2010 Volvo C30 BEV

The Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is powered by Lithium-Ion batteries that can be recharged via either a regular household power socket or special roadside charging stations. Charging the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is recharged with renewable electricity, CO2 emissions could be almost zero in the well-to-wheel perspective.





The Volvo C30 BEV top speed with a fully charged battery pack is about 130 km/h (81 mph). Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes less than 11 seconds. The car’s range is up to 150 km (94 miles). The electric motor is fitted under the bonnet while the batteries (24 kWh) are installed in the propshaft tunnel and in the space normally occupied by the fuel tank, outside the passenger compartment and away from the deformations zones.

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2010 Volvo C30 R-Design

The biggest changes in the new Volvo C30 R-Design, which make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, are actually hidden beneath the skin. The chassis of the 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design is 10 millimeters lower and the steering of the car has been tuned to be more precise. The 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design also comes with stiffer springs, dampers and roll-bars.



The new Volvo C30 R-Design is also equipped with five-spoke Cratus wheels, just like the rest of the R-Design range. The 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design comes with front and rear spoilers, lower door trim moulding, side-skirts and 17-inch wheels. The exterior of the 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design also features various badges, a tailgate spoiler, a new Grille and door mirror housings and chrome-plated sports tailpipes. The interior of the 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design boasts two-tone seats, a leather and aluminum gear knob, and a sports steering wheel. Other features include aluminum pedals, floor mats with contrasting piping, blue instrument gauges, and plenty of R-Design logos.

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