[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/volvo-electric-hatchback-concept\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/volvo-electric-hatchback-concept\/","headline":"Volvo Electric Hatchback Concept","name":"Volvo Electric Hatchback Concept","description":"Volvo has revealed an electric small hatchback concept \u2013 currently given the rather catchy moniker of 40.2 – at a show in Gothenburg, Sweden. The 40.2 will have a pretty decent range of around 217 miles between charges if Volvo is to be believed. Volvo first revealed that they were to be involved in the electric car market back in 2010 when they revealed the C30 DRIVe concept at the Paris Motor Show. The C30 had a range of less […]","datePublished":"2016-05-23","dateModified":"2016-05-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/volvo-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/volvo-feature.jpg","height":595,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/volvo-electric-hatchback-concept\/","about":["HOT HATCH"],"wordCount":409,"keywords":["Electric Hatchback","volvo","Volvo 40 series","Volvo Concept","Volvo Electric Hatchback"],"articleBody":"Volvo has revealed an electric small hatchback concept \u2013 currently given the rather catchy moniker of 40.2 – at a show in Gothenburg, Sweden. The 40.2 will have a pretty decent range of around 217 miles between charges if Volvo is to be believed.Volvo first revealed that they were to be involved in the electric car market back in 2010 when they revealed the C30 DRIVe concept at the Paris Motor Show. The C30 had a range of less than 100 miles, which is an indication of how fast electric car technology is moving \u2013 or maybe more to the point, how fast car battery tech is improving.The 40.2 electric concept is a front-wheel drive car with its battery pack hidden away under the floor. It utilises Volvo\u2019s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), which will feature as a platform for the smaller Volvo models and those of its parent company Geely in China. CMA is planned as part of Volvo\u2019s global strategy as smaller cars continue to become more popular and desirableThe 40 series concepts showcase the CMA technology as well as perhaps revealing a new global direction for Volvo. Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President of Research and Development, said: The new 40 series cars have the potential to improve our market penetration in an important growth segment.\u201dThe reveal of the 40.2 as an EV concept also backs up the Volvo plan to have a pure electric vehicle on its Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) by 2019, which, along with the 40.2, is likely to contribute to Volvo\u2019s desire to be selling a million EV or hybrid electric vehicles by 2025. SPA should be viewed as the larger brother of CMA, according to Peter Mertens.The 40.2 is rumoured to be a sneak peek at what the next generation of Volvo family cars will look like, with its raised ride height and sloping roofline directing the eye to its saloon-like rear profile inspired by the S90. Although it has to be said, from the side, the concept\u2019s silhouette has the feel of a coup\u00e9 about it.So what are we to make of this at this stage? Only that Volvo is dipping its toe into the electric water pool now very much in public and plans to be a serious contender – and as always, there will be a team of advisors and design experts watching the reaction of the press and the public to the 40 series concepts with sharp and keen eyes. Watch this space.Images: caranddriver.com"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hot Hatch Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/hot-hatch-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Volvo Electric Hatchback Concept","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/volvo-electric-hatchback-concept\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]