As the electrified market is still in full swing, Volvo rises to the top with the release of their compact SUV, the EX40. In 2025, Grasso’s Garage has recently tested the XC60 and XC90 in both hybrid forms and absolutely loved everything about them. Adding the EX40 the market, in full electric, and a compact SUV, this is sure to be a fun one.
On the interior, we notice similarities to the gas powered version, the XC40. A12.3-inch digital driver display, plush seating that delivers typical Volvo luxury and comfort, USB-C ports, Google digital services, and luxury upgrades such as laminated panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, 2-zone climate control, mechanical seat cushion extensions, heated front and rear seats, air purifier, and 360 degree surround view camera.
Exterior wise, it’s all Volvo excellence with its 20-inch diamond cut wheels, LED headlights, all of the safety features that you can expect including Blind Spot, Collision Avoidance, Pilot Assist, Run-off Road Protection, Lane Departure Warning, Whiplash protection and much more. Our week-long tester came with the Ultra package, which had its own set of upscale features included in the price with no extra add-ons.
Powering the 2025 Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Ultra, was a fully electric, zero tailpipe emission, 82kWh Lithium-ion battery, with a shift-by-wire single speed transmission. This combination boasts 402 horsepower and 494 lb-ft of torque. As we know the torque from electric vehicles is so instantaneous and in this case, very torquey, having good power with a slice of luxury is a great combination.
As a Volvo connoisseur myself, the EX40 just adds the cherry on the top to the already successful XC40. The aesthetics of the compact electric EX40 is what really does it for me. Its boxy, yet luxurious styling sets off a great example of comfort, storage and usage, while still maintaining that luxury, Volvo consumers demand. Although we only noticed a 260 mile range on a full charge, which seems low in today’s consumer market compared to the competition, for small town driving and city life commuting, the EX40 delivers nicely and is rightly priced for consumers looking for that extra piece of luxury that other brands are missing.
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2025 Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Ultra
MSRP: $60,750
MPGe: 103 city / 85 highway / 94 as tested
As Tested: $62,045
