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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.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.
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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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