 | Volvo XC40 P8 Pure Electric AWD
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Advice with maximum weight
We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1500 kg kg with this Volvo.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volvo XC40 P8 Pure Electric AWD with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general very good. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-50 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
309
467
Mountains
Risk of snaking
397
252
Weight ratio: 52% (57% of kerbweight)
1250 kg
2388 kg
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| Volvo XC40 P8 Pure Electric AWD
Caravan as an example | |
Actual Weights
- Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
- Volvo XC40 P8 Pure Electric AWD: 2388 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 52%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 309 points).
- Speeds of 90 mph (145 km/h) to 93 mph (150 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 467 points).
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 7.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 397 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
- Estimated efficiency 553 Wh/mile (34.4 kWh/100km).
- A speed of 84 mph (135 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
- The towing range is between 85 miles (20->80% rapid charging) and 141 miles (maximum) 136 - 227 km.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volvo is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 52%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 57%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 252 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is very good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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