Volvo EX40 Black Edition review: bold design but falls short on the open road

Volvo’s EX40 Black Edition turns heads with sinister good looks, but on the road, its performance fails to hit the high notes
Volvo EX40 Black Edition review: bold design but falls short on the open road

The all-new Volvo EX40

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 - 09:00
Declan Colley

VOLVO EX40 BLACK EDITION

Rating

★★★☆☆

Price

from €49,990 - €65,895 as tested

Power

249bhp from a pure electric motor

Range

520-575km

The Spec

tons of kit – it’s loaded

Verdict

looks fantastic, but that doesn’t translate into on-road excellence

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