2025 Volvo EX40: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2025 is the name: Volvo renamed the XC40 Recharge electric SUV as the EX40. It is not a redesign, though it also receives a larger battery for Twin Motor versions and slightly higher peak DC fast-charging power.
About the 2025 Volvo EX40
First model year using the EX40 name; mechanically a renamed continuation of the first-generation XC40 Recharge electric SUV, not a new generation or redesign.
Volvo presents the EX40 as an expressive, versatile compact electric SUV for everyday life. Its identity combines an upright, practical SUV body with a quiet cabin, strong standard safety technology and fully electric driving. Compared with more futuristic-looking EVs, it uses a familiar, easy-to-live-with layout, useful cargo space and restrained Scandinavian design. Single Motor versions emphasize range and everyday efficiency, while Twin Motor versions add quick acceleration and AWD traction.
The 2025 EX40 is sold in Core, Plus and Ultra equipment levels, each with rear-wheel-drive Single Motor and all-wheel-drive Twin Motor versions. Core covers daily essentials, Plus adds a panoramic roof and 360-degree camera, and Ultra brings adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, a heat pump, heated rear seats and Harman Kardon audio.
What changed, by category
2025 Volvo EX40 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 248–402 hp | 248–402 hp | 248–402 hp |
| Torque | 310–494 lb-ft | 310–494 lb-ft | 310–494 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 57.5 cu-ft | 57.5 cu-ft | 57.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.5 in | 35.5 in | 35.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 260–296 | 260–296 | 260–296 |
| MPGe Combined | 94–106 | 94–106 | 94–106 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Volvo EX40 a redesigned XC40 Recharge?
No. The 2025 EX40 is the renamed continuation of the XC40 Recharge electric SUV, not a new generation or a body-and-platform redesign.
What changed from the 2024 XC40 Recharge to the 2025 EX40?
The model was renamed EX40, Twin Motor AWD versions moved from a 78-kWh battery to an 82-kWh battery, and peak DC fast charging increased from 200 to 205 kW for both motor layouts. The top equipment level was also renamed Ultra.
Does every 2025 Volvo EX40 have an 82-kWh battery?
The 2025 EX40’s listed Core, Plus and Ultra features specify an 82-kWh battery, while the confirmed year-over-year battery change applies specifically to Twin Motor AWD versions, which previously used a 78-kWh unit.
How fast can the 2025 Volvo EX40 DC fast-charge?
The 2025 Volvo EX40 has a peak DC fast-charging rate of 205 kW in both Single Motor and Twin Motor form, up from 200 kW for the prior year’s XC40 Recharge.
What is the 2025 Volvo EX40 Ultra trim?
Ultra is the top 2025 EX40 equipment level and the renamed successor to the previous top trim. It includes adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, a heat pump, heated rear seats, Pixel-technology LED headlights and Harman Kardon audio.