‘Ex-Volvo User’ surprisingly drives a Volvo XC40 Plus 66kWh 2024.
This is EVU’s second electric car, they’ve owned the Volvo XC40 less than a year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 5,000-10,000 miles and they achieve 160 miles from an 80% charge.
Why did you choose the Volvo XC40?
Changing from a Kia.
Positives
- Comfort
- storage.
Negatives
- Poor range
- constant updates
- aggressive safety systems
- feels unsafe without auto braking
- brakes without warning when approaching parked cars.
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No faults
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your Volvo XC40
I love the storage for the cables under the bonnet.
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
They catch fire!
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Toyota C-HR (BEV)
Electricity supplier & tariff
Intelligent Octopus Go
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Occupied when you really need them, expensive to use, no prices shown, faulty and need an app or card to access.
Insurance
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Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Volvo XC40
It costs more than petrol.
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