Volvo
EC40
6/11 winsEx-showroom₹59.00–59.00L
On-road₹60.85L
EC40vsIoniq 6
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Ioniq 6
4/11 winsEx-showroom₹55.70–55.70L
On-road₹57.46L
Get the Ioniq 6 — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the EC40 if boot space matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Ioniq 6
Ioniq 6 leads on price, range and efficiency. EC40 is the closest alternative, ahead on boot space and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
EC40₹60.85L
Ioniq 6₹57.46LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
EC40530 km
Ioniq 6614 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
EC4014.7 kWh/100 km
Ioniq 612.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot space
EC40404 LBest in this comparison
Ioniq 6401 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
EC4027 min
Ioniq 618 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
EC405 ★ Euro NCAP
Ioniq 65 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EC40Ioniq 6
Claimed range
EC40530km
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison614km
On-road priceDelhi
EC40₹60.85L
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison₹57.46L
Batterygross
EC40Best in this comparison78kWh
Ioniq 677.4kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EC4027min
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison18min
0–100 km/hlower is better
EC40Best in this comparison4.7s
Ioniq 67.4s
Power
EC40Best in this comparison300kW
Ioniq 6168kW
Boot space
EC40Best in this comparison404L
Ioniq 6401L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EC405 ★ Euro NCAP
Ioniq 65 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
EC40 2Ioniq 6 4Tie / no winner 2
Value
Ioniq 6
₹57.46L — ₹3.40L less on-road than the EC40.
Range
Ioniq 6
614 km — 84 km more claimed range than the EC40.
Efficiency
Ioniq 6
12.6 kWh/100 km — 2.1 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the EC40.
Performance
EC40
4.7 s — 2.7 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Ioniq 6.
DC fast charging
Ioniq 6
358 km — 152 km more range per 15-minute stop than the EC40.
Home charging
EC40
7.5 h — 3 h faster to a full AC charge than the Ioniq 6.
Space · too close to call
EC40 & Ioniq 6
Within 2% of each other: EC40 404 L vs Ioniq 6 401 L.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Ioniq 6
EC40 0%Ioniq 6 100%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹57.46L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 12.6 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹58.31L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
EC40371–424km
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison430–491km
Ioniq 6 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
EC40206km / 15 min
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison358km / 15 min
Ioniq 6 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
EC40Best in this comparison71km / hour
Ioniq 658km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — EC40 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
EC40₹1.38/km
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison₹1.18/km
Ioniq 6 is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
EC40₹11,482
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison₹9,358
You pay the least for each km of range with the Ioniq 6.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EC40Not published
Ioniq 6Not published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsEC40
₹61.85L
Ioniq 6
₹58.31L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingIoniq 6 is cheapest to own — ₹3,54,188 less than the EC40 over five years
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Loan on the on-road price
EC40₹1,02,245Loan ₹48,68,400 · interest ₹12,66,328
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison₹96,535Loan ₹45,96,480 · interest ₹11,95,598
The Ioniq 6 costs ₹5,711 less a month than the EC40.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
EC40₹1,660₹1.38/km
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison₹1,422₹1.18/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹82,308 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | EC40 | Ioniq 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹59,00,000 | ₹55,70,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,77,000 | ₹1,67,100 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹60,85,500 | ₹57,45,600 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
EC40Ioniq 6
The Ioniq 6 is the longest — 415 mm longer than the EC40.
Length
4,440 mm
4,855 mm
Width
1,873 mm
1,880 mm
Height
1,591 mm
1,495 mm
Wheelbase
2,702 mm
2,950 mm
Ground clearance
—
141 mm
Boot space
404 L
401 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
EC40Ioniq 6
SpecificationEC40Ioniq 6
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi78 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison77.4 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei530 km614 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi14.7 kWh/100km12.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 3 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i27 min18 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)7.5 hrBest in this comparison10.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedYes
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 7 differ
Power300 kWBest in this comparison168 kW
Torque660 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison350 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.7sBest in this comparison7.4s
Top Speed180 km/h185 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedYes
Motor TypeNot publishedPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutAWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length4440 mm4855 mm
Width1873 mm1880 mm
Height1591 mm1495 mm
Wheelbase2702 mm2950 mm
Ground ClearanceNot published141 mm
Boot Space404 LBest in this comparison401 L
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published225/55 R18
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 0 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Volvo EC40
- +Pro: Coupe-SUV roofline
- +Pro: Dual-motor AWD, 405hp
- +Pro: 530 km range
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹60.85L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (530 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (14.7 kWh/100 km)
Hyundai Ioniq 6
- +Pro: 614 km range
- +Pro: 800V ultra-fast charging
- +Pro: Streamliner aerodynamic design
- −Con: Smallest boot here (401 L)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (7.4 s)
- −Con: Least powerful here (168 kW)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — EC40 or Ioniq 6?
The Ioniq 6 claims the most at 614 km, followed by the EC40 (530 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Ioniq 6 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹57.46L — ₹3.40L less than the EC40. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Ioniq 6 works out cheapest at ₹58.31L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Ioniq 6 adds the most range — about 358 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 18 min). On a home AC charger the EC40 is quickest to full, at 7.5 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The EC40 has the biggest boot (404 L), while the Ioniq 6 has the longest wheelbase (2,950 mm). The EC40 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the Ioniq 6 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.