Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40 series range, bringing updated styling, a revised powertrain naming scheme and confirmed pricing across the EX40, EC40 and XC40 line-up. On-the-road prices start at £43,860 for the EX40 and £45,860 for the EC40, while the XC40 petrol mild-hybrid begins at £37,710 in B3 Core specification.
Design and lighting updates
Volvo says the refreshed models adopt “a more confident interpretation” of its Scandinavian design language. The changes include redesigned front bumpers, bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. The carmaker says the 15-segment lighting system adapts the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers. Volvo presents these as the intended benefits of the technology.
New names and more power
The update also introduces a new naming structure. The former Single and Twin Motor variants now carry the P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD names, following the smaller EX30. The top variant now produces 325 kW, up from 300 kW, with a 135 kW front motor and a 190 kW rear motor. Volvo also says the entry-level P5 Electric offers slightly improved range over the previous base EX40 because of more efficient electric motors.
UK pricing and specifications
For buyers seeking a fully electric model, the EX40 starts at £43,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus specification, with a range of up to 345 miles. It is offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The fully electric EC40 starts at £45,860 in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification and offers up to 359 miles. It is available with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
- EX40: from £43,860; P5 Long Range Plus; up to 345 miles; rear- or all-wheel drive.
- EC40: from £45,860; P5 Long Range Plus Pro; up to 359 miles; rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
- XC40: from £37,710; B3 Core; B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines with a seven-speed automatic gearbox.
XC40 mild-hybrid line-up
The XC40 is available 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 in B3 Core specification. Depending on the powertrain, the model is offered in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
The EX40 and EC40 are the fully electric models in the refreshed range, while the XC40 uses B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines. The electric models can be specified with rear-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available through the P8 Performance AWD variant. Volvo has confirmed UK pricing and specifications for the launch.