Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40-series range, bringing updated styling, a revised electric powertrain hierarchy and new trim choices to the EX40, EC40 and XC40 line-ups. On-the-road prices start at £43,860 for the EX40 and £45,860 for the EC40. The petrol mild-hybrid XC40 begins at £37,710 in B3 Core specification.
The exterior changes apply across the refreshed range. Volvo says the cars carry “a more confident interpretation of Volvo’s Scandinavian design language.” The package includes redesigned front bumpers, 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 electric naming and output
The facelift also introduces a new naming structure for the electric models. The former Single and Twin Motor variants are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, following the smaller EX30. The top P8 Performance AWD variant produces 325 kW, up from 300 kW. Its front motor contributes 135 kW and its rear motor 190 kW.
Volvo says the entry-level P5 Electric offers slightly improved range compared with the previous base EX40 because of more efficient electric motors. The EX40 is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the P5 Long Range Plus version has a range of up to 345 miles. The EC40, priced from £45,860 in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification, offers up to 359 miles and is available with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
The EX40 and EC40 are the fully electric models in the refreshed line-up, while the XC40 uses B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines. Volvo describes the electric cars in the series as emission-free. The naming structure now aligns the 40-series electric variants with the smaller EX30.
XC40 mild-hybrid options
The XC40 continues alongside the electric models with B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines, both matched to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. In B3 Core form, the XC40 starts at £37,710 on the road. Depending on powertrain, Volvo offers the model in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
The refreshed range therefore covers both fully electric and mild-hybrid powertrains for UK customers. The updated models are available to order, with the electric EX40 and EC40 sitting alongside the XC40 in the line-up. The range includes the EX40, EC40 and XC40. Volvo’s announced changes focus on design details, model naming, output and equipment structure.