. A bit like when Twitter changed its name to X. You can rebrand it all you like but the fundamental product remains the same.with a new badge and small software-enabled power upgrade. Volvo even admitted as much during our first small taste with this ‘new’ compact
As a result, the only new change as part of the rename is a software-enabled 34bhp power upgrade on the dual motor cars. Expected to cost around £1,500 it takes the power up to 436bhp, and will even be available on already-built XC40s, though only for model-year 2024 cars running the latest software.
With up to 200kW DC rapid charging capability, just 28 minutes will get the battery from 10 to 80 per cent.Surprise, surprise, the EX40 feels just the same as an electric XC40 in terms of its safe, predictable nature. A few laps of an ice track – albeit a fairly lengthy 4km one carved out with 75 corners – is hardly a full-blown road test, but even in that time, the sensibility of this crossover shines.
Out on the ice, aside from now having a dedicated ‘performance’ driving mode, the acceleration differences are pretty negligible. Mash your foot to the floor and even with such limited friction the EX40 gets up to speed in a rapid fashion, with the stability control cutting in almost instantly to keep you on the straight and narrow.
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