2026 Volvo EX40: Brooklyn 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 (from $55,150 MSRP) and Ultra (from $60,750 MSRP), both before the $1,395 destination charge. Plus is the only trim with a powertrain choice — a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version with an EPA-estimated 296 miles of range, or a dual-motor all-wheel-drive version with 402 horsepower and 260 miles of range. Ultra comes exclusively with the dual-motor setup and adds a Black Edition appearance package as standard equipment, new for 2026. Every EX40 shares an 82.0 kWh battery, NACS charging hardware for Tesla Supercharger access, and a DC fast-charge time of about 28 minutes from 10 to 80 percent. Volvo Cars Brooklyn, in Sunset Park, stocks the EX40 alongside its gas-powered sibling, the XC40.
The same shape you already know, with the engine swapped out
If the EX40's silhouette looks familiar, that's on purpose — Volvo built it on the same body as the XC40, then replaced everything under the skin. The company says as much on its own site: this is "the same car with a new name," picking up where the old XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge left off once Volvo standardized its EV naming in 2025. What that means in practice for a Brooklyn buyer is a compact footprint that still handles Sunset Park's tighter blocks and Industry City's parking, now paired with instant electric torque and a closed cooling system that never asks for an oil change. The cargo hold carries over well: 57.5 cubic feet with the rear seats down, plus a small front trunk under the hood — 0.7 cubic feet, enough for a charging cable or a laptop bag — since there's no engine up there anymore.
Inside, the EX40 runs Volvo's Google built-in system natively, with Assistant, Maps, and Play included free for the first four years, a 9-inch center touchscreen, and a 12.3-inch driver display. Apple CarPlay connects over a wired USB-C cable rather than wirelessly, which is worth knowing going in if you're used to a phone pairing itself automatically. Shoppers from Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, and across the bridges from Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and northern New Jersey can see both EX40 trims on the floor at Volvo Cars Brooklyn, 148 39th Street, or run the whole purchase online and have the car delivered through the dealership's Volvo Valet service.
One motor or two — the choice that actually matters
Every EX40 conversation starts with the same fork in the road, and it only exists on the Plus trim. The Single Motor Extended Range configuration sends 248 horsepower and 310 lb-ft to the rear wheels alone, hits 60 mph in about 6.9 seconds, and is EPA-rated at 296 miles of range on a full charge — the longest-legged EX40 you can buy. Step up to the Twin Motor and you're adding a second motor up front for all-wheel drive, 402 horsepower, 494 lb-ft, a 4.6-second 0-60, and a shorter but still substantial 260-mile range. Ultra buyers don't get to choose — every Ultra is Twin Motor AWD, full stop. For anyone who spends winters crossing the Gowanus or the Verrazzano in weather, that's a fair trade: the all-wheel-drive version gives up roughly 36 miles of range for genuinely useful traction and a lot more urgency off the line.
Choose your 2026 EX40
EX40 Plus
from $55,150 MSRP
The only trim with a powertrain choice — 296-mile Single Motor or 402-hp Twin Motor AWD. Panoramic roof and 360-degree camera standard.
EX40 Ultra
from $60,750 MSRP
Twin Motor AWD only, with the new-for-2026 Black Edition appearance package — high-gloss black trim and 20-inch black wheels — standard.
Charging in a borough where not everyone has a driveway
The honest question a lot of Brooklyn shoppers ask before anything else is where the car actually charges, since plenty of buildings in Sunset Park and the surrounding neighborhoods don't come with a private garage. The EX40 uses the NACS connector standard, which means it can plug directly into the Tesla Supercharger network — a meaningfully larger footprint of fast chargers than most non-Tesla EVs had access to even a couple of years ago — in addition to the public CCS charging stations already scattered around the city. On either powertrain, a DC fast charger can take the 82.0 kWh battery from 10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes. At home, a Level 2, 48-amp setup takes roughly 8 hours for a full charge, which is realistic overnight even without a dedicated garage, for buyers who do have access to a driveway or a building with charging.
