Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40 series range, with the fully electric EX40 priced from £43,860 and the EC40 from £45,860 on the road. The update covers the brand’s compact electric SUVs and the related XC40 mild-hybrid line.
The Nordic carmaker said the refreshed models feature “a more confident interpretation of Volvo’s Scandinavian design language”. Exterior changes include redesigned front bumpers, a revised bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. According to Volvo, the 15-segment lighting technology adapts the beam to road conditions while managing to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.
New naming structure and more power
The facelift introduces a new naming structure. Variants previously described as Single and Twin Motor are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, mirroring the smaller EX30. The top-tier P8 Performance AWD now delivers 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 compared with the previous base EX40, thanks to more efficient electric motors.
XC40 mild hybrids stay in the UK range
The XC40 continues alongside the electric models 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, Volvo offers the XC40 in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
Battery-electric pricing and range
For drivers choosing a fully electric model, the EX40 starts at £43,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus specification, which Volvo says offers a range of up to 345 miles. The car is available with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The fully electric EC40 is priced at £45,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification, with a claimed range of up to 359 miles. It is offered with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
Together, the updates give Volvo a UK compact range that spans petrol mild-hybrid and fully electric powertrains. The EX40 and EC40 sit above the XC40’s £37,710 starting point, while the new P5 and P8 badges align the larger 40 series cars with the smaller EX30’s naming. Volvo describes the electric cars in the 40 series as emission-free, and the refreshed models are now available to order in the UK.