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Volvo Cars brings updated electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge to US; increased range, RWD

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The fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge models have been updated for the 2024 model year to offer increased range ( earlier post ). Range improvements come thanks to two new powertrains offered on both the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV to start at $53,990 in US before qualifying tax incentives

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The Volvo XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, will carry an MSRP of $53,990 when it arrives in US showrooms later this year. The purchase of an XC40 Recharge may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. When they become available, over-the-air updates will keep the XC40 Recharge evolving over time.

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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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The Honda Fit EV included with the home has been modified to accept DC power directly from the home''s solar panels or stationary battery, eliminating up to half of the energy that is typically lost to heat during DC-to-AC and AC-to-DC power conversion. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy.

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Volvo Renamed and Improved the XC40 Recharge for 2025

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Volvo has been selling EVs under the Recharge name for a while now, but the automaker is shifting to new branding for its latest models. The XC40 Recharge will be sold as the EX40 for the 2025 model year, leaving the XC name for upcoming electrified gas models.

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Rear-wheel drive, more range and faster charging for fully electric Volvo C40 and XC40 models

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As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo Cars has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the all-electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge compared with the outgoing model year, increasing range by as much as 60 kilometers on some variants. A 10-80% charge takes approximately 34 minutes using a 130kW DC public charger.

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BYD’s Mega break-through! Mighty 1MW charger reduces EV recharging time to the same as a full tank of petrol

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BYD has announced that it has begun rolling out its next-generation 1000-volt hyper-fast DC chargers that can top up vehicles at the incredible rate of 1000kW. Helping unlock the super quick recharging times is BYDs latest battery tech that employs a 1500V silicon-carbide power module that boosts efficiency of a top-up.

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KIA announces 310-mile EPA-certified range for new EV6 with 77.4 kWh pack and RWD

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For occasional instances when a fast charge is desired, the EV6 can be charged quickly, due to a patented multi-charging system that supports 400v and 800v DC charging, which works on DC chargers with speeds ranging from 50kW to 350kW. —Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America.

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