What Brooklyn drivers say about going electric here
The EX40 nameplate is new enough that it hasn't built up its own stack of Google reviews yet — the dealership's electric and plug-in customers so far are mostly reviewing earlier Volvo EVs, and the service team the EX40's owners will meet. Chloe S. leased a C40 Recharge, the EX40's direct predecessor, and wrote about the service side of EV ownership specifically: "Prem from the Service Team in Brooklyn has been a patient partner in working to solve a challenging issue with my C40 Recharge's navigation system." N Henry described the kind of conversation an EV-curious buyer actually wants at a dealership: "We even had a short convo on electric vs. gas vs. hybrid vehicle which I found insightful. My car was serviced, washed and returned ready to go with no upselling or unnecessary 'repairs.'" And Karena W., buying her first car altogether, described the sales floor: "Leroy, our sales person, was amazing! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and so patient with us as we test drove a couple of cars and made a decision. We never felt pressured or oversold."
After you buy it
An EX40 doesn't need oil changes or a transmission service, but it isn't maintenance-free either — the EX40 service & repair guide covers what actually needs attention, the two years of factory-covered maintenance included with every 2026 model, and charging habits worth building early. Budget and tax questions, including how New York treats an electric vehicle differently from a gas one at the register, belong in the pricing & leasing guide.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the EX40 and the XC40?
They share a body and platform, but the powertrains don't overlap at all. The XC40 is a gas mild-hybrid with a turbocharged engine; the EX40 is fully electric with no combustion engine at all. Volvo sells both side by side rather than one replacing the other, so buyers cross-shopping electric against gas can compare them under one roof at Volvo Cars Brooklyn.
Is the EX40 the same car as the old XC40 Recharge?
Yes — Volvo confirms this directly on its own site: the EX40 is a rename of the XC40 Recharge (and the related C40 Recharge coupe-SUV) as part of a 2025 shift to lead every fully electric model's name with "E." Mechanically it's the same lineage, just under new badging.
How far can a 2026 EX40 go on a charge?
It depends on which motor configuration you choose, and the number moves by close to 40 miles between them. The Single Motor Extended Range (available only on the Plus) is EPA-rated at 296 miles. The Twin Motor AWD — standard on Ultra, optional on Plus — is rated at 260 miles. Both use the same 82.0 kWh battery; the difference comes from the second motor's extra weight and power draw.
How much does a 2026 EX40 cost?
MSRPs start at $55,150 for the Single Motor Plus and run to $60,750 for the Twin Motor Ultra, before the $1,395 destination charge. Choosing Twin Motor AWD on the Plus adds about $1,750 over the base Single Motor price. Full tax and fee breakdown in the pricing guide.
Does the EX40 qualify for a federal tax credit?
No — the federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit for new EVs ended for purchases after September 30, 2025, so a new 2026 EX40 doesn't qualify for it. New York's own state-level EV incentive program is separate from the federal credit and still active; current eligibility and amounts are best confirmed with the dealership's finance team, since program funding and figures change.
See both trims before you decide
Spec sheets only tell part of the story with an EV — how quickly the Twin Motor launches off the line, or how quiet the cabin is with no engine noise at all, is easier felt than read. Both EX40 trims are typically on the showroom floor at Volvo Cars Brooklyn, 148 39th Street, with a customer lounge and coffee close enough that nobody has to rush the decision.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,395 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; actual selling price is set by the dealer. Range and efficiency figures are EPA estimates; actual range varies with conditions, temperature, and driving habits. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with production timing — confirm current specs and current pricing with Volvo Cars Brooklyn. Complimentary maintenance terms are per Volvo Car USA's published program. Tax-credit information reflects federal policy as of this writing and is subject to change; consult a tax professional for your specific situation. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Volvo Cars Brooklyn.