How the AWD System Works on the Volvo Recharge Lineup

All-wheel drive is an important piece of equipment on Canadian roads. It helps the vehicle get out of tricky situations in the winter on slippery surfaces, as well as maintain control on the highway at high speeds. The all-wheel-drive system is also very useful in the summer on dry pavement when you need to take on some curvy roads and you need maximum control.

Volvo cars have always used the best components when it comes to all-wheel-drive systems. And now that electrification has joined the game, it brings a series of opportunities to develop faster and more precise AWD systems in order to not only keep you and your family safe on the roads during difficult weather and road conditions, but also to give you the maximum your Volvo can provide in terms of performance.

This new all-wheel-drive technology is called eAWD at Volvo and it is revolutionary in terms of capability and performance.

Here, we take a look at how Volvo’s eAWD system works on Volvo cars.

Cutting out the middle hardware

The main difference between eAWD and traditional AWD is that there's no mechanical linkage between the electric system driving the rear wheels and the engine driving the front wheels. This makes the vehicle much lighter, but also much more responsive because there are much less moving parts. The link is done electronically.

Moreover, this configuration reduces drivetrain loss in terms of power, which lets drivers take full advantage of the powertrain’s capabilities by sending every single available horsepower to the ground. This also makes the whole drivetrain much more efficient in terms of fuel consumption.

Volvo’s eAWD system is available in many vehicles

This system can be found throughout the Volvo Recharge lineup, namely the XC90 Recharge, XC60 Recharge, the S90 Recharge and S60 Recharge sedans and the V60 Recharge wagon.

Modern AWD systems in Volvo cars are the best systems in the industry and will conquer wintry roads as well as curvy ones in the summer like no other. Come and see us today for more information about Volvo cars and eAWD. You can also shop online with us, our representatives await your call and cans answer all your questions.