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Volvo continues progress in the direction of totally electrical future with uniform naming launched throughout its UK mannequin vary
Totally electrical C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge align with different fashions to turn into the EC40 and EX40 respectively
Each automobiles out there with new Single Motor Prolonged Vary powertrain, providing driving vary of as much as 346 miles for EC40 and 343 miles for EX40
Forthcoming software program improve for EC40 and EX40 Twin Motor variations, rising energy by 34hp and including new Efficiency drive mode
B5 mild-hybrid petrol engine in XC60 and XC90 now extra environment friendly
Volvo Vehicles’ progress in the direction of changing into a totally electrical automotive model marks one other milestone this spring with naming modifications that create consistency throughout the UK mannequin line-up. On the identical time, new and revised powertrain choices can be found.
The updates (formally for Volvo’s 2025-model-year automobiles, that are on sale now) are led by the totally electrical C40 Recharge crossover and XC40 Recharge SUV being rebranded because the EC40 and EX40 respectively, bringing their naming according to their EV stablemates, the EX30 and EX90 SUVs. The XC40 identify stays in place for the mild-hybrid petrol variations.
Past the identify change, the EC40 and EX40 are provided with a brand new Single Motor Prolonged Vary powertrain. Out there along with the established rear-wheel-drive Single Motor and all-wheel-drive Twin Motor choices, this gives a better driving vary — as much as 346 miles within the EC40 and 343 miles within the EX40. It has a 78kWh battery (with 75kWh usable capability) and a 252hp electrical motor on the rear axle that produces 420Nm of torque. The utmost charging pace for replenishing the battery is 140kW.
In the meantime, an non-compulsory Efficiency software program improve shall be out there, which will increase most output within the EC40 and EX40 Twin Motor variations from 408hp to 442hp. Homeowners may also get pleasure from faster acceleration response courtesy of revised pedal mapping and the addition of a brand new Efficiency mode that unlocks the elevated energy. This software program improve may also be out there to present homeowners of previous-model-year (so-called 2024-model-year) C40 and XC40 Recharge automobiles. UK timing and pricing particulars shall be introduced sooner or later.
Volvo can be simplifying its value construction, with like-for-like on-the-road costs for the EC40 and EX40 Plus and Extremely fashions (the EX40 can be out there in entry-level Core grade).
Visually, the EC40 is distinguished by a distinction black roof, customary throughout all variations. A brand new Sand Dune exterior color possibility has additionally been launched to the EC40, EX40 and XC40 fashions.
One other change reflecting the progress of Volvo’s electrification programme is the deletion of the Recharge identify from all plug-in hybrid fashions. Moreover, the Final trim degree has been modified to Extremely, throughout all fashions, whereas the Extremely specification of the XC60 and XC90 is now out there with a heated windscreen as a no-cost possibility (if chosen, this replaces the standard-fit head-up show).
The unfold of Volvo’s electrified automobile manufacturing capabilities signifies that XC60 plug-in hybrids for the UK market are actually manufactured in Sweden somewhat than China. The XC60 plug-in hybrid line-up has additionally gained an entry-level Core model, bringing the beginning value for the PHEV mannequin down by greater than £4,000.
Elsewhere within the Volvo Vehicles vary, technical changes have been made to the B5 mild-hybrid petrol engine featured within the XC60 and XC90 SUVs. Adopting a brand new combustion cycle has improved gasoline economic system and lowered CO2 emissions — by as much as 4% within the mid-size XC60 and a pair of% within the bigger XC90.
The up to date Volvo fashions are on sale now, with first buyer deliveries anticipated in the summertime. For extra info and to make use of the net configurator, please go to www.volvocars.co.uk
Press launch courtesy of Volvo UK
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