Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40 series range. The fully electric EX40 starts at £43,860 on the road, while the fully electric EC40 starts at £45,860. The line-up also includes the XC40 with B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines, priced from £37,710 in B3 Core specification.
Volvo describes the updated cars as offering a more confident interpretation of its Scandinavian design language. The changes include redesigned front bumpers, bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new Thor’s Hammer Matrix LED headlights. The 15-segment lighting technology is said to adapt the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers.
The refresh also 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 P8 Performance AWD is the top variant, with 325 kW of output, up from 300 kW. Its front motor contributes 135 kW and its rear motor 190 kW.
Volvo says the entry-level P5 Electric now offers slightly improved range compared with the previous base EX40, attributing the change to more efficient electric motors. The EX40 P5 Long Range Plus is quoted at up to 345 miles and is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The EC40 P5 Long Range Plus Pro is quoted at up to 359 miles and can be specified with rear-wheel drive or P8 all-wheel drive.
The XC40 mild-hybrid models pair B3 and B4 petrol engines with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Depending on powertrain, the XC40 is offered in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims. The B3 Core specification is the entry point at £37,710 on the road.
In the electric line-up, the EX40 is priced from £43,860 in P5 Long Range Plus specification, while the EC40 is priced from £45,860 in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification. Both are now available to order in the UK. The refreshed 40 series therefore combines updated exterior design, revised powertrain naming and a higher-output top electric variant across Volvo’s compact SUV and crossover models.