Volvo has modified the names of a few of its absolutely electrical fashions in an effort to streamline and standardise its line-up. The Swedish carmaker can also be updating its powertrains and also will supply Black Version variations of a few of its automobiles.

Beginning with the identify adjustments, the all-electric XC40 Recharge is now often known as the EX40, making it abundantly clear it’s the bigger sibling to the EX30. Take into account that the XC40 identify isn’t going away, as it’s being retained for variants with an inner combustion engine.

In the meantime, the C40 Recharge, which is the XC40 Recharge’s coupe-roofed sibling, has been renamed to the EC40. With this, Volvo’s electrical car line-up now consists of the EX30, EX40, EC40, EX90 and EM90.

Subsequent up, Volvo can also be eradicating the ‘Recharge’ badging used on plug-in hybrid fashions, which now solely sport the T6 or T8 suffix to point completely different ranges of energy output. The corporate says this may make it simpler for buyer to know which fashions are absolutely electrical and that are hybrids when purchasing.

By way of powertrain updates, a brand new Efficiency software program pack is being launched for Twin Motor variants of the EX40 and EC40 in chosen markets. For homeowners of the earlier mannequin 12 months C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge, they will get the improve pack through the Volvo Automobiles app.

The Efficiency software program bumps the height energy output by 34 PS (34 hp or 25 kW) for higher acceleration and provides a novel pedal mapping for improved response. There’s additionally a devoted ‘Efficiency’ drive mode for full entry to the 442 PS (436 hp or 325 kW) – the usual output is 408 PS (402 hp or 300 kW).

One other revision includes Volvo’s hybrids, with B5 delicate hybrid petrol variants of the XC60 and XC90 now using a extra environment friendly engine combustion cycle. The corporate says that is anticipated to cut back CO2 emissions and enhance gasoline financial system by as much as 4% for the XC60 and round 2% for the XC90 following the WLTP cycle.

Final however not least, the EX40, EC40 and XC40 might be provided as Black Version fashions following the success of the XC60 Black Version launched final 12 months. Because the identify implies, Black Version automobiles get distinctive styling touches for a stealthier look, together with an Onyx Black exterior, excessive gloss black badging, 20-inch five-spoke alloys in excessive gloss black and a selection of microtech or textile charcoal interiors.

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