Volvo Cars has opened order books for the C40 Recharge, the company’s latest fully electric model.

The propulsion consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78kWh battery that can be fast charged to 80 per cent capacity in about 40 minutes. It offers an anticipated range of around 261 miles (420 km), which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates.

The C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in markets across Europe as of this week.

The C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of Volvo Cars’ commitment to a zero-emission future. The company will roll out several additional electric models in the coming years and aims for 50 per cent of its global sales volume to consist of fully electric cars by 2025. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.