The 2023 Volvo C40 refresh fails in one very important way.

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People have said that the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge is the future of electric cars.

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But the C40 only has a range of 220 miles on a single charge, which is very short.

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This puts the C40 a long way behind the best long-range electric cars, such as the Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf.

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Even though the C40 is fast and easy to manoeuvre, drivers who want a reliable long-distance vehicle will be disappointed by its short range.

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Without some changes to its range, the C40 will have a hard time competing in the EV market,

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which is getting more and more crowded.

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