Volvo PH to introduce two electric vehicles this year

Updated May 24, 2023

Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The car brand said that we could expect these two to arrive in the second half of 2023.

Volvo Philippines will be launching two new fully-electric cars this year. This expands the brand’s currently available lineup comprising hybrids like the XC40, XC60, XC90, and S90. 

The Volvo XC40 Recharge

According to Volvo Philippines President and CEO Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, being a car company, the brand knows it is part of the climate change problem. But on the flip side, it is also aware that it can contribute to helping the issue. And to do just that, it is committed to an “electric future.” 

Arcilla added that Volvo’s local arm is in line with this, and it will “once again move the brand forward towards its vision by introducing two pure electric vehicles in the second half of 2023.” 

C40 teaser

With regards to what cars the brand is launching, there are several clues. First is a teaser that was posted by Volvo Philippines on its social media pages back in January 2023. It shows the rear end of a vehicle showing the unmistakable taillights of the C40 Recharge. Also, the C40 badge is visible. 

As of this time, we don’t know whether we’ll get the single or twin-motor versions of the C40 Recharge. Note though that the global version of the single-motor C40 can make up to 231 horsepower and 330 Nm of torque. The twin motor version meanwhile gets all-wheel-drive (AWD) and it can churn out 408 horsepower and 660 Nm of torque. The twin motor version then gets 580 kilometers of range while the single motor version has 611 km of range. 

Volvo C40 Recharge

With regards to the second Volvo EV that will be launched locally, we’re hoping that it’s the 2024 version of XC40 Recharge. This particular version of the XC40 is interesting since it is the first rear-wheel-drive Volvo in 25 years with the last one being the 900 series.  

For the global 2024 version, the XC40 Recharge makes 238 horsepower. There’s also a twin-motor AWD version that outputs 408 horsepower. 

Are you excited about what’s to come from Volvo Philippines? For more updates on these upcoming EV models, keep it here on Philkotse

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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