Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40 series, with on-the-road prices starting at £43,860 for the EX40 and £45,860 for the EC40. The update covers the two electric crossovers, while the mild-hybrid XC40 remains on sale alongside them.
Revised exterior and matrix lighting
Volvo frames the facelift as a more confident interpretation of its Scandinavian design language. The cars receive redesigned front bumpers, a new bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. According to the company, the 15-segment lighting system adapts the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers.
P5 and P8 naming, higher output
The refresh also introduces a new naming structure: the Single and Twin Motor variants become the P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, mirroring the naming already used on the smaller EX30. The change is not only nominal — the top variant now delivers 325 kW, up from 300 kW, combining a 135 kW front motor with a 190 kW rear motor.
Volvo adds that the entry-level P5 Electric offers slightly more range than the previous base EX40, crediting more efficient electric motors for the gain.
Prices, range and drivetrains
The electric models are offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on variant:
- EX40: from £43,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus specification, with a range of up to 345 miles.
- EC40: from £45,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification, with a range of up to 359 miles, available with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
XC40 mild hybrids
The XC40 continues 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 in Core specification. Depending on powertrain, the model is offered in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.