2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric - Safety and assistance systems

With a weight of 500 kilograms for the high-voltage battery and the absence of an internal combustion engine, the body structure of the Volvo C40 Recharge is designed to absorb even more energy in a collision than a comparable vehicle with an internal combustion engine. The high-voltage battery is protected by a safety cage consisting of an extruded aluminum frame embedded in the center of the body structure. This creates a crumple zone around the battery. Placing the battery in the vehicle floor also has the advantage of lowering the vehicle's center of gravity, which in turn reduces the risk of rollover. The electric powertrain has been integrated into the body structure in order to direct the forces acting in the event of an accident away from the cabin even more effectively. In terms of active safety systems, the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric features the new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensor platform. The platform's cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors lay the foundation for numerous active safety systems, such as an emergency braking system that detects other road users and automatically brakes to avoid collisions, and Pilot Assist, which assists with driving - from a standstill to highway speeds.