BLUE POPPY

VOLVO XC40 ELECTRIC ESTATE

175kW Recharge Plus 69kWh 5dr Auto
Electric Range
Range 295 miles
Real World Estimate
Real World Estimate 251 miles
Battery Size
Battery Size 69 kWh
Emissions
Co2 0.00 g/km
Connector Type
Rapid Charging Plug CCS
Connector Type
AC Plug Type CCS Type 2
Stopwatch
0 - 62mph 7.40 seconds
No. of Seats
No. of Seats 5

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Optional Extras

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Paintwork

Trim

Wheels

Electric Range
Range 295 miles
Real World Estimate
Real World Estimate 251 miles
Battery Size
Battery Size 69 kWh
Emissions
Co2 0.00 g/km
Connector Type
Rapid Charging Plug CCS
Connector Type
AC Plug Type CCS Type 2
Stopwatch
0 - 62mph 7.40 seconds
No. of Seats
No. of Seats 5

Deal Summary

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Contract Term
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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

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Driver Convenience

  • 12.3" Progressive Driver Display
  • 9" centre console portrait touch screen
  • Adjustable steering wheel force
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
  • Driver assistance (pilot assist and adaptive cruise control)
  • Driver awareness - Blind spot information system with steer assist, cross traffic alert with autobrake and rear collision warning and mitigation
  • Emergency services call system
  • Front park assist
  • Google automatic services - Nav with google maps, apple carplay/android auto, voice recognition with google assistant
  • Hands free power tailgate
  • Intelligent speed assistance
  • Oncoming Lane Mitigation
  • Rear park assist
  • Rear park assist camera
  • Speed sensitive steering
  • Volvo cars services with app
  • Volvo on call with charge station locations and route planning and pre climatisation
  • Wired Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless/Inductive Mobile Phone Charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

  • 3.7 kW monophase on board charger
  • 7m 10amp charging cable with 3 pin plug and 4.5m 3 phase 32 amp type 2 / mode 3 charge cable
  • Electric rear axle drive
  • Lithium-ion battery
  • Recharging port located in nearside rear wing
  • Touring chassis

Entertainment

  • DAB Digital radio
  • High performance sound, 8 speakers/250W, 2 front USB and 2 rear type C USB
  • Low speed exterior sound speaker
  • Steering wheel remote infotainment controls

Exterior Features

  • Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
  • Auto dimming exterior rear view mirror
  • Auto dimming interior mirror
  • Automatic headlamp levelling
  • Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
  • Black stone boot spoiler
  • Black stone door mirrors
  • Colour co-ordinated front grille and surround
  • Dark tinted windows for rear door side windows and cargo compartment
  • Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front recharge tread plates
  • High gloss black front and rear skid plate
  • High gloss black lower front bumper
  • High gloss black window trim
  • Home safe and approach lighting
  • Integrated roof rails in high gloss black
  • LED front fog lamps
  • Puddle lights
  • Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Recharge embossed rear side roof pillar
  • Roof antenna
  • Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

  • 12V socket in front tunnel console
  • 2 zone electronic climate control and rear air vent with clean zone air quality system and pollen filter
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke sports tailored steering wheel
  • 60/40 versatile split folding rear seat
  • A-pillar parking ticket holder
  • Centre console cupholders and storage
  • Charcoal headlining
  • Charcoal lower dashboard, upper tunnel console and armrest
  • Flexible load floor and grocery bag holder
  • Floor mats
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Front headrests
  • Front load compartment (31 litres)
  • Front reading light and theatre lighting
  • Front seat cushion extensions
  • Front tunnel net pocket and integrated waste bin
  • Glovebox bag hook
  • Heat pump (Enhanced cabin heating and cooling efficiency with optimal vehicle range)
  • Heated front seats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • High gloss black centre tunnel and centre screen surround deco
  • Illuminated glovebox
  • Illuminated luggage compartment
  • Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
  • Load protection net
  • Multi directional lumbar support
  • One pedal drive mode
  • Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
  • Power passenger seat
  • Rear armrest with cupholder
  • Rear coat hook
  • Rear headrests
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Underfloor cargo storage

