3 RWD in Swedish winters.

Does the "auto" one pedal drive works with all MY24 Versions (Core, Plus, Ultra)?

@ItsOnlyElectric

2 ай бұрын

Yes, as far as I know it's standard.

Thanks for the always nice review. Always been a fan of Swedish cars and the way how they „think“ and build cars with the focus on sustainability. Regarding drive modes: I think this is an overrated feature anyway for most cars, unless you’re driving a very sporty car and take it to tracks often or if you are very tech-savvy. My wife drives a similar sized SUV from Audi (still ICE, though) with five drive modes and she couldn‘t care less, as she always says. 😂

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Agree regarding the drive modes in general. The car should handle that automatically depending on how you drive. Eco mode is one thing that I think is needed in general though, where you by your own will turn off/limit certain functions to extend range.

NIce review. i'm liking nearly everything about this (why is it no one has made my *absolute* perfect car yet?). Some good little extra but needed practicalities. Rear screen wiper (and wash I assume) missed on so many new cars (presumably in the interests of looks) plus heated screen wash nozzles, Ive had the nozzles on my Kia freeze because EV and no waste engine heat. Also rear view looks great. I drove a MY, very nice but letterbox rv gets some getting used to. How is the front headrest? Is it adjustable? Pity about the rear footwell hump, so only really a 4 seater. I agree with you about auto regen thats on my Kia but its so random you never know what to expect after trying it a couple times i never went near it again. I run my current car on the lowest level of regen i guess i could get used to a higher level theres not much difference on a tesla from what i recall? From reading comments here though seems like i should also check out the Smart 3?

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Front headrests only adjustable in height, but still good positioned. Think its a decent amount of added regen to the Tesla compared running the EV6 on low.

@mondotv4216

8 ай бұрын

The Tesla is a ver consistent regen experience. They've blended the mechanic brakes and regen really well. There used to be an issue at high states of charge where the car couldn't regen much but Tesla remapped the mechanical braking in software so it now works as if you had full regen.

I have the Singel motor version for over a year now. and i'm very pleased the way the car is driving. I really had my doubts for the single engine (frontwheel drive) but that's no issue. The real "issue" with the car is the range on the highway. no way I can make 300 km's on a charge. (with 110 km/h) overall, I like the car, the seats, the infotaiment system, all the options. I miss my BMW X2 2.0 Diesel however. :-)

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Agree, 300km is a bit short. The big battery delivers more range. Just did a test, video on the way.

You didn’t mentioned the added feature of pedestrian warning system forward and reverse.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Good point ☝️

Getting mine April this year. Only thing i really find bad is the Apple carplay is by wire. I didnt really know this when i ordered it since who would release a car with wired carplay in 2024, so I didnt investigate. :(

@ItsOnlyElectric

5 ай бұрын

Good thing is that it uses Android Automotive, but if you aren't into android and google maps that won't help you that much. Buy yes wireless is to prefer.

I have ordered Single motor MY24 since June in Australia 🦘 Still in a waiting list 😔 the difference in the decor such as ambient light and gear knob and Harman Kardon, ain't included!! All of these sold on AWD twin motor which is my unable to reach 😵‍💫😭 but still excited to see and own it.

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

Nice, hope you get it soon. 🦘

@kodomo46

9 ай бұрын

@@ItsOnlyElectric 💕cool I will keep you posted 👑

@captaindasbomb6862

7 ай бұрын

Still waiting for my MY24. Been told April 2024. Very tempted to order an EX30 or Polestar 2 LR & see which one arrives 1st.

@ItsOnlyElectric

7 ай бұрын

@captaindasbomb6862 maybe switch to a ex30 then? It's a bit smaller thsn the XC40 though.

It is surprising that so many Auto reviewers spent so much of their review time, commenting on performance and fun driving experience when they are not reviewing a performance vehicle. The odd person who wants higher performance, driving dynamics, would not even consider this type of vehicle. That’s why sometimes it’s more helpful to review ladies who review these kind of cars from a Daily commute point of you.

Wish EVs would put the charge ports on the front. Chargers are not setup like petrol pumps where you drive alongside them (yet), so front ports make much more sense. Also, EVs should have a frunk for the cables. Longer term... roll on inductive charging.

