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As Malaysians move towards a friendly energy-consumption lifestyle, Volvo Malaysia will be the first brand in the automobile market to locally assemble their parts and be the hub to ship to all ASEAN markets.
Following this decision, Volvo Car Malaysia marks the next chapter in its electrification journey with its first-ever electric-only SUV, the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. The luxury car maker aspires for the locally assembled electric vehicle to solidify its position as the leading mover in the e-luxury segment in Malaysia.
Buying Cars Online Is Now Possible
Speaking at the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric launch, Charles Frump, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia made major announcements to underline the company’s commitment for 'electrification':
- Volvo Car Malaysia is committed towards its sustainability ambition and is on track to becoming a fully electric car company by 2030. The brand is aiming for 75% of its sales to come from the Recharge Pure Electric line-up by 2025.
- The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is also the second luxury electric vehicle to be assembled locally
- With the introduction of the ‘Online Sales’ platform, it will enable customers to make a purchase with Volvo Car Malaysia and securely make their payments online. Volvo intends to ride on the rapid wave of digitalisation and the growing online affinity of luxury consumers in Malaysia.
New in Malaysia: Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric
The launch of the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric comes after the successful launch of the company’s first pure electric offering in Malaysia – Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. It was an astounding success with the company still fulfilling deliveries of cars to customers with a healthy order bank going into 2023.
This SUV is designed for customers looking for edgy design, electrification and cutting-edge technology. It comes with a full electric powertrain that produces an output of 408hp and 660Nm of torque, enabling it to go from 0 to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds*. It can cover a range of over 450 km* on a single charge, while also featuring the ability to charge up to 80% in 28 minutes**.
The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric is launched at a hassle-free price of RM288,888*** on the road and comes as part of a hassle-free package that includes:
- 5 years of vehicle warranty
- 8 years of battery warranty or 160,000km (whichever comes first)
- 5 years of Volvo on Call (Roadside Assistance)
- 5 years Volvo Service Included (VSI) or up to 100,000km (whichever comes first)
- 4 years Digital Service
- A charging cable
Available in five colours – Crystal White, Black Stone, Silver Dawn, Sage Green and the latest colour Fjord Blue – the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric opens for online booking on 14 December from 8pm onwards and will be available for viewing at all authorised Volvo dealers in Malaysia from 15 December 2022 onwards.
Bookings and payments can be made directly to Volvo Car Malaysia on the company’s official website at Volvo Cars Malaysia.
Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric brings Volvo Car Malaysia one step closer to its global vision of having a fully electric line-up by 2030 and becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040. The brand also recently announced that it has joined the ‘Accelerating to Zero Coalition’, an effort to enhance the transition to zero-emission mobility which was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Volvo Cars is also the first car maker to take up the SteelZero initiative which the brand aims to accelerate the transition to carbon neutrality in the global steel industry by increasing the demand for fossil-free steel. These efforts reflect its global ambition of sustainability and Volvo Cars intends to influence the pace of the automotive industry’s transition to full electrification.
The Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric will be available via an e-commerce platform that would enable customers to make bookings and payments directly to Volvo Car Malaysia on the company’s official website www.volvocars.com/my, starting 8pm today. The ‘Online Sales’ platform will be instrumental in assisting the company’s nation-wide retailers in delivering an outstanding Swedish luxury experience to all the customers.