Packs

  • Climate pack - C40/XC40

Passive Safety

  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • City safety includes pedestrain and cyclist detection, front collision warning with full and rear auto brake
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • First aid kit
  • Front and outer rear seatbelt reminder and pretensioners
  • Front seats SIPS airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist
  • IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
  • ISOFIX attachment (Front passenger and Rear outer seats)
  • Passenger airbag cut-off device
  • Power child locks on rear doors
  • Road sign information display
  • Run off Road Mitigation
  • Run off Road Protection
  • SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
  • Slippery road and hazard light alert
  • Stability and traction control includes spin control and corner traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
  • Warning triangle
  • WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

  • 2 x Key integrated remote control central locking including recharging port with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
  • Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
  • Care key with user defined top speed
  • Convenient entry and start
  • Keyless drive with keyless entry and keyless start
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Private locking for tailgate
  • Remote door locking and unlocking

Wheels

  • All season tyres
  • Tyre sealant kit + 12v compressor

Electric Vehicle Data

  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty
    Not Available
  • Battery Capacity in kWh
    69
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)
    1260
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change
    0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW
    3.7
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)
    660
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change
    0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW
    7.4
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)
    27
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change
    10-80
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW
    150
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)
    Not Available
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change
    Not Available
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW
    Not Available
  • Battery Leased
    No
  • Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
  • Charging Port Location
    Left Side Rear
  • Coupler/Connector Type
    CCS Type 2
  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW
    150
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage
    100000
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years
    8
  • Usable Battery Capacity
    66
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH
    18.3
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL
    16.7
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH
    3.4
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL
    3.7
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb
    473
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH
    435
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL
    475
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb
    294
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH
    270.3
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL
    295.1

Emissions - ICE

  • CO
    Not Available
  • CO2 (g/km)
    0
  • HC
    Not Available
  • HC+NOx
    Not Available
  • Noise Level dB(A)
    Not Available
  • NOx
    Not Available
  • Particles
    Not Available
  • Standard Emissions
    Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

  • Camshaft
    Not Available
  • Catalytic Convertor
    Not Available
  • CC
    1
  • Compression Ratio
    Not Available
  • Cylinder Layout
    Not Available
  • Cylinders
    Not Available
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm)
    Not Available
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm)
    Not Available
  • Engine Code
    Not Available
  • Engine Layout
    Not Available
  • Fuel Delivery
    Not Available
  • Gears
    1 SPEED
  • Number of Valves
    Not Available
  • Transmission
    AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

  • EC Combined (mpg)
    Not Available
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies
    No
  • EC Extra Urban (mpg)
    Not Available
  • EC Urban (mpg)
    Not Available

General

  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying
    Yes
  • Badge Engine CC
    0.0
  • Badge Power
    238
  • Based On ID
    Not Available
  • Coin Description
    175kW Recharge
  • Coin Series
    Plus
  • Generation Mark
    1
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07
    37E
  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years
    12
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years
    3
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %
    97
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %
    87
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09
    5
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %
    71
  • NCAP Safety Assist %
    76
  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?
    No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months
    24
  • Service Interval Mileage
    18000
  • Special Edition
    No
  • Special Order
    No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage
    60000
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years
    3
  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months
    Not Available
  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage
    Not Available
  • Vehicle Homologation Class
    M1

Performance

  • 0 to 62 mph (secs)
    7.3
  • Engine Power - BHP
    238
  • Engine Power - KW
    175
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT
    310
  • Engine Torque - MKG
    42.8
  • Engine Torque - NM
    420
  • Engine Torque - RPM
    Not Available
  • Top Speed
    112

Test Cycles

  • Emissions Test Cycle
    WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level
    N/A

Tyres

  • Alloys?
    Yes
  • Space Saver?
    No
  • Tyre Size Front
    235/50 R19
  • Tyre Size Rear
    255/45 R19
  • Tyre Size Spare
    TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style
    5 SPOKE
  • Wheel Type
    19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

