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Any news on whether the Single Motor version of the XC40 recharge will ever hit the states? It sounds like a great option for those who don't need the extra oomph or traction. Art
Single Motor coming to US?
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We just got word it’s coming to Australia. Also for 2023 they’re bumping the price on the dual-motor up by $3000AUD...to $79,990AUD. I think the single-motor will be about $7000AUD cheaper than the dual motor, but single motor version also comes with a smaller battery pack so the range is less than dual motor.
www.whichcar.com.au
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric pricing: Single-motor variant confirmed
Volvo's electric XC40 SUV will welcome a more affordable variant in 2022 – but steep pricing means it's still no Model 3 rival
www.whichcar.com.au
I'd think if you signed a contract with price on it, you will get it for that price...it is a contract! So maybe you lucked out and beat the price rise so to speak!
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Looks like you will get the MMC refresh face and wheels.
And “Vegan” interior? The 2022 XC40EV here has leather seats.
Yeah for whatever reason the AUS 2022 Recharge has leather seats, leather gear knob, but synthetic steering wheel. I kinda prefer the leather seats as I think they’re easier to keep clean than suede-like material...so I was happy we got the leather.
Yeah, I’m with you on the wheels - they look a lot easier to clean than the multi-spoke 20s on the 2022. I’m sure the new front will grow on me but I kinda like the “old” front better at the moment. Would have to try the non-leather seats for comparison to make a judgement on that. Bummer you have to wait so long for yours! Glad we got in early (took delivery in September).
For sure! Have you selected a colour yet? I think there’s a few changes for 2023...not sure our builds will match the Ghent cars, but I think Fusion Red is gone for 23 and Fjord Blue is added. May be other colours like a light gold added as well.
Yeap we went with Thunder Grey and looks like it's still on offer which is good (going by the UK configurator) gather now the announcement has been made, the AU site will get updates with the changes.
Nice! Thunder looks great!
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lol and in the upgrade to the dual motor you pay more for the pleasure of having fake leather!! The single motor comes in cheaper because it comes in cheaper under some govt concession limitsWe just got word it’s coming to Australia. Also for 2023 they’re bumping the price on the dual-motor up by $3000AUD...to $79,990AUD. I think the single-motor will be about $7000AUD cheaper than the dual motor, but single motor version also comes with a smaller battery pack so the range is less than dual motor.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric pricing: Single-motor variant confirmed
Volvo's electric XC40 SUV will welcome a more affordable variant in 2022 – but steep pricing means it's still no Model 3 rival
I think everything for AUS gets "fake leather" for 2023, so those of us who got the 2022 with "real" leather got a bonus...plus we got for $3000 less.
Haha yeah, who knows? I assume the antenna issue was either part quality or assembly issue (by looking at the service bulletin, it appears they check to see if the TCAM module is fully clipped into the roof panel - my theory is that if it's not clipped in fully, it sticks up slightly at the back, preventing the shark fin cover from sitting down and then the double-sided tape seal doesn't adhere properly). Not sure what hardware changes they would have made other than the styling/headlamp issues...but yes, you'd hope that some of the quality and software issues would have been addressed by now so later production should be getting better!
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I'm wondering if the chinese assembled ones are better made, like the tesla 3's in china are better made?Haha yeah, who knows? I assume the antenna issue was either part quality or assembly issue (by looking at the service bulletin, it appears they check to see if the TCAM module is fully clipped into the roof panel - my theory is that if it's not clipped in fully, it sticks up slightly at the back, preventing the shark fin cover from sitting down and then the double-sided tape seal doesn't adhere properly). Not sure what hardware changes they would have made other than the styling/headlamp issues...but yes, you'd hope that some of the quality and software issues would have been addressed by now so later production should be getting better!
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