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Volvo opens UK order books for refreshed EX40 and EC40

Mei-Lin ChenNovember 11, 20265 min read0 views

At a glance

  • The updated 40 series adds revised styling, a new P5/P8 naming structure and a more powerful top variant, with EX40 prices starting at £43,860.
  • Volvo Car UK has opened orders for its refreshed 40 series, including the EX40 and EC40 electric SUVs and the XC40 mild-hybrid. The update brings new front-end styling, revised variant names and a 325 kW top model, with electric prices starting at £43,860.
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Volvo Car UK has opened order books for the refreshed 40 series range, with the fully electric EX40 starting at £43,860 on the road and the EC40 at £45,860. The line-up also includes the XC40 with B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines.

The Nordic carmaker described the refreshed electric models as offering a more confident interpretation of Volvo’s Scandinavian design language. Visual changes include redesigned front bumpers, bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights.

Lighting and naming changes

Volvo says the 15-segment lighting technology adapts the beam to road conditions while seeking to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. The facelift also introduces a naming structure that mirrors the smaller EX30: the Single and Twin Motor variants are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD.

The top P8 Performance AWD variant now produces 325 kW, up from 300 kW. Its front motor contributes 135 kW and the rear motor 190 kW. Volvo also says the entry-level P5 Electric offers slightly improved range compared with the previous base EX40, citing more efficient electric motors.

EX40 and EC40 pricing and range

The EX40 is available from £43,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus specification, with a range of up to 345 miles. It comes with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The EC40 starts at £45,860 on the road 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.

XC40 mild-hybrid offer

The XC40 is being made 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 for the B3 Core specification.

Depending on powertrain, the semi-electric XC40 is offered across Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims. The refreshed range therefore spans mild-hybrid petrol models and fully electric EX40 and EC40 variants, with the electric models positioned above the XC40 entry price. The XC40 remains the petrol mild-hybrid alternative in the 40 series line-up.

Key UK figures

  • EX40 P5 Long Range Plus: from £43,860; up to 345 miles; rear- or all-wheel drive.
  • EC40 P5 Long Range Plus Pro: from £45,860; up to 359 miles; rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
  • XC40 B3 Core: from £37,710; B3 and B4 mild-hybrid petrol engines with a seven-speed automatic.
  • P8 Performance AWD: 325 kW total, with 135 kW front and 190 kW rear.
  • Trims: Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro, depending on powertrain.

Reported by Mei-Lin Chen, Interior and Exterior Accessories Fitment Analyst.