Volvo has decided to ditch the “Recharge” name that was used for the electric XC40 and C40 models. For the 2025 model year the the XC40 Recharge has been renamed the EX40 and the C40 Recharge is now the EC40.
The new naming convention aligns the two EVs with the other new Volvo electric vehicles, the seven-row EX90 and the entry-level EX30. Besides the new names, the EX40 and EC40 look identical to the former Recharge models.
Both models are available with a new Performance package, but it hasn’t been confirmed if it will be available in North America. The Performance software pack increases power output by 33 horsepower and it also includes unique pedal mapping and a unique ‘Performance’ drive mode to unlock the full 435 hp.
The EC40 and EX40 models are also available with as Black Editions. The Black Edition models come in Onyx Black paint with gloss-black trim and 20-inch five-spoke wheels. Buyers can also choose black microtech or textile charcoal interiors.