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

But, the placements of the charge port on the xc40 is the best suitable for the worlds biggest charging network, Tesla supercharging.

@MIA-ow2js

8 ай бұрын

It's also worth mentioning that over 60% of collisions are head on and this could severely impact access and operation of the charge port. Granted this is only a statistic but certainly worth considering. I much prefer at the side personally speaking.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Good point ☝️

@iLoveTheseRemoras

8 ай бұрын

On-road inductive charging is a cool concept but it is never going to be available in any meaningful capacity. Building it would require a significant investment per kilometer, and you need it for really long lengths to make any difference. They don't even have enough money to keep the asphalt in a good shape.

@decimal1815

8 ай бұрын

inductive charging makes sense in car parking spaces to avoid the need for cable connections. There are a few interesting test sites around already. For example: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3llycOHf5zUmpM.htmlsi=Eze9jpxI_kXjk8Z2 @@iLoveTheseRemoras

I'm owner of a XC40 from 1 year (version single motor front drive FWD) it has very low efficiency 25 kWh/100 km @130 km/h. It means that in the highway you have a range of max 250 km (155 mls) with a battery of 67 kWh. With this new version (79 kWh) anyway the range is of 320 km no more! Please take care of it in your choice.

@Gr8dane85

8 ай бұрын

I drive 90% on the highway with speeds ranging from 90-130 km/h. I get 370 km of range from my XC40 MY24 LR RWD (and new engine) at 12 degrees C. It is NOT the most effecient car, no, but most don't need more range, and it looks waaaay better than the sucked candies out there.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

@fracturedbutwhole333 sucked candies... 😂😂

@austmel8862

Ай бұрын

The long term economy figure on my 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin is 20.3 kwh/100 km. You must have a very accelerator heavy foot. I got 17.5 kWh per 100km on a 300km very hilly stretch in a heavily loaded car. It seems to prefer the warm weather here.

@ItsOnlyElectric

Ай бұрын

@austmel8862 I have done the sane test with over 40 cars. 16.6 is a good consumption. 👍

@ItsOnlyElectric

Ай бұрын

@austmel8862 are you happy with yours? Congratulations to s nice car 👍⚡

Did you test the range? My Volvo extended range never got range for 500kms, maybe if I drive at 70kms/h all the time I would get once close to 500kms range, I’m very far from that number driving for one month now.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Yes I did. Video on the way. Stay tuned.

Good review but the reviewer seemed to miss the fact that you can change between the map and Spotify using the infotainment button at the bottom of the screen.

@ItsOnlyElectric

Ай бұрын

Thanks and good input 👍

Which one you would pick X40 P8 Ultimate or BYD Song?

@ItsOnlyElectric

4 ай бұрын

To different sizes. The new song coming to Europe now is a big step forward..

@felipebezerra682

4 ай бұрын

@@ItsOnlyElectric thanks for answering. I like how big Song is but it’s hybrid. At the same time I like the electric twin Xc40 but it’s compact. This doubt is killing me

@ItsOnlyElectric

4 ай бұрын

Sorry I was thinking of BYD Tang. I would not go for a hybrid. :)

Knowing android automotive,it will update anyway You can see the map on the speedometer and have Spotify on the central display

Tack!👍🌹

The version of this car from just under a year ago had a egregious design oversight of not having a dome light (or any other light for that matter) for the back seat unless you had the roof window spec on the car. Has that now been fixed? If not, I really hope no one buys it by mistake here in the dark Nordic winter. Also, the preceding version did not display the charging power for some incomprehensible reason, can the user see it now? A comment about the sound system would also be of interest, as both the basic and the "Harman/Kardon" spec in the preceding generation sounded bad.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Don't remember if there were lights at the back seat. The charging info on the screen is fantastic though, even shows too much. Voltage, Watts, amps,remaining time etc.

@iLoveTheseRemoras

8 ай бұрын

@@ItsOnlyElectric The one on your video has back seat dome lights (they show on the video) but I'm interested if they are now also there if you don't get the roof window. Good if they have improved the charging information!

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

@iLoveTheseRemoras ah ok!

