The Volvo XC40 Recharge has been renamed to EX40 for 2025 and past, with the up to date electrical SUV now arriving in Australia with better driving vary and a wider lineup.
By being offered because the EX40, the SUV is aligned with Volvo’s naming construction for its electrical automobiles (EVs) – which incorporates the EX30 and upcoming EX90 and ES90, in addition to the Chinese language-market EM90 individuals mover.
Volvo will even rename the previous XC40 Recharge’s coupe-esque twin, the C40 Recharge, to the EC40, which a spokesperson for the model in Australia instructed CarExpert is due within the first half of 2025.
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For the ‘new’ EX40, the EV’s lineup has been expanded to a few variants in Australia, with a brand new flagship Black Version becoming a member of the prevailing single-motor, rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor, all-wheel drive (AWD) grades.
The bottom Volvo EX40 begins from $76,990 earlier than on-road prices, representing no value change in comparison with the XC40 Recharge, regardless of now being fitted with a battery which is nearly 20 per cent bigger (89kWh vs 69kWh).
It’s additionally solely offered in flagship Extremely guise, quite than the Plus variant which was beforehand the one grade offered in Australia.
This implies 20-inch alloy wheels (up from 19 inches), Microtech upholstery, a singular inside, LED headlights with an lively cornering perform, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and a surround-view digital camera.
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EX40 Black Version (badged as an XC40)
Volvo has additionally swapped the title of the step-up XC40 Recharge Final Twin Motor AWD to the EX40 Extremely Twin Motor Efficiency AWD, whereas additionally giving the extra highly effective electrical SUV a $4000 value minimize.
It’s now priced from $81,990 earlier than on-road prices.
Because the AWD variant already provided the best degree of kit obtainable, it has no further options for 2025.
There may be nonetheless a brand new flagship, with the dual-motor AWD-based EX40 Black Version becoming a member of the lineup, including Onyx Black paintwork, 20-inch black alloy wheels, and black suede/Microtech upholstery for an additional $1000.
The primary examples of the Volvo EX40 are arriving in Australia now.
Pricing
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo EX40 Extremely Single Motor Prolonged Vary | $76,990 |
| 2025 Volvo EX40 Extremely Twin Motor Efficiency | $81,990 (-$4000) |
| 2025 Volvo EX40 Black Version | $82,990 (NEW) |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
| Single Motor | Twin Motor | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Single electrical motor | Twin electrical motors |
| Drive sort | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Energy | 175kW | 300kW |
| Torque | 420Nm | 660Nm |
| Battery capability | 82kWh (up from 69kWh) | 82kWh |
| Driving vary (WLTP) | 520km | 500km |
Volvo Australia hasn’t but locked within the Efficiency Pack obtainable abroad, which will increase the Twin Motor’s energy output to 325kW.
Dimensions
| 2025 Volvo EX40 | |
|---|---|
| Size | 4440mm |
| Width | 1873mm |
| Peak | 1647mm |
| Wheelbase | 2702mm |
Servicing and Guarantee
All Volvos offered in Australia are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. The EX40’s battery can also be coated for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first.
Volvo consists of 5 years of roadside help and 5 years/150,000km of complimentary servicing within the value of the EX40.
Security
It’s understood the Volvo XC40’s five-star ANCAP security score carries throughout to the EX40, based mostly on testing performed in 2018.
All variants of the XC40 obtained an grownup occupant safety rating of 97 per cent, youngster occupant safety rating of 84 per cent, weak street person safety rating of 71 per cent and a security help rating of 78 per cent.
Customary security gear consists of:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with weak street person detection
- Lane-keep help
- Lane departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise management
- Entrance, facet, curtain and driver’s knee airbags
- Encompass-view digital camera (NEW)
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
Customary Tools
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Black Version inside
The Volvo EX40 Extremely Single Motor and Twin Motor Prolonged Vary embody:
- 20-inch alloy wheels (NEW, up from 19-inch in Single Motor)
- Automated LED headlights with lively cornering perform
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Keyless entry and begin
- Panoramic sunroof
- Energy-adjustable entrance seats with reminiscence
- Heated entrance and rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Signature topography inside décor
- 12-inch digital instrument show
- 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Consists of five-year Google companies subscription
- 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (NEW for Single Motor)
- Wi-fi smartphone charger
- DAB+ digital radio
- Hill descent management
- Energy tailgate
The Black Version provides:
- 20-inch Black Version alloy wheels
- Black suede and Microtech upholstery
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