As more and more drivers here in Pennsylvania, and across the country, consider upgrading their ride to the cutting-edge performance of an electric vehicle these days, the Faulkner Volvo Cars Trevose team is excited to introduce you to one of the best EV options around - the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Noteworthy as the first all-electric vehicle to premiere in the Volvo lineup, the XC40 Recharge takes all of eye-catching style and luxury that drivers love about our traditional, gas-powered, subcompact XC40 SUV, and powers it with a powerful electric motor. It has two rows of seating that can easily accommodate up to five people, an impressive electric driving range, and front and rear cargo spaces that can easily ferry all of your important cargo wherever you need to go.
But while the Volvo XC40 Recharge is a worthwhile investment for any EV shopper in the Trevose area, we also know that it's not the only choice competing for your attention. Plenty of other automotive brand names are busy releasing electric SUVs these days. To help you choose the best fit for your needs, we've put together a side-by-side comparison of the XC40 vs. the competition for you here.
2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge vs. 2022 Tesla Model Y
Another well-known luxury brand name that may be competing for your attention is Tesla. The carmaker produces a lineup of electric cars and SUVs, including the Tesla Model Y. Although longer in overall length than the XC40 Recharge, the Tesla Model Y has a lot in common with our EV model, including standard all-wheel drive. But they also differ in several area, and our SUV comes out ahead in a few key places.
Charging Time
When purchasing a new EV, one of the most important things for Trevose, PA drivers to consider is charging time. Will your EV be ready to go in the morning when you are? With the Volvo XC40 Recharge, that's never a concern, because our SUV is ready to go in just 8 hours. By the time you're ready to leave for your commute in the morning, the Volvo XC40 Recharge has been fully charged and is ready to face the day. However, the Tesla Model Y will take a bit longer to be ready to go, as its recharging time from zero to a fully charged system is more than 11 hours.
Performance
Both electric SUVs offer the efficiency and power that are signature to EV engineering. But when it comes to getting you safely up to highway speeds, the Volvo XC40 Recharge has a quicker acceleration and performance than the Tesla Model Y. While the XC40 Recharge can get from zero to 60 mph in as quick as 4.5 seconds, the Tesla Model Y takes a bit longer to cover the same ground and get up to the same speed.
Standard Safety Features
The Volvo brand is synonymous with cutting-edge safety engineering, and families around the globe have trusted Volvo to protect themselves and their loved ones for generations. As such, the Volvo XC40 Recharge has a comprehensive list of the advanced driver's aids and safety technologies that our customers love. Like other meticulously crafted Volvo models, and regardless of which XC40 trim level you choose, every model in this lineup gets the latest safety features available, including a 360-degree camera system, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert, among others. Comparatively, the Tesla Model Y, while also giving drivers a long list of standard safety features, has fewer than the XC40 Recharge.
Test Drive the Volvo XC40 Recharge Today
See how much a Volvo electric vehicle can add to your commute by test driving the XC40 Recharge today. We look forward to showing you what sets this model apart and what makes it the best option for your commute, soon.
