Facelifted Volvo XC40, EX40 and EC40 Open for UK Orders
Volvo has opened UK order books for the facelifted 2027 XC40 and its two electric siblings, the EX40 and the coupe-style EC40. The petrol XC40 starts at GBP 37,710 in 2026, while the electric EX40 costs from GBP 43,860, Auto Express reported on 10 November. The update brings a new face, an 11.2-inch touchscreen and Google Gemini voice control.
Key takeaways
- XC40 mild hybrid from GBP 37,710, EX40 from GBP 43,860 and EC40 from GBP 45,860 (UK, 2026).
- Petrol versions: B3 with 120 kW (161 hp) and B4 with 145 kW (194 hp).
- Electric versions: 79 kWh battery, 186 kW (249 hp) single motor or 300 kW (402 hp) dual motor.
- Claimed range of up to 570 km (354 miles) for the Long Range EX40.
What changed on the outside
The XC40 turns ten in 2027, and this facelift gives Volvo's smallest combustion SUV a new face for its second decade. A shorter but wider grille now runs into the matrix LED headlights, and the "Thor's Hammer" daytime signature has been redrawn as a sharper two-piece unit. The bumpers are simpler, and the wheel range includes a new 20-inch triple two-spoke design. At the back, slimmer vertical lamps with a dark smoke tint sit beside a redesigned tailgate. The electric EX40 and EC40 get the same front and rear treatment, so all three now share one look. For the full story of the original car and its Recharge versions, see the Volvo XC40 specs and history.
Cabin, software and safety
Every version gets a larger 11.2-inch floating screen running Volvo's latest Google-based interface, with Gemini handling conversational requests and route planning. There is less gloss black plastic around the centre console, room beside the wireless charger for a second phone, indirect ambient lighting and an optional Cardamom leather with Brown Ash wood. Volvo also fitted new cameras, radars and ultrasonic sensors with fresh computing hardware. A new door opening alert warns occupants if a cyclist, pedestrian or car is approaching before a door is opened.
Engines, batteries and UK prices
The XC40 stays petrol-only with a four-cylinder mild hybrid in two outputs, B3 and B4, across Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims. The EX40 skips the Core trim, and the EC40 is offered only in the two Pro grades. Both electric models use a 79 kWh battery, either with a single rear motor in the P5 Long Range or with an extra front motor in the P8.
| Model | Powertrain | UK price from (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| XC40 | B3 or B4 mild hybrid petrol | GBP 37,710 |
| EX40 | P5 Long Range or P8 electric | GBP 43,860 |
| EC40 | P5 Long Range or P8 electric | GBP 45,860 |
| EC40 Ultra Pro | Top trim | GBP 49,860 |
On a like-for-like basis the EX40 costs GBP 4,650 more than the petrol XC40. The EC40 carries no premium over an EX40 in the same trim, and the Ultra Pro versions of both cost the same.
What it means for buyers
The XC40 now faces fresh rivals, with all-new versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3 recently launched. Pre-facelift cars are still in dealer stock and should be easier to negotiate on. Buyers torn between petrol and electric can compare the EX40 with other options in the list of the best electric SUVs.
Sources
- Auto Express: New Volvo XC40 facelift on sale with EX40 EV and EC40 coupe SUV, too (10 Nov 2026) (accessed 12 Nov 2026)
- The Car Expert: Volvo XC40, EX40 and EC40 get tech and styling update (14 Sep 2026) (accessed 12 Nov 2026)
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