Updated Volvo EX40 launches for the 2027 model year
Volvo is giving its electric compact SUV an extensive facelift. Alongside a redesigned front end, the EX40 receives more efficient powertrains, additional sensors and a larger touchscreen. In Germany, prices start at €47,490.
Production is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with the first deliveries expected toward the end of 2026. This means the former XC40 Recharge will remain in the lineup for several more years, positioned above the more compact Volvo EX30.
New names for the three EX40 variants
Volvo is switching to the naming scheme already used for the EX30. Single Motor and Twin Motor become P5 electric, P5 Long Range and P8 Performance AWD. The basic technical configuration of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive remains unchanged.
| Variant | P5 electric | P5 Long Range | P8 Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Power | 175 kW | 185 kW | 325 kW |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 420 Nm | 670 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| WLTP range | 477 km | 576 km | 538 km |
| Gross battery capacity | 70 kWh | 82 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Maximum DC charging power | 180 kW | 205 kW | 205 kW |
| DC charging time from 10% to 80% | 26 minutes | 28 minutes | 28 minutes |
| Starting price | €47,490 | €53,090 | €60,590 |
More range and 325 kW in the top model
The P5 electric benefits from more efficient electric motors. Despite retaining the same 70-kWh battery, its WLTP range increases by 10 km to up to 477 km. The P5 Long Range continues to offer a maximum of 576 km with its larger 82-kWh battery.
The P8 Performance AWD gets more power. The front motor produces 135 kW and the rear motor 190 kW, delivering a combined 325 kW and 670 Nm. This allows the EX40 to accelerate to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
All variants will come with a heat pump as standard. This is particularly relevant in the DACH region—Germany, Austria and Switzerland—because it allows the cabin to be heated more efficiently at low temperatures. Less battery energy used for heating → more consistent everyday range in winter.
Maximum charging rates of 180 and 205 kW respectively are solid, but do not set new class-leading benchmarks. For long-distance travel, the charging curve matters just as much as the peak figure. Our comparison of electric compact SUVs for 2026 provides an overview of the competition.
New look with matrix LED technology
Visually, the EX40 moves closer to Volvo’s newer models. The revised light signature of the Thor’s Hammer headlights now uses matrix LED technology. The closed front end, bumper, hood and front fenders have also been redesigned.
At the rear, Volvo has fitted new LED taillights, a modified tailgate and a revised bumper. Overall, the facelift looks smoother and more modern without fundamentally changing the familiar character of the compact SUV. Design cues from the larger Volvo EX90 are clearly recognizable.
New sensor platform improves driver assistance systems
Under the bodywork, the update is more extensive. Volvo is installing additional radar sensors at the front, rear and corners of the vehicle, a new front camera, twelve new ultrasonic sensors and updated parking cameras. The broader data set is intended to make automatic emergency braking and evasive maneuvers more reliable.
The new Door Opening Alert warns occupants of approaching cyclists or vehicles when a door is opened. The optional Pilot Assist system also gains a lane-change assistant. A three-dimensional view is being added to the optional 360-degree camera.
Larger touchscreen and Google Gemini
Inside, the central display grows to 11.2 inches. Volvo is also revising the menu navigation and adding new materials and equipment options. Google Gemini is being integrated into the infotainment system as an AI assistant and is intended to enable more natural voice commands.
Regular over-the-air updates remain part of the concept. This allows Volvo to update features and software after delivery without requiring a workshop visit for every change.
Four trim levels available
Volvo offers the EX40 in Essential, Core, Plus and Ultra trim levels. Black Edition versions are also available for Plus and Ultra. Core starts at €50,290, Plus at €52,990 and Ultra at €59,290.
With a starting price of €47,490, the EX40 remains firmly in the premium segment. The facelift primarily improves the areas that matter in everyday use: winter efficiency, usability, safety features and software. There is no major technical revolution, but the overall package becomes noticeably more modern.
