# Volvo’s Switch to Electric-Only Cars Gets Positive Reaction from Consumers - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/11/volvos-switch-volvo-electric-only-cars-gets-positive-reaction-from-consumers/ - Published: 2018-11-20T00:28:36-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ![Volvo c49 recharge](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 03/277640_Volvo_C40_Recharge-e1621907909273.jpg?resize=250%2C135&quality=89&ssl= 1 "Volvo Launches New Fully Electric C40 Recharge Luxury Vehicle - The Green Living Guy") Volvo C40 Recharge           So Volvo’s announcement to make only [electric](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/01/swedish-town-of-varnamo-goes-electric-with-volvo-electric-hybrid-buses/) or hybrid cars by 2019 received a positive reaction from consumers in SSI’s latest poll (please see chart 1). First of all, forty-one percent of 338 people interviewed online say the announcement makes them more likely to buy a Volvo. All the while only 17 percent say the news would put them off buying the brand.  For many people (42 percent), Volvo’s direction has no impact. Especially on their future car buying decisions. More than half of the 48 Volvo owners SSI interviewed said when they do buy their next car they will probably buy another Volvo (please see chart 2).  Eighteen of the 48 Volvo owners said they don’t plan to buy a Volvo next time but only three people in this group said the reason for choosing another brand was that they don’t want to buy an [electric or hybrid car](https://greenlivingguy.com/green-living-resources-eco-friendly-products/electric-car-news/). ![Volvo C30 electric car. Volvo Electric](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp- content/uploads/2011/09/800px-volvo_c30_rdesign_hres-e1540605855432.jpg?w=780&quality =89&ssl=1) Celebrating 40 years in business, [SSI](https://www.dynata.com/) is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and business-to-business survey research.  Visit SSI at [www.surveysampling.com](https://www.dynata.com/). As I wrote before: The C40 Recharge is Volvo’s newest addition to the [Recharge line](https://www.volvocars.com/us/v/cars/recharge) of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. It’s the next step in Volvo’s commitment. Especially to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be a fully electric car company by 2030. The C40 Recharge is a newer version of the XC40 SUV. The main difference is the C40’s lower and sleeker design. According to Volvo, the propulsion consists of two electric motors. One is located at the front axle and the other on the back axle. In addition, a 78kWh battery powers the vehicle. That’s with the ability to charge up to 80 percent in only 40 minutes. Because the [vehicle is fully electric](https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/11/the-case-for-electric-vehicles-now/), there are zero tailpipe emissions. This means you can drive knowing. Especially that your car is reducing your carbon footprint and not contributing climate change. ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke # Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow. [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [ ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)