Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40-series range, updating the EX40 and EC40 electric SUVs with revised front-end styling, new variant names and adjusted pricing.
On-the-road prices start at £43,860 for the EX40 and £45,860 for the EC40. The EX40 entry point is the P5 Long Range Plus specification, which Volvo says offers up to 345 miles of range. The EC40 is priced at £45,860 in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification, with a quoted range of up to 359 miles. Both fully electric models are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Revised exterior and lighting
Volvo says the refreshed cars feature "a more confident interpretation of Volvo’s Scandinavian design language." The visual changes include redesigned front bumpers, bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new "Thor’s Hammer Matrix" LED headlights.
The headlights use 15-segment lighting technology. According to Volvo, the system adapts the beam to road conditions while managing to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.
New naming structure and output
The facelift introduces a new naming structure. The previous Single and Twin Motor variants are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, mirroring the smaller EX30. The top-tier variant now delivers 325 kW, up from 300 kW. Its front motor contributes 135 kW, while the rear motor adds 190 kW.
Volvo also says the entry-level P5 Electric variant offers slightly improved range compared with the previous base EX40, thanks to more efficient electric motors.
XC40 mild-hybrid continues
The XC40 remains available 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 offered across Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
The updated line-up therefore covers both mild-hybrid and fully electric powertrains. At the advertised starting prices, the EX40 sits £6,150 above the B3 Core XC40, while the EC40 is £8,150 above it. The EC40’s P5 Long Range Plus Pro version is the highest-priced model named in the launch information.
Volvo’s UK announcement focuses on the design refresh, the simplified electric variant naming and the updated output of the dual-motor version. The range figures and pricing are manufacturer-provided launch details for the UK market.