The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric lineup is expanding with a single-engine version to compete with the Mercedes-Benz EQA and Lexus UX300e.

The new single-engine Volvo XC40 Recharge offers buyers a more affordable Pure Electric option.

The price of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is a little more affordable with the release of a new single-engine variant.

Volvo Australia has added a second all-electric class to its XC40 small SUV line-up following strong demand for a twin-engine version that went on sale here in August.

Pricing for the single-engine XC40 Recharge Pure Electric starts at $72,990 pre-travel and is offered in one specification level.

The new single-engine XC40 falls short of premium electric small SUV rivals like the Mercedes-Benz EQA250 ($76,800) and Lexus UX 300e (starting at $74,000).

The introduction of the new variant sees the twin-engined XC40 rise $3000 to $79,990, but Volvo says it comes with additional features such as eco-friendly upholstery, pixel headlight technology, new wheels and visual changes to the front end. final design.

The single-engine XC40 Recharge has a total power and torque of 170 kW/330 Nm, and a 69 kWh battery provides a WLTP range of 380 km.

By comparison, the twin-engined XC40 delivers 300 kW/660 Nm and has a 78 kWh battery for a range of 418 km.

The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric lineup is expanding with a single-engine version to compete with the Mercedes-Benz EQA and Lexus UX300e.

The single-engine XC40 comes standard with 19-inch diamond-cut black alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated front and rear seats and steering wheel, keyless entry and start, wireless device charging, and Google services as part of its next generation. multimedia system gen.

The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric will be joined by the coupe-style C40 electric crossover, expected by the end of 2022.

Volvo Car Australia managing director Stephen Connor says the company's local division has delivered a minimal 20% increase in production in 2022 as he pushes for more inventory to meet Australia's demand for Volvo products.

The Chinese-owned Swedish group is 25% ahead of last year's YTD sales and is expected to reach around 2021 copies by the end of 9000 in Australia.

The XC40 is the second best-selling premium small SUV at the end of November 2021 with 3561 sales, behind the Audi Q3 with 5315 sales.