Volvo EX40

Originally the XC40 Recharge, the Volvo EX40 made its India debut in November 2024. Based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform co-developed by Volvo and Geely, the pure electric EX40 sits above the smaller EX30 in the Swedish brand’s India lineup. The Volvo EX40 price in India starts at ₹50.10 lakh for the Ultra variant. The Volvo EX40 rivals include the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and lower variants of the Tesla Model Y.

The Volvo EX40 EV comes with a 69 kWh battery pack powering a single electric motor driving the rear wheels and producing 238hp and 420Nm of torque. The EX40 electric SUV has a claimed maximum range of 475km on the WLTP cycle. The Volvo electric SUV can seat up to 5 occupants, while the EX40 luggage capacity is 441 litres.

Key Highlights of Volvo EX40

• EX40 succeeds XC40 Recharge nameplate.
• EX40 is based on Compact Modular Architecture co-developed by Volvo and Geely.
• Volvo EX40 comes in Ultra variant.
• Starting price of Volvo EX40 in India is ₹50.10 lakh.
• Volvo EX40 gets 69 kWh battery and one electric motor making 238hp and 420Nm.
• Volvo EX40 maximum range is up to 475km (WLTP cycle).
• Volvo EX40 SUV total boot capacity is 441 litres – 31 litres frunk and 410 litres rear boot.
• EX40 looks boxy with upright stance; gets modern design cues with crisp lines and stylish LED lights.
• Volvo EX40 is available in two tone colour options with a black roof.
• Volvo EX40 interior looks upmarket with high quality materials and build.
• EX40 cabin gets imitation leather, suede, aluminium and glossy trim with premium fit and finish.
• EX40 dashboard and centre console is angled towards the driver for a sporty look.
• Volvo EX40 tech features include 360 degree camera, wireless charger, dual zone climate control and Volvo Cars app.
• EX40 infotainment features include Harman Kardon audio, built-in Google and streaming apps, Apple CarPlay and OTA software updates.
• Volvo EX40 safety features include adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, lane change assist and cross traffic alert.

Volvo EX40 design and interior

The Volvo EX40 boasts a boxy silhouette that amalgamates chiselled lines with sophisticated LED lights and a confident stance. Volvo’s idea of using chic-looking colours that blend well with a contrasting black roof, black body cladding and two-tone alloy wheels make for a stylish but convincingly SUV-esque design. The ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED DRLs aside, the EX40’s exterior also boasts vertically styled LED taillights. There’s a roof-mounted spoiler placed atop the sculpted tailgate, opening which reveals a 441-litre boot. Meanwhile, the frunk (front trunk) has a luggage capacity of 31 litres.

The sophisticated interior of the Volvo EX40 can be had in either a sporty-looking black or an airier two-tone beige-black theme. The driver-oriented dashboard and centre stack makes for a sporty feel, whilst premium materials like aluminium and suede come together with quality stitching and well-designed comfy seats that also feature the Swedish flag as a small tag. Some of the key features of the EX40 include a panoramic glass roof, dual-zone climate control, a Harman Kardon audio system, wireless charger, a 9-inch infotainment system and a 12-inch digital driver’s display.