Compare Electric Vehicles
Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.
BMW
i4₹72.50 - 77.50L
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹74.76L
- Range
- 590 km
- Battery
- 83.9 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 30 min
Volvo
EC40₹59.00 - 59.00L
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹60.85L
- Range
- 530 km
- Battery
- 78 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 27 min
Quick Verdict
Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.
Best Value
EC40
Longest Range
i4
Fastest Charging
EC40
Lowest Running Cost
i4
Best Family EV
i4
Best Performance
EC40
Editor's Pick
EC40
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEC40
- Longest Rangei4
- Fastest ChargingEC40
- Lowest Running Costi4
- Best Family EVi4
- Best PerformanceEC40
- Editor's PickEC40
Overview
Key numbers at a glance.
Battery
- BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
- Volvo78 kWh (gross)
Range
- BMW590 km
- Volvo530 km
Power
- BMW250 kW
- Volvo300 kW
Torque
- BMW430 Nm (at motor)
- Volvo660 Nm (at motor)
Top Speed
- BMW190 km/h
- Volvo180 km/h
Acceleration
- BMW5.7s (0-100)
- Volvo4.7s (0-100)
Charging Time
- BMW30 min (10-80%)
- Volvo27 min (10-80%)
Efficiency
- BMW14.2 kWh/100km
- Volvo14.7 kWh/100km
Price Comparison
On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.
| Component | i4 | EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹72,50,000 | ₹59,00,000 |
| Registration / RTO | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Road Tax | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹2,17,500 | ₹1,77,000 |
| Other Charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total On-Road Price | ₹74,76,000 | ₹60,85,500 |
Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.
EMI Calculator
Loan amount: ₹59,80,800
Monthly EMI
₹1,25,608
Total Interest
₹15,55,676
Total Cost
₹90,31,676
Battery
| Specification | i4 | EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh (gross) | 78 kWh (gross) |
| Range | 590 km | 530 km |
Charging
| Specification | i4 | EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 30 min | 27 min(winner) |
| AC Home Charging (full) | 8.5 hr | 7.5 hr(winner) |
Performance
| Specification | i4 | EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 kW | 300 kW(winner) |
| Torque | 430 Nm (at motor) | 660 Nm (at motor)(winner) |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s | 4.7s(winner) |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h(winner) | 180 km/h |
| Drive Layout | RWD | AWD |
Ownership Cost
Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.
| Component | i4 | EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Charging Cost (est.) | ₹16,382 | ₹16,954 |
| Annual Insurance (est.) | ₹2,17,500 | ₹1,77,000 |
| Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Annual Maintenance | Not available | Not available |
| Service Cost | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Replacement Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Warranty | Not available | Not available |
| Resale Value Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| 5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.) | ₹84,27,909 | ₹68,78,270 |
Running Cost
Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.
Charging Cost Calculator
Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.
Monthly Cost
₹1,636
Yearly Cost
₹19,627
Savings vs Petrol / yr
₹81,173
Savings vs Diesel / yr
₹53,973
Dimensions
| Specification | i4 | EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 4440 mm |
| Width | 1852 mm | 1873 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2702 mm |
| Boot Space | 470 L(winner) | 404 L |
| Kerb Weight | 2125 kg | Not available |
Safety
| Specification | i4 | EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP Rating | 4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022) | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022) |
| Airbags | 8 | Not available |
Features
Warranty
Colours
Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.
i4
Mineral White
EC40
Crystal White
Pros & Cons
Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.
i4
Pros
- 590 km range on the eDrive40
- Gran coupe styling with a fastback silhouette
- 5.7s 0-100 km/h
Cons
- Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the EC40
- Lower power than the EC40
- Lower torque than the EC40
- Higher acceleration than the EC40
EC40
Pros
- Coupe-SUV roofline
- Dual-motor AWD, 405hp
- 530 km range
Cons
- Lower range than the i4
- Lower battery than the i4
- Lower top speed than the i4
- Lower boot space than the i4
Expert Verdict
A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.
i4
The i4 leads on range, battery, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.
EC40
The EC40 leads on ex-showroom (starting), power, torque. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.
Ratings
Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.
i4
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
EC40
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
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Frequently Asked Questions
i4
EC40
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEC40
- Longest Rangei4
- Fastest ChargingEC40
- Lowest Running Costi4
- Best Family EVi4
- Best PerformanceEC40
- Editor's PickEC40
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEC40
- Longest Rangei4
- Fastest ChargingEC40
- Lowest Running Costi4
- Best Family EVi4
- Best PerformanceEC40
- Editor's PickEC40
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