Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40 series, with the fully electric EX40 priced from £43,860 on the road and the EC40 from £45,860. The XC40, which continues with petrol mild-hybrid power, starts at £37,710 for the B3 Core. All three models sit in the same compact range but use different powertrain and naming strategies.
Updated exterior and matrix lighting
Volvo says the emission-free cars in the series now feature “a more confident interpretation of Volvo’s Scandinavian design language.” The visible changes include redesigned front bumpers, a new bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights.
The matrix headlights use 15-segment lighting technology. Volvo claims the system adapts the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers. That description sets out the intended function; the input does not include independent test results for the lighting performance.
P5 and P8 replace Single and Twin Motor names
The refresh brings a new naming structure. The Single and Twin Motor variants are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, mirroring the smaller EX30. The names cover the entry electric, long-range and performance all-wheel-drive versions.
The P8 Performance AWD now delivers 325 kW, up from 300 kW. Its front motor contributes 135 kW and its rear motor 190 kW. Volvo also says the entry-level P5 Electric offers slightly more range than the previous base EX40, attributing the gain to more efficient electric motors.
EX40 and EC40 range and trim details
The EX40’s £43,860 starting price applies to the P5 Long Range Plus specification. Volvo quotes a range of up to 345 miles and offers the electric SUV with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
The EC40 starts at £45,860 in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification. Its quoted range reaches up to 359 miles, and the crossover coupe is available with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
XC40 mild-hybrid lineup
The XC40 is offered in the UK with B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines, both matched to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. The B3 Core is priced from £37,710 on the road. Depending on the powertrain, Volvo offers Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
Volvo lists the B4 alongside the B3, but the provided text gives only the B3 Core starting price. The refreshed family therefore covers a mild-hybrid petrol option alongside two fully electric models, with the electric cars receiving the new front-end design, lighting and powertrain names. UK customers can place orders now; the provided information does not state a first-delivery date.