I wished the AA had split screen. Like CarPlay

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Yes, would have been great

@andrei450

6 ай бұрын

AA has got split screen for a while now. The problem is 1) this is not AA, it's an Android based car system, and 2) Google/Volvo insist this system is "kinda" native AA (which is not), thus doesn't release a system update including support for the real AA (like they did with Carplay). Just the kind of attitude that p... the owners off

@ItsOnlyElectric

6 ай бұрын

@andrei450 that's sas to hear its kind of the main purpose of running android, be a part of the evolution.

In which condition will you choose this over Model Y 2024? Model Y is now around 70000 SEK cheaper.

@ItsOnlyElectric

7 ай бұрын

To be honest, no condition.

LLP range. EPA range makes it a non-starter. It’s 2024. Need well over 300 miles of EPA range.

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

293 miles of EPA on this one.

Been a Volvo driver for thirty plus years, so I would say that the rear lights have been copied by Nissan Juke. I still today, at a distance, think the Juke lights are very similar to the iconic Volvo rear lights. There are more here in the UK, but the Juke really looks similar, and especially at night. 🤘😎👌m-E-m

@ItsOnlyElectric

6 ай бұрын

Yes, the juke tail light looks a lot volvoish

Funny to see you calling the mobile phone stand an ashtray. If opened, the only thing that fits in is my cell phone.... And smoke from that interior part would be the battery of the phone starting to burn, I guess.

the nicest thing about volvo was always the front grill. now it looks bad. give me back the grills pls

@ItsOnlyElectric

3 ай бұрын

I think it looks ok. They clearly made it to differentiate it from the combustion version. It has evolved since the release.

I've the new xc40 recharge long range single motor with a range estimate of 570 km .when I picked it up the range estimator on the odometer said 350 km .I'm not even achieving that only a little above 300km the efficiency is showing 25km and getting worse as climate is cooling ,I've only been doing city driving in one pedal mode .am I driving inefficiently or have I been lied to .at the moment I'm really regretfull to have spent €59.000 on the core trim that has no fancy features even the boot floor doesn't have the divider .

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

That consumption sounds really high. Is that 300+km when charged to 80% or 100%?

Did you own a previous version? How was the reliability of that car?

@ItsOnlyElectric

5 ай бұрын

Me? No, just testing EVs. :)

@raspas99

5 ай бұрын

@@ItsOnlyElectric :D thanks!

I wish to see this car with 90kWh LFP battery from CATL and under 60k euros

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Would be a great option

False lagom etymology but nice review. Pretty sure the Orrefors shifter comes with the interior, not the trim.

@ItsOnlyElectric

3 ай бұрын

Ahh...that's how I learned about lagom but when I look it up now it seems to not be the case. 🙂 Of course it comes with the interior but for certain trim levels only. 😉 Tack! 🙂

2024 and still only 233 miles of range. Seems market uncompetitive, especially for the price...

That's a big improvement by going with RWD bias. However, the XC40 needs so much more than that to be able to compete. The infotainment system is sad. Not enough hard buttons. The regen is pretty much a joke. I can't believe you have to find it in layers on the center screen to change rather than paddle shifters. And having strictly a touchscreen is very distracting while driving. Give me a control knob or buttons on the steering wheel. I had not noticed HUD, power side mirrors, easy entry/exit seats or power steering wheel on the 2023 that I tested last year. Sorry Volvo. Not yet.

@austmel8862

Ай бұрын

I think you must be confusing it with another vehicle. My Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin has one of the strongest regens for an EV. It also has more controls than most. I agree that the switch between OPD on and off should be on a button.

@ItsOnlyElectric

Ай бұрын

@austmel8862 the car in the video is a single motor and that's makes the regen a lot weaker compared to twin motor. Regarding controls it may have changed since the test?

Rear seat thigh support seems to be so narrow

@ItsOnlyElectric

6 ай бұрын

Yes a bit narrow. I have very long legs though

Considering current GEELY cars... The #1 would be a better than "lagom" choice? :)

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

Yes, the number one, but then we are talking about the new and modern platforms like the one The Zeekr001 or Lotus Eletre are built on.

@MichaelMartinussen

9 ай бұрын

Yes, you are right :) What I meant to say was #3... Sorry about that slip ! @@ItsOnlyElectric

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

@@MichaelMartinussen np. 🙂

24:45 new model? :)

@ItsOnlyElectric

7 ай бұрын

Yes this is the updated XC40 2024, or what do you mean? 😃

i love the trash bin.

