Volvo's second-ever EV just debuted without any leather - see the new C40 Recharge

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge.Volvo

• The 2022 C40 Recharge is a new, all-electric compact SUV from Volvo.
• It has an estimated 261 miles of range and a completely leather-free interior.
• No pricing was announced at this time, but we expect it to start at around $54,000.

You can now count the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge on the list of upcoming electric vehicles.

Unveiled on Tuesday, the C40 Recharge is the Swedish automaker's second EV destined for the US market, following the XC40 Recharge that launched at the end of 2019. The C40 Recharge is part of Volvo's larger goal of becoming a purely electric brand by 2030, according to a press release.

Sized lower and sleeker than the XC40, the C40 Recharge is a compact SUV that uses two electric motors and a leather-free interior - a first for Volvo.

No pricing was announced at this time, but Volvo said that production is scheduled to begin this fall.

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