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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge has big power and a little frunk

Volvo's latest SUV is all-electric and lots of fun.

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This is the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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It's the all-electric followup to Volvo's successful XC40 crossover-SUV.

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How can you tell it's electric? Well, look closely at the badge: P8 means 402 horses from two electric motors.

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That grille is a sure sign, too.

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And under the hood? Yeah, no engine there. 

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Storage out back is basically the same as a regular XC40, though, so there's no loss in practicality.

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Yeah, things are a bit dark in here.

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But otherwise it's the same clean, charming style we've come to love in the XC40.

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You will pay for it, though: $54,985 after a $995 destination charge.

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Not cheap, especially for a car with little over 200 miles of range, but it never doesn't feel worth it.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of Volvo's new EV.

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