In many ways, the Volvo C40 Recharge embodies Volvo’s future. It is the first Volvo model in history designed as purely electric and the first to be marketed exclusively online. “The C40 is a car that symbolises electrification and delivers on its promises,” said Robin Page, head of design at Volvo Cars. Based on the core elements of the XC40 Recharge, which we drove in its plug-in, 100% electric version in Italy around the city of Bologna, the C40 exudes the same sense of power and strength of character as its ‘sister’, while being more athletic and lighter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>This idea of innovating by taking a cue from the familiar can be seen in the individual details: the distinctive Thor’s hammer headlights are enhanced with new LED pixels that automatically adapt to the lighting conditions and switch on and off independently to optimise the light beam; the equally distinctive vertical rear light clusters are now segmented and show how the engineering challenge of extending the lights seamlessly along the roofline was met, giving a modern twist to a classic design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>