The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 will deliver significant savings to owners in running costs, including tax benefits. It can be charged to 80% of its battery capacity in as little as 40 minutes using a fast charger.
Inside, the car benefits from the company's brand-new infotainment system powered by Google Android, as well as taking the XC40's already renowned use of interior space even further.
Kristian Elvefors, Volvo Car UK's Managing Director, said: "For Volvo Cars, the future is electric. The battery-powered XC40 spearheads our ambitious sustainability strategy, while bringing the huge benefits of electric driving – and more – to an already award-winning package."
The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric marks a major milestone in Volvo Cars' electrification strategy, which is one of the boldest from any traditional car maker. As part of a long-term ambition to be climate-neutral by 2040, the company aims to reduce tailpipe emissions by 50% per car, and for half of all new vehicles it sells globally to be pure electric, by 2025.
The XC40 P8's long range does not come at the expense of performance, with its twin electric motors producing 408hp to deliver a 0-62mph time of only 4.9 seconds.
Source: Volvo