This video reviews the Volvo EX40 and EC40 electric SUVs, comparing them to their predecessors, the XC40 and C40. The reviewer assesses various aspects, including price, range, charging, driving comfort, performance, interior, technology, storage, seating comfort, exterior design, safety features, and parking. The video aims to determine if these new models are worth their price and how they stack up against competitors.
The transcript states the following battery pack capacities:
Note that these are the figures provided in the transcript; real-world performance may vary.
The transcript doesn't provide an exhaustive comparison of features across all trims for both the EX40 and EC40. However, it highlights these key differences:
Seats: Core trim has manually adjustable seats. Plus trim has power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function. Ultra trim adds power-adjustable passenger seat. Heated front seats are standard across all trims, but heated steering wheel and heated rear outer seats are only in Plus and Ultra. Heated seats can be added to the Core trim for an additional £600.
Panoramic Roof: A fixed panoramic roof is standard in the Plus trim of the EC40, but only in the Ultra trim of the EX40 (with power tilt and slide function).
Wheels: 19-inch alloy wheels are standard, upgraded to 20-inch in the Ultra trim.
Audio System: The 8-speaker 250W audio system is standard in Core and Plus trims. The Ultra trim (and optionally for Plus) has a 12+1 Harman Kardon 600W system.
Driver Assistance Systems: Pilot Assist (with adaptive cruise control), blind spot assistance, cross traffic alert, and rear cross traffic warning are standard on Plus and Ultra. These can be added to the Core trim, but at an additional cost (£550-£1,500 depending on the option). Front parking sensors are standard on Plus and Ultra; they are optional on Core. 360° high-resolution cameras are standard on Ultra and optional on Core and Plus.
The transcript mentions other differences in charging speed and a heat pump being standard on Plus and Ultra trims but not available for Core, but it doesn’t list all features for each trim level for both models.
The transcript doesn't offer a complete feature comparison across all trims for both the EX40 and EC40. However, it highlights these key differences:
Seats: The Core trim features manually adjustable seats. The Plus trim upgrades to power-adjustable driver's seats with a memory function. The Ultra trim adds power-adjustable passenger seats. Heated front seats are standard across all trims, but heated steering wheels and heated rear outer seats are exclusive to the Plus and Ultra trims. Adding heated seats to the Core trim costs an extra £600.
Panoramic Roof: The EC40's Plus trim includes a fixed panoramic roof, while this feature is only available in the EX40's Ultra trim (with power tilt and slide functionality).
Wheels: The standard configuration includes 19-inch alloy wheels, which are upgraded to 20-inch alloys in the Ultra trim.
Audio System: Core and Plus trims come with an 8-speaker, 250W audio system. The Ultra trim (and optionally for the Plus trim) offers a more powerful 12+1 Harman Kardon 600W audio system.
Driver Assistance Systems: The Plus and Ultra trims include Pilot Assist (with adaptive cruise control), blind-spot assistance, cross-traffic alert, and rear cross-traffic warning. These features can be added to the Core trim for an extra cost, ranging from £550 to £1,500 depending on the specific options chosen. Front parking sensors are standard in the Plus and Ultra trims but optional in the Core trim. 360° high-resolution cameras are standard on the Ultra trim and optional on the Core and Plus trims.
The transcript notes differences in charging speed and the inclusion of a heat pump (standard on Plus and Ultra, unavailable for Core), but a complete feature list for every trim level of both models isn't provided.
The video doesn't explicitly recommend a specific model. The reviewer states that there are "plenty more alternatives that you might want to consider," but concludes by saying that Volvo provides a "pretty comprehensive package" with good driving dynamics, decent range (especially the single-motor extended range), nice technology, and strong safety credentials. However, they also point out areas for improvement (battery optimization, refreshed interior, better rear space, and boot capacity) suggesting that it's not a perfect choice for everyone. Ultimately, the decision is left to the viewer.
