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2026 Volvo EX40: Danvers Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Volvo EX40 at a Glance
The 2026 Volvo EX40 is Volvo's fully electric compact SUV, sold in two trims: Plus (MSRP from $55,150 with the single-motor Extended Range powertrain, or $56,900 with Twin Motor all-wheel drive) and Ultra (from $60,750, Twin Motor all-wheel drive only, with the new-for-2026 Black Edition styling package included as standard). Both figures exclude the $1,395 destination charge. Single Motor cars are rear-wheel drive and EPA-rated at 296 miles of range; Twin Motor cars add all-wheel drive and 402 horsepower at the cost of some range, EPA-rated at 260 miles. Every EX40 shares an 82.0 kWh battery, charges 10-80% in as little as 28 minutes on a DC fast charger, and can plug into the Tesla Supercharger network through its built-in NACS port. Volvo covers the first two years or 20,000 miles of factory-scheduled maintenance at no charge. The EX40 is on the lot now at Volvo Cars Danvers, 24 Commonwealth Avenue, right off Route 128 by the Liberty Tree Mall.
The same shape you already know, running on a battery
If the EX40 looks familiar, that's because it is: Volvo renamed the XC40 Recharge to EX40 starting with the 2025 model year, part of a broader move to give every fully electric Volvo an "E" name instead of the old "Recharge" suffix. Volvo says it plainly on its own site — same car, new name, meant to make the electric lineup easier to shop. The body, the five-seat cabin, and the 57.5 cubic feet of cargo room with the seats folded all carry over from the XC40 the North Shore already knows well. What's different is everything under the floor: no engine, no exhaust, just an 82.0 kWh battery pack and one of two electric powertrains. For buyers cross-shopping the gas XC40 against the EX40 at Volvo Cars Danvers, it really is a choice between combustion and electric on the same platform, not two unrelated vehicles.
Standard equipment starts generously and stays that way: a panoramic roof, a 360-degree camera, a 9-inch center touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch driver display, Google built-in (Assistant, Maps, and Play, with four years of the digital services package included), wired Apple CarPlay over USB-C, keyless entry, a power tailgate that opens with a foot swipe, wireless phone charging, and over-the-air software updates that install without a service visit. Volvo also built in air purification with PM2.5 filtering and a remote cabin pre-cleaning feature accessible from the Volvo Cars app, which matters more than it sounds like on a July afternoon in a Commonwealth Avenue parking lot.
Single Motor or Twin Motor: the real decision on an EX40
Both EX40 trims start from the same two-powertrain menu, though only Plus actually offers a choice. Single Motor Extended Range sends 185 kW (248 horsepower) and 310 lb-ft to the rear wheels alone, reaches 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, and carries the EX40's longest EPA range: 296 miles on a full charge, 118 city / 94 highway / 106 combined MPGe. Twin Motor adds a second motor up front for all-wheel drive, 300 kW (402 horsepower) combined, 494 lb-ft, and a considerably quicker 4.6-second run to 60 — trading some range for it, down to an EPA-estimated 260 miles and 103 city / 85 highway / 94 combined MPGe. Plus buyers pick whichever suits them; Ultra buyers don't get a choice, because every Ultra ships Twin Motor only. For North Shore driving specifically, the math usually comes down to typical commute distance against how often winter weather and stop-and-go Route 128 traffic will eat into that range estimate, which is worth discussing with the Danvers sales team against a specific daily mileage.
Two trims, one showroom
EX40 Plus
from $55,150 MSRP
Choice of Single Motor RWD (296-mile range) or Twin Motor AWD (402 hp), panoramic roof and 360-degree camera standard.
EX40 Ultra
from $60,750 MSRP
Twin Motor AWD only, 402 hp, with the new-for-2026 Black Edition exterior and 20-inch black wheels standard.
What driving electric looks like at this store
Volvo Cars Danvers carries a 4.4-star average across more than 460 Google reviews, and while the EX40 is new enough to the lineup that it hasn't built its own review history yet, the dealership's track record with electrified Volvos is already on the record. One buyer, describing a service visit on an earlier electrified model, wrote: "Good service and great job on a quick fix to the car. We also like the new electric feel." Another buyer who purchased an XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid put it this way: "Recent purchase of XC60 recharge, fantastic experience with Jazz and his team. very knowledgeable and helpful walking through the different models/styles/differences to consider before purchase." That same pattern, a sales team that walks a buyer through unfamiliar electrified specs without rushing the conversation, is exactly what an EX40 shopper weighing Single Motor against Twin Motor should expect to find.
What's next
The EX40 service & repair guide covers what owning an EV actually looks like day to day — no oil changes, but real answers on charging, brakes, and what North Shore winters do to range. The pricing & leasing guide breaks down Massachusetts's flat sales tax, the annual excise bill, and where the EV tax-incentive picture stands today.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volvo EX40 the same as the XC40 Recharge?
Yes. Volvo renamed its fully electric XC40 Recharge (and the related C40 Recharge coupe-SUV) to EX40 starting with the 2025 model year, part of a lineup-wide switch to "E" names for every fully electric Volvo. The body and platform are shared with the gas XC40; the EX40 is the electric-only version.
How far can a 2026 EX40 go on a charge?
It depends on the powertrain, not the trim. Single Motor Extended Range is EPA-rated for 296 miles; Twin Motor, which trades some range for all-wheel drive and more power, is EPA-rated for 260 miles. Since Ultra is Twin Motor only, every Ultra is rated at 260 miles; a Plus buyer can choose either number.
What's the difference between EX40 Plus and Ultra?
Plus is the entry point and the only trim with a powertrain choice — Single Motor RWD or Twin Motor AWD. Ultra is Twin Motor AWD exclusively, with the Black Edition's high-gloss black trim and 20-inch black wheels included as standard equipment rather than an option.
Does the EX40 work with Tesla Superchargers?
Yes. The EX40 uses the NACS charging port standard, which gives it access to the Tesla Supercharger network in addition to the broader public CCS charging network, alongside a DC fast-charge rate of 10-80% in as little as 28 minutes.
Where can I see the EX40 in person on the North Shore?
Volvo Cars Danvers's new inventory keeps EX40 stock at 24 Commonwealth Avenue, a short pull off Route 128 near the Liberty Tree Mall.
One test drive settles the powertrain question
Reading two sets of range and horsepower numbers only goes so far; the Single Motor's longer legs and the Twin Motor's quicker step both make a different case in the seat than they do on a spec sheet. Book a visit or start the paperwork through the dealership's Buy From Home tools before ever leaving the driveway.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,395 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; Volvo Cars Danvers sets the actual selling price. Range, charging, and MPGe figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary with weather, driving style, and conditions. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with the dealership. Complimentary maintenance terms per Volvo Car USA's published program. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Volvo Cars Danvers, describing the dealership's sales and service experience with earlier electrified Volvo models.
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