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Find out more2026 Volvo EC40 Trim Guide For GTA Buyers: Core vs Black Edition Ultra
The 2026 Volvo EC40 is the fully electric coupe-styled SUV in Volvo’s lineup, with a sloping roofline and the same Twin Motor all-wheel-drive power at both ends of its range. That shared powertrain makes the trim decision refreshingly simple: you are choosing the level of styling, sound, and driver-assistance features you want, not a different car underneath.
Two trims anchor the choice for buyers ready to commit. EC40 Core delivers the electric fundamentals with a bright, well-equipped cabin, while EC40 Black Edition Ultra layers on blacked-out styling, upgraded audio, and Volvo’s fuller driver-assistance set. Here is what each one brings.
EC40 Core
Core opens the range with the Twin Motor powertrain, which produces 402 hp and 494 lb-ft of torque, reaches 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, and travels up to 431 km on a charge. The cabin comes ready for daily life with a fixed panoramic roof, wireless phone charging, and Google built-in for maps, voice, and apps without a phone tether. It rides on 19-inch 5-spoke black diamond-cut wheels.
- 402 hp Twin Motor all-wheel drive, up to 431 km of range
- Fixed panoramic roof and wireless phone charging
- Google built-in with Google Assistant, Maps, and Play Store
- 19-inch 5-spoke black diamond-cut wheels
Core suits the buyer who wants the EC40’s electric performance and a bright, complete cabin without paying for the top-trim extras.
EC40 Black Edition Ultra
Black Edition Ultra is the halo trim, and it leans into a darker, more finished look. It rolls on 20-inch 5-spoke black edition wheels, swaps in colour-coordinated door mirror covers, and drops the rear engine emblem for a cleaner tail. Inside, it adds Harman Kardon Premium Sound, a Connect Suede textile and Microtech interior, a Crystal gear shift by Orrefors, and interior illumination at the high level. On the driver-assistance front it brings Pilot Assist, a 360-degree camera, Pixel Technology Headlights, and park assist front, rear, and sides. An air purifier with remote cabin pre-cleaning and heated rear seats round out the comfort additions.
- 20-inch 5-spoke black edition wheels and blacked-out exterior trim
- Harman Kardon Premium Sound and Connect Suede and Microtech interior
- Pilot Assist, 360-degree camera, and Pixel Technology Headlights
- Air purifier with remote cabin pre-cleaning and heated rear seats
Black Edition Ultra is for the buyer who wants the boldest EC40 look together with the fuller set of driver-assistance and comfort features.
What Both EC40 Trims Share
No matter which trim you choose, the EC40 delivers the same electric core. Both Core and Black Edition Ultra run the 402 hp Twin Motor all-wheel-drive powertrain, seat five, and travel up to 431 km on a charge. Both also arrive with a fixed panoramic roof, wireless phone charging, Google built-in, a two-zone climate system, keyless entry with a hands-free power tailgate, and Volvo’s foundational safety technology. The step up to Black Edition Ultra is about styling, sound, and added driver assistance rather than a change in how far or how quickly the EC40 goes. That makes the decision a question of finish and features, not performance.
Comparing The 2026 Volvo EC40 Trims
|
Feature |
Core |
Black Edition Ultra |
|
Twin Motor all-wheel drive (402 hp) |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Range |
Up to 431 km |
Up to 431 km |
|
Fixed panoramic roof |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Wireless phone charging |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Harman Kardon Premium Sound |
Not included |
Standard |
|
Pilot Assist |
Not included |
Standard |
|
360-degree camera |
Not included |
Standard |
|
Pixel Technology Headlights |
Not included |
Standard |
|
Wheels |
19-inch black diamond-cut |
20-inch black edition |
Your New EC40 Is Waiting
Once you have settled on Core or Black Edition Ultra, contact the sales team at Volvo Cars Toronto in Toronto to finalize your EC40. They can walk you through the styling and feature differences in person and help you match the trim to how you want your electric SUV to look and drive.
2026 VOLVO EC40
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