  • Height
    1651
  • Height (including roof rails)
    Not Available
  • Length
    4440
  • Wheelbase
    2702
  • Width
    1910
  • Width (including mirrors)
    2034

Weight and Capacities

  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
    Not Available
  • Gross Vehicle Weight
    2470
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)
    1328
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)
    452
  • Max. Loading Weight
    511
  • Max. Roof Load
    75
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked
    1500
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked
    750
  • Minimum Kerbweight
    1959
  • No. of Seats
    5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb
    11.4

Standard Equipment

Driver Convenience

  • 12.3" Progressive Driver Display
  • 9" centre console portrait touch screen
  • Adjustable steering wheel force
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
  • Driver assistance (pilot assist and adaptive cruise control)
  • Driver awareness - Blind spot information system with steer assist, cross traffic alert with autobrake and rear collision warning and mitigation
  • Emergency services call system
  • Front park assist
  • Google automatic services - Nav with google maps, apple carplay/android auto, voice recognition with google assistant
  • Hands free power tailgate
  • Intelligent speed assistance
  • Oncoming Lane Mitigation
  • Rear park assist
  • Rear park assist camera
  • Speed sensitive steering
  • Volvo cars services with app
  • Volvo on call with charge station locations and route planning and pre climatisation
  • Wired Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless/Inductive Mobile Phone Charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

  • 3.7 kW monophase on board charger
  • 7m 10amp charging cable with 3 pin plug and 4.5m 3 phase 32 amp type 2 / mode 3 charge cable
  • Electric rear axle drive
  • Lithium-ion battery
  • Recharging port located in nearside rear wing
  • Touring chassis

Entertainment

  • DAB Digital radio
  • High performance sound, 8 speakers/250W, 2 front USB and 2 rear type C USB
  • Low speed exterior sound speaker
  • Steering wheel remote infotainment controls

Exterior Features

  • Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
  • Auto dimming exterior rear view mirror
  • Auto dimming interior mirror
  • Automatic headlamp levelling
  • Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
  • Black stone boot spoiler
  • Black stone door mirrors
  • Colour co-ordinated front grille and surround
  • Dark tinted windows for rear door side windows and cargo compartment
  • Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front recharge tread plates
  • High gloss black front and rear skid plate
  • High gloss black lower front bumper
  • High gloss black window trim
  • Home safe and approach lighting
  • Integrated roof rails in high gloss black
  • LED front fog lamps
  • Puddle lights
  • Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Recharge embossed rear side roof pillar
  • Roof antenna
  • Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

  • 12V socket in front tunnel console
  • 2 zone electronic climate control and rear air vent with clean zone air quality system and pollen filter
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke sports tailored steering wheel
  • 60/40 versatile split folding rear seat
  • A-pillar parking ticket holder
  • Centre console cupholders and storage
  • Charcoal headlining
  • Charcoal lower dashboard, upper tunnel console and armrest
  • Flexible load floor and grocery bag holder
  • Floor mats
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Front headrests
  • Front load compartment (31 litres)
  • Front reading light and theatre lighting
  • Front seat cushion extensions
  • Front tunnel net pocket and integrated waste bin
  • Glovebox bag hook
  • Heat pump (Enhanced cabin heating and cooling efficiency with optimal vehicle range)
  • Heated front seats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • High gloss black centre tunnel and centre screen surround deco
  • Illuminated glovebox
  • Illuminated luggage compartment
  • Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
  • Load protection net
  • Multi directional lumbar support
  • One pedal drive mode
  • Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
  • Power passenger seat
  • Rear armrest with cupholder
  • Rear coat hook
  • Rear headrests
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Underfloor cargo storage

Packs

  • Climate pack - C40/XC40

Passive Safety

  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • City safety includes pedestrain and cyclist detection, front collision warning with full and rear auto brake
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • First aid kit
  • Front and outer rear seatbelt reminder and pretensioners
  • Front seats SIPS airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist
  • IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
  • ISOFIX attachment (Front passenger and Rear outer seats)
  • Passenger airbag cut-off device
  • Power child locks on rear doors
  • Road sign information display
  • Run off Road Mitigation
  • Run off Road Protection
  • SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
  • Slippery road and hazard light alert
  • Stability and traction control includes spin control and corner traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
  • Warning triangle
  • WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

