2027 Volvo EX40 Facelift: Up to 436 hp, 573 km WLTP, From EUR 47,490

Volvo has given its compact electric SUV a mid-cycle update for model year 2027, announced on 10 September 2026 together with the matching changes to the XC40 and EC40. The EX40 keeps its CMA platform, 4,440 mm body and 2,702 mm wheelbase, but gains standard Matrix LED headlights with a refined "Thor's Hammer" light signature, a new grille, bumper, bonnet and front wings, new LED tail lights, and a larger 11.2-inch central screen with the Google Gemini assistant. Behind the facelift sits a new sensor platform with new front and corner radars, a new front camera, 12 new ultrasonic sensors and a Door Opening Alert that warns before a door is opened into a passing cyclist or car.

In Germany the line-up is now three powertrains: the P5 Electric with a 70 kWh battery and 175 kW (238 PS / 235 hp), the P5 Long Range with an 82 kWh battery and 185 kW (252 PS / 248 hp), and the dual-motor P8 Performance AWD with 325 kW (442 PS / 436 hp), up from 300 kW on the previous top version. Volvo Germany lists them from EUR 47,490 (~$52,900), EUR 53,090 (~$59,100) and EUR 60,590 (~$67,500), with WLTP ranges of up to 477, 573 and 537 km. Order books opened on 10 September in selected markets; electrive reports that production starts in November 2026 and first deliveries are expected by the end of the year.

Performance & Specs

All three versions use a single battery-electric drivetrain on the CMA platform and top out at 180 km/h. The P5 Electric and P5 Long Range are rear-wheel drive with one rear motor and 420 Nm of torque, and both reach 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The P8 Performance AWD adds a front motor for all-wheel drive, 325 kW (442 PS / 436 hp), 670 Nm and a 4.6-second sprint; InsideEVs Germany reports that the output is split into 135 kW at the front axle and 190 kW at the rear. Volvo's German specification page lists kerb weights of 2,040, 2,075 and 2,170 kg, and a towing limit of 1,500 kg for the P5 versions and 1,800 kg for the P8.

Powertrain	Single-motor RWD BEV (P5 Electric)
Power	175 kW (238 PS / 235 hp)
Torque	420 Nm
0–100 km/h	7.3 s
Battery	70 kWh (nominal)
Range	Up to 477 km WLTP

POWERTRAIN TYPE	Battery-electric: single-motor RWD (P5), dual-motor AWD (P8)
HORSEPOWER	175 kW (238 PS / 235 hp) / 185 kW (252 PS / 248 hp) / 325 kW (442 PS / 436 hp)
ACCELERATION	7.3 s (P5 Electric) / 7.3 s (P5 Long Range) / 4.6 s (P8) 0–100 km/h
TOP SPEED	180 km/h (all versions)
DRIVETRAIN	RWD (P5 versions), AWD (P8)
BATTERY	70 kWh (P5 Electric), 82 kWh (P5 Long Range, P8), nominal
WLTP RANGE	Up to 477 km / 573 km / 537 km
WLTP CITY RANGE	Up to 643 km / 799 km / 716 km
WLTP CONSUMPTION	17.2 / 16.6 / 17.6 kWh/100 km (combined)

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	4,440 mm
Width	1,873 mm (2,034 mm with mirrors)
Height	1,647 mm
Wheelbase	2,702 mm
Turning circle	11 m

The dimensions come from Volvo Germany's specification page: 4,440 mm long, 1,873 mm wide without mirrors and 1,647 mm high with one person aboard, on a 2,702 mm wheelbase and with an 11-metre turning circle. It remains a five-seater with 917 mm of rear legroom and 1,429 mm of rear shoulder room. Luggage space is 410 litres behind the rear row (536 litres loaded to the roof) and 965 litres behind the front seats (1,400 litres to the roof), plus a 31-litre front trunk and 59 litres of closed storage. Roof load is 75 kg and the towing limit is 1,500 kg for the P5 versions and 1,800 kg for the P8.

LENGTH	4,440 mm
WIDTH	1,873 mm (2,034 mm with mirrors)
HEIGHT	1,647 mm (unladen, one person)
WHEELBASE	2,702 mm
CARGO VOLUME	410 L behind rear row (536 L to the roof); 965 L behind front seats (1,400 L to the roof)
FRUNK	31 L
TOWING	1,500 kg (P5) / 1,800 kg (P8)

Charging & Battery

Volvo quotes battery sizes of 70 kWh for the P5 Electric and 82 kWh for the P5 Long Range and P8, and these are nominal figures; InsideEVs Germany and Elektroquatsch list roughly 67 kWh and 79 kWh as the usable capacity. On a 200 kW DC charger Volvo's German page gives 10-80% in about 26 minutes for the 70 kWh car and about 28 minutes for the 82 kWh cars. electrive and InsideEVs put the peak DC rate at 180 kW for the P5 Electric and 205 kW for the P5 Long Range and P8, while Volvo itself only publishes the charge times. AC charging goes up to 11 kW according to InsideEVs, and Volvo lists 0-100% in about 7 hours for the 70 kWh pack and 8 hours for the 82 kWh pack on a three-phase 16 A wallbox. Plug & Charge works on every trim. InsideEVs notes that vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging is not offered.

