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Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 is the renamed XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, a subcompact electric crossover built on Volvo's Compact Modular Architecture. Motor Trend says it carries over largely unchanged into 2026 after last year's renaming, with a 248-hp single-motor RWD version and a 402-hp Twin Motor version, and federal data lists 3 recalls on the 2025 and 1 on the 2026. The 2026 EX40 starts at $57,940.
What the Volvo EX40 is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) lists the EX40 as the renamed XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, on Volvo's Compact Modular Architecture, with DC fast charging up to 150 kW. Motor Trend (opens in a new tab) says that following its major renaming last year, the EX40 carries over largely unchanged into 2026, with a base single-motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain producing 248 hp and 310 lb-ft for a 0-60 mph time of 6.3 seconds, and a Twin Motor powertrain that brings 402 hp and 496 lb-ft. Kelley Blue Book base prices are $57,940 for the Plus and $63,640 for the Ultra Black Edition, and the EPA rates the range at 94 to 106 mpg-equivalent, about $700 to $800 a year in fuel.
Recalls and range
Federal data lists 3 recalls on the 2025 EX40, for the backup camera and brakes, with 2 complaints, and 1 on the 2026, for brakes. VinSpectorAI (opens in a new tab) names the 2025 the worst of its two model years by complaints, though with only 2 complaints the gap is small. Motor Trend says its road trip driving range of 197 miles falls well short of its 260-mile EPA range rating, a gap worth planning around before a long trip.
How it's reviewed
EVMotorworld (opens in a new tab) says it is best for premium compact-SUV buyers who want a familiar luxury brand and strong all-weather confidence, calling it quick, easy to place and clearly tuned for buyers who want premium-brand reassurance more than novelty. Ranking de Coches (opens in a new tab) says the 240-hp single-motor version's rear-wheel-drive layout improves dynamic poise and turning radius compared with previous versions of the XC40 Recharge.
Questions buyers ask
What was the Volvo EX40 called before?
Wikipedia lists it as the renamed XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.
How much power does the Volvo EX40 have?
Motor Trend (opens in a new tab) says the base single-motor version makes 248 hp, and the Twin Motor version makes 402 hp.
Research map
Every major decision path.
The 2026 Volvo EX40 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 402 horsepower across its compact electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 EX40 seats 5 and is a Compact electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 EX40.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Volvo EX40
MY2026 is the EX40's final year in the US (replaced by the EX60): Plus is the entry trim and Ultra Black Edition tops the lineup, both offered with the 402-hp Twin Motor AWD powertrain.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Volvo EX40 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo EX40 | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Volvo EX40 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Volvo EX40.
The Volvo EX40 is built alongside the Volvo XC40, and public records cover the two together. Generation history, the fact box and background are on the Volvo XC40 page; the safety record for the Volvo EX40 itself follows.
Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)
- December 2025, Back Over Prevention:Software. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed… Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- June 2025, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios… Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- May 2025, Back Over Prevention:Software. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in… Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Volvo EX40, most often about steering (1), service brakes (1), power train (1).
Year by year
The Volvo EX40 across 2 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo EX40 | 94–106 | $700–$800 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2025 Volvo EX40 | 94–106 | $700–$800 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Volvo EX40 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 402 | 494 | 4,623 | 2,000 | – | $57,940 |
| Ultra Black Edition | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 402 | 494 | 4,623 | 2,000 | – | $63,640 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Volvo EX40: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | brakes |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | backup camera, brakes |
| 2024 | not available | ||
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Volvo EX40 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Volvo EX40?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Volvo EX40 model year: recall counts across the 2 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about n/a recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Volvo EX40 by model year?
2026: brakes. 2025: backup camera, brakes.
Q03Why do some Volvo EX40 model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Volvo EX40 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Brakes, tires and steering.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 EX40 come in?
The 2026 Volvo EX40 (compact electric SUV) comes in 2 trims: Plus, Ultra Black Edition.
Q02What are the 2026 EX40 trims?
The 2026 Volvo EX40 trims are Plus, Ultra Black Edition, listed from the entry Plus up to the top Ultra Black Edition.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 EX40 use?
The 2026 Volvo EX40 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 402 horsepower across its compact electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 EX40 have?
The 2026 Volvo EX40 is rated at 402 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 EX40?
The 2026 Volvo EX40 is offered with RWD / AWD.