Volvo Car UK has opened order books for the refreshed 40-series range, with the fully electric EX40 priced from £43,860 on the road and the EC40 from £45,860. The UK range also includes the XC40, offered with petrol mild-hybrid powertrains.
Volvo says the refreshed electric models adopt a more confident interpretation of its Scandinavian design language. The exterior changes include redesigned front bumpers, a revised bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. The 15-segment lighting system is designed to adapt the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzle for oncoming drivers, according to the company.
New naming and powertrain details
The facelift introduces a revised naming structure for the electric variants. The previous Single and Twin Motor designations are replaced by P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, following the pattern used on the smaller EX30. The P5 Electric and P5 Long Range sit below the P8 Performance AWD, which produces 325 kW, up from 300 kW. The top version’s output is split between a 135 kW front motor and a 190 kW rear motor.
Volvo also says the entry-level P5 Electric offers slightly more range than the previous base EX40. The company attributes the improvement to more efficient electric motors but does not state a revised range for that variant.
EX40 and EC40 pricing and range
The EX40 starts at £43,860 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, with a range of up to 359 miles, and can be ordered with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
The pricing spread places both electric models above the XC40, and the EC40’s starting figure is £2,000 higher than the EX40’s. The EC40 also quotes a higher maximum range, at 359 miles against 345 miles for the EX40. Both electric models can be specified with rear-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is available on the EX40 and through the EC40’s P8 option.
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. Pricing starts at £37,710 on the road for the B3 Core specification. Depending on the powertrain, Volvo offers the XC40 in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
With the refreshed EX40 and EC40 now available to order, Volvo’s UK 40-series range covers both fully electric and mild-hybrid options. The electric models sit above the XC40 on price.