Volvo Car UK has opened order books for the refreshed 40-series range. The fully electric EX40 starts at £43,860 on the road, while the EC40 starts at £45,860. The update covers revised exterior design, a new naming structure for electric variants and a higher output for the range-topping all-wheel-drive model. The XC40 continues alongside the electric cars with petrol mild-hybrid powertrains.
Revised exterior and matrix lighting
According to Volvo, the refreshed electric models carry a more confident interpretation of the brand’s Scandinavian design language. The company lists redesigned front bumpers, a revised bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. The 15-segment lighting technology is intended to adjust the beam according to road conditions while avoiding dazzle for oncoming drivers. These are manufacturer descriptions of the design and lighting functions rather than independent test results.
Electric variant names and output
The facelift brings a new naming scheme. What were single- and twin-motor versions are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, mirroring the naming used for the smaller EX30. The P8 Performance AWD tops the electric line-up with 325 kW, an increase from 300 kW. Its front motor supplies 135 kW and its rear motor 190 kW. In addition, Volvo says the entry-level P5 Electric has slightly more range than the previous base EX40 because of more efficient electric motors.
UK prices, trims and quoted range
The EX40 is listed from £43,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus specification, with a quoted range of up to 345 miles. Buyers can choose rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The EC40 starts at £45,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification and is quoted at up to 359 miles. It is offered with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
For the XC40, Volvo offers B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines, both paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. The range starts at £37,710 on the road in B3 Core specification. Depending on the powertrain, the XC40 is available in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
How the line-up is positioned
The pricing places the electric EX40 above the entry XC40 mild-hybrid, while the EC40 sits higher again. Within the electric range, the P5 Long Range Plus and P5 Long Range Plus Pro specifications are the starting points named in the UK pricing. The P8 Performance AWD is the most powerful version, with the added output split across its front and rear motors. Volvo quotes up to 345 miles for the EX40 and up to 359 miles for the EC40.