Volvo EX40: Experience Electric Excellence, Luxury and Top Performance

Saudi Arabia : The Volvo EX40, a fully electric and versatile SUV, is built to serve everyday driving needs with long real-life driving range and fast charging. The EX40 stands out for its elegant design, innovative technology, and efficient powertrain combining excellent performance and great comfort. 

Volvo has not officially announced the launch of EX40 in KSA, it is expected to be available by July of 2025. And, the prices are not known but we anticipate the price range would be anywhere between SAR 280,000 to SAR 320,000, depending on the variant, based on the variants.

KEY FEATURES

Interior 

• Sculpted gear shift
• Charcoal interior inserts
• Topography decor
• Connect Suede textile/Microtech upholstery
• Textile interior cabin floor mats
• Interior illumination, high level
• Remote key
• Small Storage
• Folding bag hook
• Rear center armrest
• Front center armrest

Seats

• Fully adjustable driver seat and Adjustable passenger seat
• Fixed rear head restraints
• Mechanical release second seat row
• Manual cushion extensions, driver and passenger
• Power 4-way lumbar support

Infotainment

• Google services
• Volvo Cars app
• Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+)
• High-Performance audio system
• Wireless phone charging
• Apple CarPlay
• Steering wheel remote control
• Bluetooth connection
• Android Auto

Safety 

• Lane Keeping Aid
• LED headlights
• 12.3-inch driver display
• Adaptive cruise control
• Pilot Assist
• Oncoming Lane Mitigation
• Rear Collision Warning
• Adaptive power steering
• Rain sensor
• Park assist, front, rear, and sides
• 9-inch centre display
• Passenger airbag cut-off switch
• Dual-stage airbags, Knee airbags, driver side
• Emergency brake light, Warning triangle
• Inflatable Curtain
• Side impact protection

Performance

The Volvo EX40 comes in two variants: Single Motors with RWD, promising up to 476 km of range and consuming 18.3 kWh/100 km. The battery takes 8 hours to charge, while DC fast charging does it in just 33 minutes. This variant offers a max power of 238 hp and 420 Nm of torque, with a max engine power of 175 kW. The Twin Motors variant is more powerful, gets AWD, and promises up to 539 km of range, consuming 19.4 kWh/100 km. The battery also takes 8 hours to charge, with DC fast charging completing it in 33 minutes. This variant delivers a max power of 408 hp and 670 Nm of torque, with a max engine power of 180 kW. Both variants have a top speed of 180 km/h.

Conclusion 

The Volvo EX40 appears a compelling option in the compact all-electric SUV segment. This five-seater SUV combines excellent design, superior comfort, safety, and modern technologies. However, the biggest USP of the EX40 is undoubtedly its power and performance. With two variants to choose from, it offers a great choice of range and multiple drive modes, and buyers in KSA will find both variants quite suitable for their everyday driving as well as long road trips.