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Read moreThe Technologies that Help the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge in Winter
The 2022 Volvo XC40 is one of the best suited electric cars for winter due to its numerous safety, convenience and comfort features.
Easy to live with
Many electric cars suffer a loss of range when the temperatures drop, but the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge benefits from many features that help it provide you with the most range in every situation. The battery is well insulated and it is equipped with a thermal management system that can be programmed using your phone in order to maximise its efficiency. For example, you can program a timer that will begin to warm the battery up to operating temperature only when you are getting ready to leave, thus saving energy when the vehicle is not in use and being always ready when you are. The same phone app can be used to preheat the cabin while the XC40 Recharge is still plugged-in to a charger, thus keeping the battery full until you drive off in a nice and comfortable vehicle. The expected comfort features are also available, such as the heated front and rear seats and the dual zone climate control system.
An emphasis on safety
The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge keeps up the Volvo tradition for safety by making use of multiple active and passive safety features that have earned it the highest honors in the IIHS’ safety tests, the Top Safety Pick + award. These features include the forward collision alert, which warns you of a possible collision soon enough for you to avoid it, even if the road is slippery. The standard all-wheel drive system is also a benefit to safety in hazardous conditions, since it add to the stability of the vehicle and its winter driving capabilities. If the XC40 Recharge begins to slide on an icy road, the stability control system takes immediate action by braking the appropriate wheels in order to safely bring it back on the intended trajectory, often without you noticing the slide in the first place.
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