Volvo EX40 model year 2026 - Overview
The Volvo EX40 is a fully electric compact SUV that brings together Scandinavian design, intelligent technology and zero tailpipe emissions.
The EX40 is based on the best-selling XC40 compact premium SUV, the first Volvo model to win the prestigious European Car of the Year award. Like the XC40, the EX40 is based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), an advanced vehicle platform co-developed within the Geely Group.
The signature Thor’s Hammer headlights are augmented with state-of-the-art pixel LED light technology, enabling them to automatically adapt to traffic in front and efficiently light up the road ahead without dazzling other drivers.
The advanced air purifier system prevents up to 80 per cent of hazardous PM 2.5 particles from entering the cabin. No matter the conditions outside, the solution can help occupants enjoy better and healthier air quality, while having the possibility to monitor particle and pollen levels outside the car.
Connectivity and infotainment
The Volvo EX40 comes equipped with an infotainment system jointly developed with Google featuring built-in Google apps and services. Intuitive and convenient, this next generation infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalisation and an unparalleled. This is further enhanced through Volvo Car Connect Plus, which provides unlimited mobile data (for in-car apps and vehicle communication) for 4 years.
For model year 2026, the EX40 was one of the last Volvo models to come equipped with the new Volvo Car UX. It’s designed to be a safe and enjoyable way to interact with your car’s central infotainment screen, more focused and personalised than its predecessor. A further upgrade to the car includes the next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, making our existing Google Android Auto-based infotainment system much faster and much more responsive. The infotainment system in these models will be more than twice as fast as the outgoing system, with graphics generation that is up to 10 times faster.
Thanks to Volvo Car Connect, the EX40 is capable of receiving large software and operating system updates over the air. This enables the car to keep evolving and improving over time, rather than being at its peak when it leaves the factory.
Powertrain technology
The EX40 comes with 4 different powertrain options: Single Motor, Single Motor Extended, Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance. The Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance variants supplying 408 and 442hp respectively, utilising one motor on the front axle and one on the rear axle. These are powered by an 82kWh battery that can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 28 minutes *. These models have a certified range of up to 332 and 326 miles respectively (WLTP Combined) **.
The Single Motor and Single Motor Extended variants produce 238 and 252hp respectively, via one electric motor on the rear axle. The Single Motor version comes with a 69kWh battery and a range of up to 296 miles (WLTP Combined) *, with the battery charging from 10 to 80 per cent of capacity in 33 minutes **. Meanwhile, the Single Motor Extended version possesses an 82kWh battery that has a range of up to 355 miles (WLTP Combined) *, with the battery charging from 10 to 80 per cent of capacity in 28 minutes **.
More details around the powertrain offer can be found in the technical specifications.
Safety and driver assistance
While building on the excellent safety standards of the original XC40, Volvo Cars safety engineers had to completely redesign and reinforce the frontal structure of the EX40 to deal with the absence of an engine and the 500 kg weight of the high-voltage battery. At the same time, it has to meet Volvo Cars’ high safety requirements and help keep occupants as safe as in any other Volvo.
The battery is protected by a safety cage, which consists of a frame of extruded aluminium. This has been embedded in the middle of the car’s body structure, creating a built-in crumple zone around it. The battery’s location under the floor of the car also lowers the centre of gravity of the car for better protection against roll-overs.
At the rear, the electric powertrain has been integrated in the body structure to realise a better distribution of collision forces away from the cabin.
The EX40 is also equipped with an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensor platform that consists of an array of radars, cameras and ultrasonic sensors. This platform enables the development and deployment of active safety systems, such as the detection of other road users, automatic braking and collision avoidance. It also allows for gentle driver support from standstill up to highway speeds, through the Pilot Assist function.
Consumer information is available at: https://www.volvocars.com/uk/cars/ex40-electric/
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* Charging times are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.** The range according to the realistic WLTP driving cycle under controlled conditions for a new car. The real-world range may vary and could be improved via coming over-the-air software updates.
** The range according to the realistic WLTP driving cycle under controlled conditions for a new car. The real-world range may vary and could be improved via coming over-the-air software updates.