India, March 5 -- Volvo Cars recently updated the nomenclature on the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, rebranding the models to 'EX40' and 'EC40' respectively. While the new brand names will roll out in global markets later this year, the same will not be seen in India until 2025. Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director - Volvo Cars India, confirmed the development in a recent interaction with the media.

Malhotra explained that the process for changing the name is longer and would require a rather lengthy process, making it possible only to do so when the new model year arrives around early 2025. This would make the upcoming calendar year an eventful one for the Swedish carmaker as it readies two new electric models for India as well.

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