It is a fantastic vehicle with good range, decent charging, impeccable safety, built-in Android interface and Google Maps, and older models sell for similar prices to the Ioniq 5 / ID4 etc. I test drove it and it is luxuirous, comfy, and just a great and beautiful car. I don’t even see it mentioned almost ever.
I’m guessing perhaps the range, but the 2024 RWD model has around 300mi and AWD 256mi of range. Older ones around 220mi. I’m considering it above all others I’ve driven because it has better ride height and viewing angles for me as I’m tall with a very long torso.
I owned one from Nov 2021 and it was my first EV. Unfortunately, a few months into ownership it broke down twice in the space of six weeks. On both occasions I was unable to unlock the car and it had to be recovered. I understand it’s a common fault with the XC40 (water ingress into the control unit for the key). After that I lost faith in the car/brand and took advantage of an option in my lease to return the car to Volvo.
What did you go with as a replacement? First I’ve heard of this problem