The moose test, designed to assess a car's ability to safely maneuver around obstacles, was conducted by the km77.com team. In a previous test conducted in August last year, the Volvo C40 Recharge achieved a top speed of 43.5 miles per hour (70 kilometers per hour) without touching the cones. Although this result was satisfactory, it fell slightly below the segment average, with the Tesla Model Y completing the test at 52 mph (83 kph).
In a new video released by km77.com, the XC40 Recharge, which appears larger but shares the same platform, wheelbase, and technologies as the C40 Recharge, achieved a higher top entrance speed of 44.7 mph (72 kph) during the moose test. It's important to note that this difference in speed cannot be attributed to the tires, as both vehicles were equipped with the same Pirelli PZero Elect rubber.
The test also highlighted that there is a complete parity between the two vehicles in terms of their powertrains. Both the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge feature a dual-motor powertrain with an impressive peak output of 402 horsepower (300 kilowatts) and 487 pound-feet (660 Newton-meters) of torque. However, the driver noted that while the XC40 Recharge felt safe and controllable, it did not exhibit particularly sporty or agile characteristics. This can be attributed to its weight, exceeding 4,630 pounds (2,100 kilograms).
It's worth mentioning that in January of this year, Volvo introduced upgrades for both the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. These upgrades included a new rear-wheel-drive base model and a more powerful dual-motor version. The entry-level options now offer either 235 hp (175 kW) with a 69-kWh battery or 248 hp (185 kW) with an 82-kWh battery pack. It will be interesting to see how these improved models perform in the moose test.
Source: km77.com
