2025 Volvo EC40 Twin

"My New Urban Spaceship…. Volvo EC40 Recharge AWD 😇 ❤️💚 So… after months of - Test driving Mini Cooper Countryman, BYD sealion 7, BMW iX1, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes EQA, one by one. - Doing Calculations, and debates that felt like UN negotiations, and convincing myself “this is investment not indulgence” - I finally got my new moving home – the Volvo EC40 Recharge AWD First impressions - Push the pedal → and boom, it launches like a spaceship. I mean acceleration is so addictive that it feels illegal 😂 - Cabin is so silent that I can hear my own thoughts - My leg already feels thankful to one pedal drive. - Driftwood interior looks classy. Now, I need your wisdom → - What charging habits keep the battery in good condition for long term ? - Any Google Assistant / CarPlay hacks worth trying ? - Real-world tricks to squeeze better efficiency out of city + highway drives ? - Accessories / settings you recommend Basically what should I learn early so I don’t make mistakes ? Fellow EC40 owners (and other EV Owners) please share your tips, tricks, hacks & rituals 🙏"

"My Volvo Experience (never again) I had really liked Volvo, but never again. I took possession of a new **2025 Volvo EC40 Black Edition** in **December 2024**. The real-world range was about 100 km less than advertised even in optimal conditions, and the car is designed such that there is no clear line of sight out the rear window—but aside from that, it was great. **By mid-April**, about 4 months into the life of the vehicle, it suddenly broke down, leaving me briefly stranded in a parking lot with a baby and a dog. An error message read: “The propulsion system requires service urgently. Drive carefully to the nearest workshop.” But it would not go into drive. This was on a Saturday, so no support was available from Volvo, and I had to rent a car. The following Monday, April 21, 2025, I phoned the dealership, Volvo at Carling Motors Co. Limited, and explained the situation. The service coordinator told me the next available appointment was **in 2 weeks and there were no loaner vehicles available**. I found this unacceptable following the failure of a new vehicle, so I spent the rest of my day escalating to the Service Manager and General Manager. Six phone calls and three hours wasted. Ultimately, I was able to make arrangements for the following day. I had my bricked EC40 towed to the dealership and picked up a (non-electric) loaner. I also asked the General Manager to reimburse me for the cost of my rental vehicle over the weekend, and he agreed. A week and a half later, I followed up on May 1 to ask for an update and learned that my vehicle was still waiting to be assessed—not waiting to be repaired; **they still didn’t even know what was wrong with it**. On May 6, the dealership called to let me know they still had not assessed the vehicle because they were busy. **By May 20, there was still no progress**; the vehicle was still waiting to be assessed. I was also still paying to fuel a gas-powered loaner while my electric vehicle was sitting in a parking lot, and I still hadn’t received the reimbursement promised over a month prior. At this point, I wrote to Volvo Canada to explain my situation. On May 28, following engagement from Volvo Canada, I received a call from the dealership, Carling Motors, indicating the vehicle had finally been repaired. They had a few more tests to run, then it would be good to go. I was out of town at the time and arranged to pick it up the following Monday, June 2. I booked a few hours out of my work schedule to return the loaner and pick up my EC40 on June 2. I met the Service Manager in person. He apologized for everything and assured me I would receive the reimbursement promised, offering to send it by mail that week. It would be bad enough if the story ended here. I got into the repaired and tested vehicle, which Carling Volvo had now had for 6 full weeks. Guess what I saw immediately on the dash: **“Propulsion system service required.”** (Photo attached.) Without so much as shifting into drive, I"

"Went to check on the car, the door wouldn’t unlock. Had to use the physical key. See more #2· Jan 14, 2026 Seriously, this is wild and unacceptable. I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. Volvo is an absolute disaster. Unbelievable. #3· Jan 14, 2026 I made the same post on Reddit. The theory folks there have is that the 12V battery died during the update. Since there’s no 12V, the car is dead. #5· Jan 15, 2026"

"- image.jpg #17· Jan 15, 2026 I see I have to remove the foam part near the backseats. Let me give that a try. #21· Jan 16, 2026 The dealer said someone will look at it “when someone’s free.” They said early next week. I doubt they’ll send anyone, especially since the car’s out of warranty. I love my XC60, so I’ve dealt with occasional annoyances from the bad software. But a bricked car is too much. Once this is sorted, I’m leaving Volvo. This is my fourth Volvo, and they’ve gotten progressively worse. I planned to swap for an EX90, but I’m convinced it’s not a good idea."

"I’ve had my 2025 EC40 Black Edition for a year now, fortunately without any issues. I had my issues during the sale (questionable practices) with my dealer here in Quebec City but not with service. Also Volvo Canada is not help with a discrepancy in the quoted price which my dealer had to pay (the black edition option was not priced properly on the Volvo Canada web site initially). I lived in Ottawa before and visited the dealer there before purchasing. I did not get a good feeling from the dealer (it definitely did not feel premium). They are in a very small facility and need to move to properly serve their clients. I agree with others here, at 120 km/h your range will significantly be reduced and that’s true for any EVs. I just did a road trip around Gaspésie for a total of 1900 km and I was very happy with the performance and range."