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 can even rename the previous XC40 Recharge’s coupe-esque twin, the C40 Recharge, to the EC40, which a spokesperson for the model in Australia informed 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 sort of 20 per cent bigger (89kWh vs 69kWh).
It’s additionally solely offered in flagship Extremely guise, relatively 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 novel inside, LED headlights with an energetic cornering operate, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and a surround-view digicam.
Volvo has additionally swapped the identify 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 apparatus accessible, it has no additional options for 2025.
There’s nevertheless 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
Drivetrains and Effectivity
Volvo Australia hasn’t but locked within the Efficiency Pack accessible abroad, which will increase the Twin Motor’s energy output to 325kW.
Dimensions
Servicing and Guarantee
All Volvos offered in Australia are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. The EX40’s battery can also be lined 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, primarily based on testing performed in 2018.
All variants of the XC40 acquired an grownup occupant safety rating of 97 per cent, little one occupant safety rating of 84 per cent, weak highway consumer safety rating of 71 per cent and a security help rating of 78 per cent.
Normal security tools consists of:
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with weak highway consumer detectionLane-keep assistLane departure warningBlind-spot monitoringRear cross-traffic alertAdaptive cruise controlFront, facet, curtain and driver’s knee airbagsSurround-view digicam (NEW)Entrance and rear parking sensors
Normal Tools
The Volvo EX40 Extremely Single Motor and Twin Motor Prolonged Vary embrace:
20-inch alloy wheels (NEW, up from 19-inch in Single Motor)Computerized LED headlights with energetic cornering functionRain-sensing wipersDual-zone local weather controlKeyless entry and startPanoramic sunroofPower-adjustable entrance seats with memoryHeated entrance and rear seatsHeated steering wheelSignature topography inside décor12-inch digital instrument display9.0-inch infotainment touchscreenIncludes five-year Google providers subscription14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (NEW for Single Motor)Wi-fi smartphone chargerDAB+ digital radioHill descent controlPower tailgate
The Black Version provides:
20-inch Black Version alloy wheelsBlack suede and Microtech upholstery
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