  • 2 x Key integrated remote control central locking including recharging port with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
  • Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
  • Care key with user defined top speed
  • Convenient entry and start
  • Keyless drive with keyless entry and keyless start
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Private locking for tailgate
  • Remote door locking and unlocking

Wheels

  • All season tyres
  • Tyre sealant kit + 12v compressor

Technical Data

Electric Vehicle Data

  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty
    Not Available
  • Battery Capacity in kWh
    69
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)
    1260
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change
    0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW
    3.7
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)
    660
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change
    0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW
    7.4
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)
    27
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change
    10-80
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW
    150
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)
    Not Available
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change
    Not Available
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW
    Not Available
  • Battery Leased
    No
  • Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
  • Charging Port Location
    Left Side Rear
  • Coupler/Connector Type
    CCS Type 2
  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW
    150
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage
    100000
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years
    8
  • Usable Battery Capacity
    66
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH
    18.3
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL
    16.7
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH
    3.4
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL
    3.7
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb
    473
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH
    435
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL
    475
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb
    294
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH
    270.3
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL
    295.1

Emissions - ICE

  • CO
    Not Available
  • CO2 (g/km)
    0
  • HC
    Not Available
  • HC+NOx
    Not Available
  • Noise Level dB(A)
    Not Available
  • NOx
    Not Available
  • Particles
    Not Available
  • Standard Emissions
    Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

  • Camshaft
    Not Available
  • Catalytic Convertor
    Not Available
  • CC
    1
  • Compression Ratio
    Not Available
  • Cylinder Layout
    Not Available
  • Cylinders
    Not Available
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm)
    Not Available
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm)
    Not Available
  • Engine Code
    Not Available
  • Engine Layout
    Not Available
  • Fuel Delivery
    Not Available
  • Gears
    1 SPEED
  • Number of Valves
    Not Available
  • Transmission
    AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

  • EC Combined (mpg)
    Not Available
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies
    No
  • EC Extra Urban (mpg)
    Not Available
  • EC Urban (mpg)
    Not Available

General

  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying
    Yes
  • Badge Engine CC
    0.0
  • Badge Power
    238
  • Based On ID
    Not Available
  • Coin Description
    175kW Recharge
  • Coin Series
    Plus
  • Generation Mark
    1
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07
    37E
  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years
    12
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years
    3
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %
    97
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %
    87
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09
    5
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %
    71
  • NCAP Safety Assist %
    76
  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?
    No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months
    24
  • Service Interval Mileage
    18000
  • Special Edition
    No
  • Special Order
    No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage
    60000
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years
    3
  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months
    Not Available
  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage
    Not Available
  • Vehicle Homologation Class
    M1

Performance

  • 0 to 62 mph (secs)
    7.3
  • Engine Power - BHP
    238
  • Engine Power - KW
    175
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT
    310
  • Engine Torque - MKG
    42.8
  • Engine Torque - NM
    420
  • Engine Torque - RPM
    Not Available
  • Top Speed
    112

Test Cycles

  • Emissions Test Cycle
    WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level
    N/A

Tyres

  • Alloys?
    Yes
  • Space Saver?
    No
  • Tyre Size Front
    235/50 R19
  • Tyre Size Rear
    255/45 R19
  • Tyre Size Spare
    TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style
    5 SPOKE
  • Wheel Type
    19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

  • Height
    1651
  • Height (including roof rails)
    Not Available
  • Length
    4440
  • Wheelbase
    2702
  • Width
    1910
  • Width (including mirrors)
    2034

Weight and Capacities

  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
    Not Available
  • Gross Vehicle Weight
    2470
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)
    1328
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)
    452
  • Max. Loading Weight
    511
  • Max. Roof Load
    75
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked
    1500
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked
    750
  • Minimum Kerbweight
    1959
  • No. of Seats
    5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb
    11.4

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