I can't find the start button', I exclaimed after spending several minutes in the all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge. I was then told that there wasn't one. Driving the car is rather straightforward, all you have to do is press the brake pedal, shift to drive, and go. Scandinavian design and simplicity usually go hand in hand, and that is exactly the case with the C40 Recharge, which is the Swedish manufacturer's latest offering for the Indian market.
I must admit, I love the way the C40 looks.&nbsp;From its insignia Thor's hammer headlights to the curved roofline and the fancy LED taillights.&nbsp;Look at it from any angle, and the car oozes charm and sophistication. Step inside and you are greeted by a modern and airy cabin. The space and light inside are further accentuated by a tinted glass roof, which I was told keeps the cabin cool and fresh even in the sweltering Delhi heat. The onboard advanced PM 2.5 air purifier system makes sure that even if the AQI levels outside run into triple digits, the cabin air is as fresh as in the Swedish Lapland. The C40 is also the first luxury car in the country to come with Vegan interiors; there is absolutely no leather in the cabin, and even the carpets are made from recycled plastic bottles. Smack in the centre of the dash is Volvo's improved infotainment system that is housed on a crisp 9-inch touchscreen. It is Android-based and seamlessly connects with Google's suite of apps.&nbsp;The 13-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system delivers a decent punch in the otherwise silent cabin.
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The Charge of the Light Brigade 
Powering the Volvo C40 Recharge is a set of dual motors that delivers 402 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels. With the instant electric torque, the C40 zips from a standstill to 100 km/hr in just 4.7 seconds, making it a mere 0.5 seconds slower than the famed Porsche 911 Carrera. On a rain-soaked Mumbai-Pune expressway, the C40 Recharge held firm on the concrete, allowing us to zoom past all fellow motorists. The way the car surged forward with every push of the pedal made me grin each and every time. It was even more fun cruising through the twisting roads of the Lonavala hills with one-pedal driving. Helping us avoid over-enthusiastic bikers and the waves of jay-walking tourists were blind spot detection, cross-traffic alerts, and auto braking. At certain stretches, the roads were so bad that even the mighty Mahindra SUVs had to crawl, but the C40 smoothly negotiated the nastiest of bumps.
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With a 78kWh battery, the C40 Recharge gets an impressive WLPT range of 530km. The car is a perfect combination of performance, technology, style, and safety. My only qualms are that the seats are a bit stiff and the infotainment system a bit underwhelming. Of course, its head-turning looks, smooth drive, and rock-solid built quality more than make up for it.

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