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

Wins 5/19

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 2/19

MINI

Cooper SE
Not yet rated

₹53.50 - 55.00L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹55.19L

Range
270 km
Battery
32.6 kWh
Fast Charge
36 min
VS
EC40 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

EC40

Longest Range

EC40

Fastest Charging

EC40

Lowest Running Cost

Cooper SE

Editor's Pick

EC40

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueEC40
  • Longest RangeEC40
  • Fastest ChargingEC40
  • Lowest Running CostCooper SE
  • Editor's PickEC40

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Volvo78 kWh (gross)
  • MINI32.6 kWh (gross)

Range

  • Volvo530 km
  • MINI270 km

Power

  • Volvo300 kW
  • MININot available

Torque

  • Volvo660 Nm (at motor)
  • MININot available

Top Speed

  • Volvo180 km/h
  • MINI150 km/h

Acceleration

  • Volvo4.7s (0-100)
  • MINI7.3s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Volvo27 min (10-80%)
  • MINI36 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Volvo14.7 kWh/100km
  • MINI12.1 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

ComponentEC40Cooper SE
Ex-showroom Price₹59,00,000₹53,50,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹1,77,000₹1,60,500
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹60,85,500₹55,19,000

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, Cooper SE
SpecificationEC40Cooper SE
Battery Capacity78 kWh (gross)32.6 kWh (gross)
Range530 km270 km

Charging

Specification comparison of EC40, Cooper SE
SpecificationEC40Cooper SE
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)27 min(winner)36 min
AC Home Charging (full)7.5 hr2.5 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of EC40, Cooper SE
SpecificationEC40Cooper SE
Power300 kWNot available
Torque660 Nm (at motor)Not available
0-100 km/h4.7s(winner)7.3s
Top Speed180 km/h(winner)150 km/h
Drive LayoutAWDNot available

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.

ComponentEC40Cooper SE
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹16,954₹13,909
Annual Insurance (est.)₹1,77,000₹1,60,500
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₹62,30,547

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

₹1,512

Yearly Cost

₹18,138

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹82,662

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹55,462

Dimensions

Specification comparison of EC40, Cooper SE
SpecificationEC40Cooper SE
Length4440 mmNot available
Width1873 mmNot available
Height1591 mmNot available
Wheelbase2702 mmNot available
Boot Space404 LNot available

Safety

Specification comparison of EC40, Cooper SE
SpecificationEC40Cooper SE
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)Not available

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

EC40

Crystal White

Cooper SE

British Racing Green IV 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 Cooper SE
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the Cooper SE

Cooper SE

Pros

  • Classic 3-door MINI hatchback silhouette
  • 184PS motor
  • Fastest-charging entry point to MINI's EV range

Cons

  • Lower range than the EC40
  • Lower battery than the EC40
  • Lower top speed than the EC40
  • Higher acceleration 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 range, battery, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

Cooper SE

The Cooper SE leads on ex-showroom (starting), 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

6.4

Performance

9.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

0.0

Cooper SE

Overall

3.8

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

EC40

Cooper SE

Related News

Launches, software updates and coverage for the vehicles compared here.

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Which one should you buy?

EC40

Best ValueBest RangeBest PerformanceBest Family EVBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

Cooper SE

A solid all-round choice among those compared.