Volvo Car UK has opened order books for the refreshed 40-series range, with the fully electric EX40 starting at £43,860 and the EC40 at £45,860 on the road.
The update covers both battery-electric models and the XC40, which continues with petrol mild-hybrid powertrains. Volvo characterises the styling of the revised electric cars as a more assured reading of its Scandinavian design language, with the changes concentrated at the front of the vehicle.
Restyled front end and adaptive lighting
The refreshed models receive redesigned front bumpers, a new bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. The headlights use 15-segment lighting technology that Volvo says adapts the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers.
New naming and a power increase
Alongside the styling changes, Volvo has introduced a naming structure that mirrors the smaller EX30. The Single and Twin Motor variants are now designated P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD.
The range-topping P8 variant now produces 325 kW, up from 300 kW in the previous line-up. A 135 kW front motor and a 190 kW rear motor make up the all-wheel-drive system. 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.
The naming change brings the 40-series into line with the EX30, so buyers see the same P5 and P8 designations across the electric line-up. The higher output on the P8 is the only power change Volvo disclosed, while the entry-level P5 Electric remains the starting point of the electric range.
Prices, range and trims
The EX40 in P5 Long Range Plus specification is priced from £43,860 and is quoted at up to 345 miles of range. It is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The EC40 in P5 Long Range Plus Pro form starts at £45,860 and is quoted at up to 359 miles, offered with rear-wheel drive or the P8 all-wheel-drive powertrain.
Buyers wanting a petrol option can still order the XC40 with B3 and B4 mild-hybrid engines, both matched to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Pricing starts at £37,710 on the road in B3 Core specification. Depending on the powertrain, the model is offered in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
In the specifications quoted, the EC40 carries a £2,000 higher price and a longer range figure than the EX40, while the XC40 remains the cheapest route into the 40-series line-up.
The announcement did not include battery capacity or charging figures for the revised electric models.