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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km (261 miles), which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates. In May in the US, Recharge models (BEV and PHEV) represented 20.8%

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Mercedes-Benz updates EQB electric SUV for 2024

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Mercedes-Benz is updating the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year. A new range monitoring function is helpful in everyday use: if it is activated via MBUX, several options are shown on the central display to save energy. Other useful information: during the charging process, the recharged range is indicated in miles.

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Volvo Starts Online Sales & Subscriptions for Extended XC40 Recharge Pure Electric SUV range

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XC40 Recharge pure electric now available in three versions – Twin, Twin Plus and Twin Pro • Convenient, comprehensive Care by Volvo Fixed and Flexible monthly subscription packages now available online – expected to account for 95% of retail business • Care by Volvo Fixed offers XC40 Recharge from £619 a month over […].

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. Power and Range The XC60 Recharge PHEV combines a turbocharged and supercharged inline 4-cylinder engine with 312 horsepower (hp) and an 18.8-kilowatt

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Volvo Cars all-electric sales climb to 19% of all sales in February

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The sales growth was led by the company’s Recharge line up of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models made up 40% of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month. The share of Recharge cars reached 29% during the month, with all-electrics accounting for 11.4% (973 units).

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Pre-sales begin for Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV SUV in Europe

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Volkswagen’s plug-in hybrid version of its Tiguan SUV—the Tiguan eHybrid. The Tiguan eHybrid has an all-electric range (WLTP) of up to 50 km (31 miles). earlier post )—is now available to configure and order in Europe; the starting price in Germany is €42,413.11 (US$51,500).

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

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The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. That means the U8 will be potentially $100,000-plus more expensive the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol large SUV stalwarts. It is claimed to reach 0-100kmh in 3.6

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