@ItsOnlyElectric

2 ай бұрын

Smart feature

Det är så konstigt! Äger Tesla 3 performance sen i våras. Min första elbil. Är helt ointresserad av typ alla andra elbilar. Förr blanda jag mellan många olika märken. Bensinare. Bmw, Citroen,Saab,Opel. Mercedes. Blir nog aldrig nåt annat än Tesla för mig nu. Dem har ju allt. Och ligger fortfarande före! 💪

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

Det är den effekten Tesla brukar ha på sina ägare. Lustigt, men så vart det för mig. Sedan dess har jag kört Tesla i 7 år. Men nu börjar det bli riktigt spännande på marknaden!

Why infotainment display is still old and vents are ugly ? :(

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

It's a car from 2018 and a small SUV, not volvos premium segment

@RomanMTino

8 ай бұрын

@@ItsOnlyElectricEX-30 will be cheaper. I thought after upgrade all Volvos will get infotainment like in EX-30 or EX-90. For me XC-40 with new infotainment will be ideal car.

Unfortiounantly 1-3 years to late! I had one of this when my Model Y was on paint job Worst car i ever had! Old tech! Small screen! Enormous consumption Also intresting to se that yo update charging but still have 11 kw when many other manufacturers have had 22 kw for a while now Its a really good test and presentation of the car but personally i think Volvo is in huge problems! They fall back extremly to other manufacurers is my feeling!

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

I see the XC40 as a good start and a test. As you say really not a class leading car, but still ok for people that transitions to EV. The real attempts ste the XC30 and XC90, the later is very late to the game. I'm hoping that the EX30 that comes beginning of next year will be good and sell well.

It’s ridiculous that you can’t have maps and media on the screen at the same time. Dealbreaker.

@austmel8862

Ай бұрын

You have the map on the driver display at all times and you can easily switch between the music and the maps, etc, on the main screen with the infotainment hardware button summary.

Why do european car makers never make reclyning back seat? While japanesse did it.

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

Good questions, japanese, Korean, Chinese and Tesla does it. Harder to find in European cars.

@iLoveTheseRemoras

8 ай бұрын

The Ford Kuga (same size car as this one) at least used to have reclining rear seats.

Nice job! Thanks, still like my 3 Chevy bolts better!

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Your Bolt must be a master piece. Need to test one. 🙂

Don't call it EX40, it's using the old platform and interiors.

@ItsOnlyElectric

26 күн бұрын

But it's renamed to EX40 by Volvo. Same car though

@AboveInShadow

26 күн бұрын

@@ItsOnlyElectric That's ridiculous what's next, EX60 using exactly the same car with a small battery? 🤣 At least the EX30 is a new vehicle.

@ItsOnlyElectric

26 күн бұрын

@AboveInShadow haha! They are just aligning the names so the EV lineup for it to make more sense.

@AboveInShadow

26 күн бұрын

@@ItsOnlyElectric Same car, don't care.

i have a 2022 electric Volvo with lot of problem , change the battery under warranty ( MADE IN CHINA ) and now the électric motor is very noisy back order from China , all the parts broke one after other, leak water inside like a pool, underneath rust , i pay for Volvo and i get a Chinese car , i have a Hyundai Kona with zero problem will NEVER BUY VOLVO AGAIN

@ItsOnlyElectric

8 ай бұрын

Sad to hear. Thanks for sharing.

You do understand that Volvo makes cars for people with no interest in cars at all? (mostly targeted against women). 😀

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

haha!! You have a point. Looking foward to the EX30, new platform new generation of Volvo.

@maurimasondo

9 ай бұрын

That's the vast majority of people

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

Totally true!

@BluCat86

9 ай бұрын

I love cars. My current daily is a 911. I’ve just ordered a c40 twin through my company car scheme. My mate who’s current daily is an Evo 10 has just taken delivery of an xc60. If you know, you know.

@ItsOnlyElectric

9 ай бұрын

@BluCat86 nice! whats the main reason for ordering a c40 twin?

Dont buy that sh*t car. No, you dont want to have ICE platform rebuilt for EV... Better go with SEA - EX30 or SPA2 - EX90... I drove XC40 and it was really terrible experience. Got one XC60 T5 MY19, will be buying EX30.