VCM unveils XC40, price will be announced on April

By ramieza, 15 March 2022

VCM unveils XC40, price will be announced on April 
 

Volvo Car Malaysia officially steps into an all-electric future with the introduction of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for the Malaysian market.

This is part of Volvo’s global ambition of becoming a fully electric company by 2030. To date, Volvo is the only automotive maker in Malaysia with a full range of locally assembled (CKD) Plug-in Hybrids.

During a press conference to announce the launch of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, Charles Frump, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia said that Volvo Car Malaysia is ready to implement Volvo’s global plan for a fully electric line-up by 2030, starting with the launch of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric today.

“The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is just one of our many steps to encourage consumers to adopt electric vehicles for a more sustainable future. By mid-decade, we’re aiming to reduce our overall CO 2 lifecycle emissions per car by 40 per cent. This means more than simply reducing tailpipe emissions – electrification is not enough. We must reduce CO 2 emissions across our operations and supply chain,” said Frump. 

Based on the XC40 small premium SUV, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric features a fully electric all-wheel-drive powertrain that offers a range of up to 418 km on a single charge. The debut of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is a milestone for Volvo Car Malaysia, as it works towards becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040.

Continuing Volvo Car Malaysia’s historic achievement, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for the Malaysian market is a CKD that is locally assembled. The premium automotive maker will also export fully electric vehicles to markets within the ASEAN region soon. 

With its capabilities to assemble pure electric vehicles through its own local assembly plant, Volvo Car Malaysia will now launch a new electric vehicle in Malaysia every year for the next five years.

Price has yet to be announced however the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric will be available for viewing at all authorized Volvo dealers in Malaysia from the 4th of April 2022. 
Deliveries of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric will start from the end of April 2022 onwards, for all locations throughout Malaysia. Interested buyers can book a test drive through Volvo official website or contact any Volvo authorized dealer to experience the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.
 
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