Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40 series range, with the fully electric EX40 starting at £43,860 on the road and the EC40 at £45,860. The XC40, offered with B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines, starts at £37,710 on the road in B3 Core specification.
Design updates and lighting
Volvo says the refreshed models feature “a more confident interpretation of Volvo’s Scandinavian design language.” The exterior changes include redesigned front bumpers, a revised bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. The 15-segment lighting technology is designed to adapt the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzle for oncoming drivers, according to the company.
The refresh also introduces a new naming structure for the electric variants. The previous Single and Twin Motor designations give way to P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, mirroring the smaller EX30. The P8 Performance AWD tops the range with 325 kW, up from 300 kW, split between a 135 kW front motor and a 190 kW rear motor.
Range and drivetrain options
Volvo says the entry-level P5 Electric now offers slightly improved range compared with the previous base EX40, thanks to more efficient electric motors. The EX40 P5 Long Range Plus is quoted with up to 345 miles of range and can be specified with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The EC40 P5 Long Range Plus Pro is quoted at up to 359 miles and is available with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
Within the electric line-up, the EX40 and EC40 sit above the XC40 on price. The two electric models both offer a choice between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, although the EC40’s all-wheel-drive option is specifically the P8. The EC40’s entry price is £2,000 higher than the EX40’s at the specifications quoted.
For the XC40, both the B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines are paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. The model is available across Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims, depending on the chosen powertrain. That gives UK buyers a lower-priced mild-hybrid entry point alongside the two fully electric models.
UK pricing summary
- XC40 B3 Core: from £37,710 on the road.
- EX40 P5 Long Range Plus: from £43,860 on the road, with up to 345 miles of range.
- EC40 P5 Long Range Plus Pro: from £45,860 on the road, with up to 359 miles of range.
The order-book opening covers the complete refreshed 40 series range in the UK. Volvo has set out the new model names, trim structure and available drivetrains alongside the pricing and range figures.