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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 6/19

Volvo

EC40
Not yet rated

₹59.00 - 59.00L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹60.85L

Range
530 km
Battery
78 kWh
Fast Charge
27 min
VS
Wins 4/19

BMW

iX1 LWB
Not yet rated

₹52.40 - 52.40L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹54.06L

Range
531 km
Battery
66.4 kWh
Fast Charge
32 min
VS
EC40 wins 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

iX1 LWB

Longest Range

iX1 LWB

Fastest Charging

EC40

Lowest Running Cost

iX1 LWB

Best Family EV

iX1 LWB

Best Performance

EC40

Editor's Pick

EC40

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueiX1 LWB
  • Longest RangeiX1 LWB
  • Fastest ChargingEC40
  • Lowest Running CostiX1 LWB
  • Best Family EViX1 LWB
  • Best PerformanceEC40
  • Editor's PickEC40

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Volvo78 kWh (gross)
  • BMW66.4 kWh (gross)

Range

  • Volvo530 km
  • BMW531 km

Power

  • Volvo300 kW
  • BMW150 kW

Torque

  • Volvo660 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW250 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • Volvo180 km/h
  • BMW175 km/h

Acceleration

  • Volvo4.7s (0-100)
  • BMW8.34s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Volvo27 min (10-80%)
  • BMW32 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Volvo14.7 kWh/100km
  • BMW12.5 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentEC40iX1 LWB
Ex-showroom Price₹59,00,000₹52,40,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹1,77,000₹1,57,200
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹60,85,500₹54,05,700

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹48,68,400

Monthly EMI

₹1,02,245

Total Interest

₹12,66,328

Total Cost

₹73,51,828

Battery

Specification comparison of EC40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEC40iX1 LWB
Battery Capacity78 kWh (gross)66.4 kWh (gross)
Range530 km531 km

Charging

Specification comparison of EC40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEC40iX1 LWB
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)27 min(winner)32 min
AC Home Charging (full)7.5 hr6.5 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of EC40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEC40iX1 LWB
Power300 kW(winner)150 kW
Torque660 Nm (at motor)(winner)250 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.7s(winner)8.34s
Top Speed180 km/h(winner)175 km/h
Motor TypeNot availablePermanently excited synchronous motor
Drive LayoutAWDFWD

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.

ComponentEC40iX1 LWB
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹16,954₹14,405
Annual Insurance (est.)₹1,77,000₹1,57,200
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹68,78,270₹61,06,527

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

₹1,534

Yearly Cost

₹18,409

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹82,391

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹55,191

Dimensions

Specification comparison of EC40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEC40iX1 LWB
Length4440 mm4616 mm
Width1873 mm1845 mm
Height1591 mm1627 mm
Wheelbase2702 mm2800 mm
Boot Space404 L490 L(winner)
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link

Safety

Specification comparison of EC40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEC40iX1 LWB
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)Not available
AirbagsNot available8

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

EC40

Crystal White

iX1 LWB

Mineral White Metallic

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

EC40

Pros

  • Coupe-SUV roofline
  • Dual-motor AWD, 405hp
  • 530 km range

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the iX1 LWB
  • Lower range than the iX1 LWB
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the iX1 LWB
  • Lower boot space than the iX1 LWB

iX1 LWB

Pros

  • Long-wheelbase body built for India
  • 531 km range
  • Single-variant, fully-loaded M Sport spec

Cons

  • Lower battery than the EC40
  • Lower power than the EC40
  • Lower torque than the EC40
  • Lower top speed than the EC40

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

EC40

The EC40 leads on battery, power, torque. Best suited for buyers who prioritize battery over the alternatives here.

iX1 LWB

The iX1 LWB leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, ac home charging (full). 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.

EC40

Overall

4.6

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

iX1 LWB

Overall

6.3

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

EC40

iX1 LWB

Related News

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Which one should you buy?

EC40

Best PerformanceBest Family EVBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

iX1 LWB

Best ValueBest Range