Does the Volvo C40 Recharge have heated seats?

Volvo is one of the few auto manufacturers that have pushed their EV offerings as far as they have. Boasting a very high EV model count and some European countries now only offering EV vehicles for sale, Volvo continues to make EV inroads in SA.

Lawrence Minnie

2 Feb 2024 · 14:37Buying a Car1 min read

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Scandinavian flick

Early in 2023, Volvo brought the new C40 model range to market. The C40, like the XC40 Recharge models, is motivated by electric motors. The newcomer, as well as the XC40, proved popular amongst EV buyers as Volvo outsold all premium C-SUV electric rivals in the first half of 2023.

With a full complement of features geared toward the tech-savvy, the C40 Recharge is perfect for the urban fashionista who doesn't travel very far and enjoys the finer things in life. These types of buyers are often looking for features that make life behind the wheel that much more bearable, and when it comes to SUVs originating from Europe, the first question many urbanites ask is whether it has heated seats or not.

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Toasty warm

Here in South Africa, the Volvo C40 Recharge comes standard with heated seats front and rear, so even the coldest Highveld days can be handled with a toasty rear end. Although the seats are heated they are not ventilated for the summer days when some seat aircon would be useful.

The C40 Recharge's interior is plush and cutting-edge, with an eco-conscious, minimalist Scandinavian vibe. A spacious, vertically positioned 9-inch infotainment centre and a slick digital cluster provide crucial vehicle data in an intuitive manner. Those who are environmentally conscious will appreciate the soft faux-leather materials (or a customised wool blend) that adorns the C40 Recharge's cabin. Ane Theron

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more