2026 Volvo EX40 Plus: Westport Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Volvo EX40 Plus
The Plus opens the 2026 EX40 range and is the only trim where you choose the powertrain: $55,150 MSRP as a rear-wheel-drive Single Motor Extended Range (up to 296 miles EPA-estimated range, 248 hp), or $56,900 as an all-wheel-drive Twin Motor (up to 260 miles, 402 hp), before the $1,395 destination charge. Standard equipment already includes the panoramic roof, 360-degree camera, air purification with remote cabin pre-cleaning, Google built-in on a 9-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay, and 19-inch alloy wheels. What the Plus doesn't get is the Ultra's Black Edition styling and 20-inch wheels. Both powertrains are in stock through Volvo Cars Westport on Post Road East.
The trim that makes you decide, not the dealership
Most Volvo trims lock in a powertrain and let you pick options around it. The Plus flips that: it's the one place in the EX40 lineup where the buyer, not the trim level, chooses between range and drive layout. Order it as a Single Motor Extended Range and the EX40 is rear-wheel drive, EPA-rated up to 296 miles and 106 MPGe combined, at $55,150 MSRP. Order the Twin Motor instead and $1,750 buys all-wheel drive, 402 horsepower against the Single Motor's 248, and a 4.6-second run to 60 versus 6.9, at the cost of some range, down to a still-solid 260 miles. Both share the same 82.0 kWh battery and the same charging numbers: 28 minutes for a 10-80% DC fast charge, about 8 hours overnight at home.
Neither choice feels like the "base" option once you're behind the wheel. The Plus already carries the equipment most shoppers cross-shop for: a panoramic roof, a 360-degree camera for the tight angles around a Westport driveway, and air purification technology that runs a cabin pre-cleaning cycle from the Volvo Cars app before you even open the door.
What's actually standard here
The list is longer than "entry trim" usually implies. Panoramic roof, standard. 360-degree camera, standard. Air purifier with PM2.5 filtering and remote pre-cleaning, standard. A 9-inch center touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch driver display, running Google built-in with four years of Assistant, Maps, and Play included. Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto over USB-C, a wireless phone charging pad, keyless entry with proximity unlock, and a power tailgate that opens with a kick under the bumper when your hands are full. Cargo space tops out at 57.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, plus a small 0.7 cubic foot frunk for a charging cable or a gym bag. Nineteen-inch alloy wheels come standard, in either a glossy silver or diamond-cut finish.
What the Ultra adds, if you want it
Two things, mainly, both cosmetic rather than mechanical. The Black Edition styling, high-gloss black exterior trim, is standard on Ultra and unavailable on the Plus. So are the 20-inch black alloy wheels that come with it. What doesn't change is the powertrain hardware underneath: a Twin Motor Plus and a Twin Motor Ultra share the identical 402-hp, 494 lb-ft drivetrain, the same 260-mile range, the same battery. If the blacked-out look isn't the draw, a Twin Motor Plus gets the same acceleration and all-wheel drive for roughly $3,850 less. The Ultra guide lays out the full case for the styling upgrade.
How buying an electric Volvo here tends to go
Volvo Cars Westport's reviews sit at 4.7 stars across more than 2,000 entries, and the pattern among EV buyers specifically is a team comfortable spending real time on range and charging questions rather than rushing past them. One recent electric-Volvo shopper: "My experience here was fantastic when shopping for a new Electric vehicle... They lent me plenty of their time to test drive and answer questions." Another, on her first EV purchase: "The all process is amazing quick and efficiency... The technician person is very nice to explain all the functions of our first EV car as well! The experience is smoothy and awesome over I expected. I am very happy to get my first EV car here."
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 EX40 Plus?
MSRP from $55,150 as a Single Motor Extended Range or $56,900 as a Twin Motor, both before the $1,395 destination charge, Connecticut taxes, and fees. Current offers sit on the Volvo Cars Westport specials page.
Should I get the Single Motor or the Twin Motor?
If maximum range and a lower price matter most, the Single Motor's 296 miles and rear-wheel drive are hard to beat for $1,750 less. If you want all-wheel drive for winter confidence and quicker acceleration, the Twin Motor's 260 miles is still comfortably beyond most daily driving, and the 4.6-second 0-60 is a genuinely different car to drive.
Is the Plus well equipped, or should I plan on the Ultra?
It's well equipped: panoramic roof, 360-degree camera, air purification, Google built-in, and wired CarPlay are all standard. Shoppers who move up to Ultra are almost always chasing the Black Edition look and the 20-inch wheels specifically, not filling an equipment gap.
Can I get all-wheel drive on the Plus?
Yes, the Twin Motor Plus is AWD, at $56,900 MSRP, the same drivetrain and all-wheel-drive hardware the Ultra uses.
How long does the EX40 Plus take to charge?
As fast as 28 minutes for a 10-80% charge at a DC fast-charging station, or about 8 hours from empty on a home Level 2 setup, for either powertrain. NACS compatibility adds access to Tesla's Supercharger network as another fast-charging option.
Where can I test drive one?
At Volvo Cars Westport's electric inventory, 556 Post Road East, or start online through the Roadster Express Store.
The bottom line
The Plus is the EX40 for buyers who want the full ownership experience, the roof, the camera, the tech, without paying for styling they might not need. The only real decision left is range versus all-wheel drive, and that's a five-minute conversation once you know your commute. Drive both powertrains back to back before deciding; the difference is bigger behind the wheel than on the spec sheet.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,395 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Range, MPGe, and charging-time figures are EPA estimates and manufacturer figures; real-world results vary with temperature, driving style, and conditions. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Volvo Cars Westport. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Volvo Cars Westport describing electric-Volvo purchases; none reference the EX40 Plus by name, as it is a newly introduced nameplate.