Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40 series, with the fully electric EX40 priced from £43,860 and the EC40 from £45,860 on the road. The line-up also includes the XC40, which continues to be offered with petrol mild-hybrid engines. Volvo says the updated models apply a more confident interpretation of its Scandinavian design language.
The exterior changes include redesigned front bumpers, a new bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. The 15-segment lighting technology is intended to adapt the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers, according to Volvo. These are manufacturer descriptions of the design and lighting rather than independent assessments.
Revised names and powertrain output
The facelift brings a new naming structure mirroring the smaller EX30. Single- and twin-motor variants are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD. The top P8 Performance AWD delivers 325 kW, up from 300 kW, with a 135 kW front motor and a 190 kW rear motor.
Volvo says the entry-level P5 Electric has slightly improved range over the previous base EX40, attributing the gain to more efficient electric motors. The naming identifies the standard P5, long-range P5 and performance P8 versions across the electric 40 series.
XC40 mild-hybrid range
The XC40 is offered in the UK with B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines, both matched to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. On-the-road prices start at £37,710 for the B3 Core specification. Depending on the powertrain, buyers can choose Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
EX40 and EC40 range details
The EX40’s £43,860 starting price is for the P5 Long Range Plus specification, which Volvo quotes with a range of up to 345 miles. The electric SUV is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The EC40 starts at £45,860 in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification, with a quoted range of up to 359 miles, and can be specified with rear-wheel drive or the P8 all-wheel-drive powertrain.
Across the range, the changes concentrate on exterior design, a revised variant hierarchy and a higher output for the top electric model. The XC40 continues to provide a mild-hybrid alternative alongside the two fully electric models, with trim availability linked to the chosen powertrain. The B3 and B4 designations apply to the petrol mild-hybrid versions of the XC40, while the EX40 and EC40 use the P5 and P8 electric names. The XC40’s B3 Core entry price sits below the electric models, while the EX40 and EC40 are positioned above it in the refreshed range.