Top-Spec Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate Cheaper Than Base-Spec ‘Plus’ Variant – Rs 3.35 Lakh Discount

Volvo recently launched the more affordable Plus variant of the XC40 Recharge electric SUV in India with a price tag of Rs 54.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

This makes the new variant Rs 2.95 lakh cheaper than the top-spec Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate variant.

However, on Volvo India’s official website, we can see a huge discount awaiting Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate customers. In fact, Volvo is offering discounts of up to Rs 2.35 lakh on the Ultimate variant of the Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV.

To make matters even more interesting, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate carries a price tag of Rs 57.90 lakh (ex-showroom). However, the models with the maximum discount are already at a reduced ex-showroom price of Rs 56.90 lakh.

This means, that if you are planning to buy a new Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV, you can avail of total benefits up to Rs 3.35 lakh. Thanks to this discount, you can now buy a Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate for just Rs 54.55 lakh(ex-showroom).

This makes the top-spec Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate Rs 40,000 cheaper than the base-spec Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus variant. However, there is a catch. On Volvo’s official website, only 2 units of these electric SUVs are available with this discount.

Speaking about The Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate, the model comes equipped with two electric motors instead of a single electric motor setup in the base-spec Plus variant of the Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV.

As a result, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate is an AWD model with a total of 404bhp and 660Nm of torque, enabling the model to accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds. Also, the claimed range of the XC40 Recharge Ultimate stands at 418km.

In comparison, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus puts out just 235.6bhp and 420Nm of torque. As a result, 100km/h dash takes 7.3 seconds but the overall range now stands at 475km despite sporting a smaller 69kWh battery pack (78kWh battery pack in Ultimate).

Additionally, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate gets additional features such as more advanced Pixel LED headlights, fog lamps, a 360-degree camera system, side parking sensors, a Harman Kardon audio system, and a powered child safety lock.

Thoughts About The Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate

Given the discount on select units of Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate, it is the best time to buy the vehicle as we do not expect to see such a huge discount on Volvo models anytime soon.