DecodedCarsVolvo EX40
2 model years from 2025 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 296 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2025 (2)
The 2026 EX40 in brief
The 2026 Volvo EX40 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 175 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,623 lb (4dr SUV Single Motor).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 296 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The Volvo EX40 has 2 model years in our data, from 2025 to 2026.
Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (2), power train (2), forward collision avoidance › warnings (1).
2025 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 3 owner complaints.
2026 EX40 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2026 EX40
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus NX | 40 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi Q3 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Volvo XC40 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW X2 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →