Volvo Car UK has opened order books for its refreshed 40-series range, bringing updated styling, a new variant naming structure and revised powertrain details to the EX40, EC40 and XC40. On-the-road prices start at £43,860 for the EX40 and £45,860 for the EC40, while the XC40 petrol mild-hybrid range begins at £37,710 in B3 Core specification.
The Nordic carmaker says the emission-free models in the series now carry “a more confident interpretation of Volvo’s Scandinavian design language”. The visual changes include redesigned front bumpers, a bonnet and front wings, an updated grille and new “Thor’s Hammer Matrix” LED headlights. Volvo says the 15-segment lighting technology adapts the beam to road conditions while avoiding dazzling oncoming drivers.
New names and more power
The facelift also introduces a new naming structure. The Single and Twin Motor variants are now called P5 Electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD, a system that mirrors the smaller EX30. The top variant now produces 325 kW, up from 300 kW, with a 135 kW front motor and a 190 kW rear motor.
Volvo says the entry-level P5 Electric variant offers slightly improved range compared with the previous base EX40, attributed to more efficient electric motors. The EX40 is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and in P5 Long Range Plus specification it offers a range of up to 345 miles.
The EC40, meanwhile, is priced from £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 with P8 all-wheel drive.
XC40 remains part of the range
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 the powertrain, the semi-electric model is offered in Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims.
Volvo’s UK announcement frames the refreshed range as a coordinated update across the 40-series lineup rather than a single-model change. The electric EX40 and EC40 receive the revised exterior treatment and new variant names, while the XC40 continues with mild-hybrid petrol power alongside the fully electric models.
Across the range, the announced UK prices range from £37,710 for the XC40 B3 Core to £45,860 for the EC40 P5 Long Range Plus Pro. The EX40 P5 Long Range Plus is priced at £43,860, while the top electric variant is the 325 kW P8 Performance AWD.
The order books are now open, with the quoted prices and range figures applying to the specified UK specifications. The new naming applies to the electric variants, while the XC40 is listed with B3 and B4 mild-hybrid designations. The announced prices are on-the-road figures.