Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40 series range, with the fully electric EX40 and EC40 joined by the petrol mild-hybrid XC40. On-the-road prices start at £43,860 for the EX40, £45,860 for the EC40 and £37,710 for the XC40 in B3 Core specification.
The update brings revised exterior details across the line-up. Volvo says the cars feature “a more confident interpretation of Volvo’s Scandinavian design language,” including redesigned front bumpers, bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. The 15-segment lighting technology is claimed to adapt the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers.
New naming and powertrain details
The facelift introduces a new naming structure for the electric models. The former Single and Twin Motor variants are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, mirroring the smaller EX30. The top P8 Performance AWD variant produces 325 kW, up from 300 kW. Its front motor contributes 135 kW, while the rear motor adds 190 kW.
The entry-level P5 Electric variant is also described as offering slightly improved range compared with the previous base EX40, with Volvo attributing the gain to more efficient electric motors.
EX40 and EC40 pricing and range
The EX40 starts at £43,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus specification and offers a range of up to 345 miles. It is available with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The EC40 is priced from £45,860 in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification, offering up to 359 miles, and is available with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
XC40 mild-hybrid line-up
The XC40 is offered in the UK with B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines, both paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Prices start at £37,710 on the road in B3 Core specification. Depending on powertrain, the model is available in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
Volvo’s UK announcement covers the opening of orders rather than customer deliveries. The line-up places the refreshed electric EX40 and EC40 alongside the continuing mild-hybrid XC40, so buyers can choose between fully electric and petrol mild-hybrid powertrains within the same compact SUV family.