BATTERY	70 kWh (P5 Electric); 82 kWh (P5 Long Range, P8); Volvo nominal figures
AC CHARGING	Up to 11 kW (InsideEVs); 0-100% in 7 h (70 kWh) or 8 h (82 kWh) on three-phase 16 A
DC FAST CHARGING	Peak 180 kW (P5 Electric), 205 kW (P5 Long Range, P8) per electrive and InsideEVs
DC 10-80% TIME	26 min (P5 Electric); 28 min (P5 Long Range, P8) on a 200 kW charger

Design & Interior

The exterior changes are concentrated at the two ends. The front gets Volvo's new Thor's Hammer Matrix LED headlights, a revised grille, a redesigned bumper and new bonnet and front wings, while the rear gains new LED tail lights, an upgraded tailgate and a redesigned rear bumper. InsideEVs Germany reports that Matrix LED headlights are now standard on every trim, 19-inch wheels are standard and 20-inch wheels are available on higher trims. A Black Edition is offered on the Plus and Ultra trims.

Inside, the main change is the 11.2-inch central touchscreen, which replaces the previous 9-inch unit, runs Volvo's latest user interface and needs fewer taps for common functions. The 12.3-inch driver display stays as before. Volvo also lists an updated wireless phone charger, new upholstery and decor options and refined cabin lighting. InsideEVs adds that the recuperation level can only be changed through the touchscreen, with a new adaptive mode on top of the existing settings.

Technology & Features

The infotainment system is built around Google services, with Google Maps navigation, and Volvo includes the Digital Services package with Google services for four years. The facelift adds the Google Gemini AI assistant, which Volvo's press release lists as part of the new interface, and Volvo can push software to the car over the air. According to Volvo Germany's equipment list, the heat pump is standard from the Core trim upwards and is not fitted to the entry Essential trim.

Safety & ADAS

The biggest hardware change is the new software and sensor platform. Volvo lists new front and corner radars, a new front camera, new rear corner radars, 12 new ultrasonic sensors and new parking cameras, which feed automatic emergency braking and automatic emergency steering. The new Door Opening Alert warns occupants about cyclists and traffic before a door is opened. Pilot Assist, which Volvo Germany's equipment list shows as standard on Plus and Ultra, optional on Core and not offered on Essential, now includes lane change assist, and the 360-degree camera (optional on Core and Plus, standard on Ultra) shows a 3D view. According to InsideEVs, the Essential trim already includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind-spot warning, parking sensors and a rear camera.

ADAS LEVEL	Pilot Assist driver assistance with lane change assist (standard on Plus and Ultra, optional on Core, not offered on Essential); level not specified by Volvo
ADAS FEATURES	Front and corner radars, front camera, 12 ultrasonic sensors, parking cameras, automatic emergency braking and steering, Door Opening Alert, 3D 360° camera (optional on Core and Plus, standard on Ultra)

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	TORQUE	0-100	TOP SPEED	DRIVETRAIN	BATTERY	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
P5 Electric	235 hp	420 Nm	7.3s	180 km/h	RWD	70 kWh	477 km	—	EUR 47,490 (~$52,900)	Entry version, Essential trim; peak DC 180 kW, 26 min 10-80%, 2,040 kg
P5 Long Range	248 hp	420 Nm	7.3s	180 km/h	RWD	82 kWh	573 km	—	EUR 53,090 (~$59,100)	Longest range; starts at Core trim; peak DC 205 kW, 28 min 10-80%, 2,075 kg
P8 Performance AWD	436 hp	670 Nm	4.6s	180 km/h	AWD	82 kWh	537 km	—	EUR 60,590 (~$67,500)	Dual motor, 135 kW front and 190 kW rear; starts at Plus trim; 1,800 kg towing

Pricing & Availability

Volvo Germany lists the facelifted EX40 from EUR 47,490 (~$52,900) for the P5 Electric, EUR 53,090 (~$59,100) for the P5 Long Range and EUR 60,590 (~$67,500) for the P8 Performance AWD. InsideEVs Germany (26 October 2026) gives the full ladder by trim. The P5 Electric costs EUR 47,490 (~$52,900) in Essential, EUR 50,290 (~$56,000) in Core, EUR 52,990 (~$59,000) in Plus and EUR 54,290 (~$60,400) in Plus Black Edition. The P5 Long Range runs from EUR 53,090 (~$59,100) in Core through EUR 55,790 (~$62,100) in Plus and EUR 57,090 (~$63,600) in Plus Black Edition to EUR 59,290 (~$66,000) in Ultra and EUR 60,590 (~$67,500) in Ultra Black Edition. The P8 costs EUR 60,590 (~$67,500) in Plus, EUR 61,890 (~$68,900) in Plus Black Edition, EUR 64,090 (~$71,400) in Ultra and EUR 65,390 (~$72,800) in Ultra Black Edition. Germany drops the EC40 coupe-SUV and the earlier 300 kW dual-motor version.

Volvo opened order books on 10 September 2026 in selected markets without naming them, and electrive reports that production of the facelift starts in November with first deliveries by the end of 2026. Motor.es lists Spanish prices from EUR 46,950 (~$52,300) for the P5 Essential in October 2026, and Volvo's UK press release quotes up to 357 miles of WLTP range as a preliminary figure for the EX40. The EX40 was called XC40 Recharge Pure Electric until the February 2024 rename. Prices for other markets have not been confirmed.

How It Compares

The figures for the three rivals come from our own earlier coverage of their European launches. The Skoda Elroq 85 has 34 hp more than the EX40 P5 Long Range and a similar 576 km of WLTP range for EUR 6,200 less, which makes it the value pick in this group. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250+ costs EUR 1,888 more than the EX40 Long Range and offers 20 hp more and 84 km more range, so it is the stronger efficiency story. The BMW iX1 eDrive20 is the closer match for the entry P5 Electric: it costs EUR 1,910 more than the EX40's EUR 47,490 and makes 34 hp less, with 37 km more WLTP range. The EX40's case rests on the facelift's standard Matrix LED headlights, the larger screen with Gemini, the 12 ultrasonic sensors and radars and the 4.6-second P8, not on beating these rivals on range or price.