How many airbags does a Volvo C40 Recharge have?

The new breed of electrified vehicles are not only packed with features and tech but have become safer than ever. A big aggregator of safety ratings worldwide is the airbag count.

Lawrence Minnie

8 Feb 2024 · 12:23Buying a Car1 min read

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Airbag count

Thanks to its good Swedish looks and impressive performance figures, the Volvo C40 Recharge has captured the attention of EV aficionados worldwide. Here in SA, it briefly held the title of cheapest EV on sale until the ORA 400 GT arrived. With EV vehicles being very high-tech tech, they would also have high levels of safety equipment and carry rather high NCAP ratings.

We examine the extensive list of safety equipment fitted to the C40 to count how many airbags have been equipped in this premium electric vehicle.

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Safety first

The Volvo C40 Recharge has 7 airbags doing duty throughout the vehicle. They can be found protecting the driver and passenger from the dashboard side, at the driver's knees and along the four doors as side curtains for all occupants. This is one of the many reasons why the C40 Recharge can claim a 5-star Euro NCAP rating with a 92% Adult occupancy, 89% child occupancy, 70% pedestrian safety and 89% Safety system Assist rating.

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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