2026 · Electric compact luxury SUV
Volvo EX40: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
The electric XC40 renamed: an 82-kWh pack with a 248-hp rear motor, or two motors with 402 hp. Being phased out in the US; sold from remaining inventory.
Figures are for the EX40 Single Motor Plus (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 19, 2026.
Where it stands among compact SUVs
- #3 of 15Braking 70–0 mph, tested: 166 ft
- #4 of 17Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 348 ft
- #3 of 17Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $873/yr
Ranked against the default trim of every compact SUV in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $56,545PublishedVolvo |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Permanent-magnet synchronous rear motor (E400V8), 400-volt · Rear-wheel drive, single motor |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.5 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 166 ft (50.6 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA efficiency | 106 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 296 mi (476 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 22.0 cu ft (623 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Volvo |
| Seats | 5PublishedVolvo |
| Crash ratings | IIHS crash tests G/–/– |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 248 hp (185 kW)PublishedVolvo |
|---|---|
| Torque | 310 lb-ft (420 Nm)PublishedVolvo |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.5 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.4 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 3.6 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 166 ft (50.6 m)TestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 122 ft (37.2 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 348 ft (106.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 269 ft (81.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 161 ft (49.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (20 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
|---|---|
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.35Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA efficiency | 106 MPGePublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| EPA range | 296 mi (476 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $873/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 39 kWh/100 mi (24.0 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.33PublishedVolvo |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.83 gTestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.83 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.15 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft (11.4 m)PublishedEdmunds |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in (18 cm)PublishedVolvo |
| Tires | All-season 235/50R19 · 255/45R19 · 235/50R19 · 255/45R19PublishedEdmunds |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 5PublishedVolvo |
|---|---|
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Volvo |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 2Simulatedfrom Volvo |
| Cargo behind the second row | 22.0 cu ft (623 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Cargo, seats folded | 58.0 cu ft (1,642 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Front trunk | 0.7 cu ft (20 L)PublishedVolvo |
| Towing | 2,000 lb (907 kg)PublishedVolvo |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +0.2 in (1 cm)Simulatedfrom Volvo |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.6 in (7 cm)Simulatedfrom Volvo |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +5.6 in (14 cm)Simulatedfrom Volvo |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +1.8 in (4 cm)Simulatedfrom Volvo |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +0.5 in (1 cm)Simulatedfrom Volvo |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.8 in head · −3.8 in kneeSimulatedfrom Volvo |
| Front head room, published | 37.6 in (96 cm)PublishedVolvo |
| Rear head room, published | 38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedVolvo |
| Rear leg room, published | 36.1 in (92 cm)PublishedVolvo |
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 22 ft (6.6 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 38%Simulated |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,559 lb (2,068 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
EX40 compared
Trims in the catalog
- EX40 Single Motor Plus · from $56,545 · figures on this page
- EX40 Twin Motor Ultra · from $62,245
Other compact SUVs
Sources
- Volvo Cars USA: 2026 EX40 offers and starting MSRP (includes $1,395 destination) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor (2024-01)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Volvo EX40 and EX40 Twin ratings (2026-10)
- Volvo Cars USA: 2026 EX40 specifications (Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor) (2026-10)
- MotorTrend: 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor First Test (Extended Range Ultimate) (2024-03)
- Volvo Car Canada Media: XC40 Recharge / EX40 technical data (motors, battery, track, drag coefficient, frontal area) (2026-10)
- Edmunds: 2026 Volvo EX40 specs and features (turning circle, tires, interior) (2026-10)
- Volvo Support US: EX40 vehicle dimensions (updated 03/30/2026) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Volvo EX40 ratings (small overlap tests of a 2021 XC40 Recharge apply to 2025–26) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.