2025 Volvo EC40 Review: Plugged-In Scandinavian Elegance

•    Auto123 reviews the 2025 Volvo EC40.

Volvo is a brand known for its safety and seriousness, so even changing a name seems like a big step for it. So it is that the 2025 EC40 seems almost audacious coming from the Swedish automaker. This new all-electric compact SUV actually replaces the C40 Recharge, adopting a new simplified nomenclature and thus joining the overall structure of the new Volvo models.

2025 Volvo EC40 - What's new?

Beyond its new designation, the 2025 EC40 receives some subtle modifications. Noteworthy is the arrival of a new Sand Dune paint, the replacement of the Dark Theme interior, the addition of power-folding rear headrests – included as standard on the Core model – and the renaming of the top-of-the-range trim to Ultra.

That Ultra is enhanced with the Black Edition, distinguished by exclusive design elements such as the Onyx Black exterior, gloss black inserts and unique 20-inch wheels.

Design of the 2025 Volvo EC40 - 7.0/10

The EC40, even in its base version, is appealing with its distinctive Scandinavian aesthetic. Its silhouette, characterized by a sloping roofline typical of coupes, gives it a look that is both dynamic and elegant. Although this design choice slightly reduces headroom for rear passengers and cargo volume compared to the more conventional EX40, it undeniably contributes to the unique visual identity of the EC40.

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