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Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is designed for customers looking for an edgy design, electrification and cutting-edge technology.

LUXURY car maker Volvo Car Malaysia marks the next chapter in its electrification journey with its first ever electric-only SUV – the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric that is also the second luxury electric vehicle to be assembled locally.

Speaking at the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric launch, Volvo Car Malaysia managing director Charles Frump announced to underline the company’s commitment for electrification.

“Our heritage of safety and sustainability is elevated by the electrification milestones we have achieved thus far, especially here in Malaysia where we have encouraged many to adopt a more sustainable driving experience.

“Today, we bring the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, an embodiment of everything we stand for – 100% electric with zero tailpipe emissions. It’s a true electric vehicle, designed to provide a new sustainable mobility experience,” said Frump.

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Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is a true electric vehicle designed to provide a new sustainable mobility experience.

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is a true electric vehicle designed to provide a new sustainable mobility experience.

Volvo Car Malaysia is committed towards its sustainability ambition and is on track to becoming a fully electric car company by 2030, with aims for 75% of its sales to come from the Recharge Pure Electric line-up by 2025.

Available in five colours – Crystal White, Black Stone, Silver Dawn, Sage Green and the latest colour Fjord Blue – the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is designed for customers looking for an edgy design, electrification and cutting-edge technology.

It comes with a full electric powertrain that produces an output of 408hp and 660Nm of torque, enabling it to go from 0 to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds*. It can cover a range of over 450 km* on a single charge, while also featuring the ability to charge up to 80% in 28 minutes**.

The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is launched at a hassle-free price of RM288,888*** on the road and comes as part of a hassle-free package that includes five years of vehicle warranty, eight years of battery warranty or 160,000km (whichever comes first), five years of Volvo on Call (Roadside Assistance), five years Volvo Service Included (VSI) or up to 100,000km (whichever comes first), four years Digital Service and a charging cable.

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The electric car is designed for customers looking for an edgy design, electrification and cutting-edge technology.

Meanwhile, the introduction of the ‘online sales’ platform will enable customers to directly make a purchase with Volvo Car Malaysia and securely make their payments online.

This also marks history as the platform is the company’s first-ever initiative to sell cars directly to its customers in Malaysia.

“Our customers’ journey to owning a Volvo will be seamless from here on and one that is in-line with our hassle-free price. Together with our authorised dealers, the online sales platform will enhance the buying experience of every customer,” said Frump.

The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is available via an e-commerce platform that would enable customers to make bookings and payments directly to Volvo Car Malaysia on the company’s

official website

.

Interested buyers can book a test drive through Volvo Car Malaysia’s website or contact any Volvo authorised dealer to experience the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric nationwide.

For more information, visit

www.volvocars.com/my

or follow Volvo Car Malaysia on

Facebook

and

Instagram

.

*Range figures as per Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (“WLTP”) derived from laboratory testing. Real world range can differ from the stated figures.

**Charging times are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.

***Price in Peninsular Malaysia, with sales tax exemption.

 

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