The Volvo C30 Electric vehicle first saw production in the summer of 2011, so it’s not quite a new product on the market.
With 2 years gone by, the Swedish car maker decided it was time for an overhaul.
![Volvo C30 Electric](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/04/Volvo-C30-Electric-5.jpg)
As with the first generation, the new and improved Volvo C30 will be available for lease in Europe as soon as this summer. The second generation uses a Siemens electric motor that can produce 120 Hp and 250 Nm of torque. This power translates in an acceleration time to 100 km/h of 10.7 seconds. The top speed you can achieve in the Volvo C30 Electric is 125 km/h and you have a range of approximately 150 km.
Another new feature on this vehicle is the on board quick charging module operating on a three phase supply. A full recharge of the batteries will now take just 1.5 hours, down from 8 to 10 hours. You also have the option of a partial recharging that will give you a 20 km range for just 10 minutes or plug-in time.
![Volvo C30 Electric](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/04/Volvo-C30-Electric-1.jpg)
With the price being high and the competition fierce, the Volvo C30 Electric vehicle will not set any sales records, but the new charging options are appealing.