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EC40
7/11 winsEx-showroom₹59.00–59.00L
On-road₹60.85L
EC40vsEX30
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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EX30
2/11 winsEx-showroom₹41.00–41.00L
On-road₹42.31L
Get the EC40 — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. Pick the EX30 if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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EC40
EC40 leads on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. EX30 is the closest alternative, ahead on price and efficiency.
On-road priceLower is better
EC40₹60.85L
EX30₹42.31LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
EC40530 kmBest in this comparison
EX30480 km
Energy useLower is better
EC4014.7 kWh/100 km
EX3014.4 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot space
EC40404 LBest in this comparison
EX30318 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
EC4027 minBest in this comparison
EX3028 min
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
EC405 ★ Euro NCAP
EX305 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EC40EX30
Claimed range
EC40Best in this comparison530km
EX30480km
On-road priceDelhi
EC40₹60.85L
EX30Best in this comparison₹42.31L
Batterygross
EC40Best in this comparison78kWh
EX3069kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EC40Best in this comparison27min
EX3028min
0–100 km/hlower is better
EC40Best in this comparison4.7s
EX305.3s
Power
EC40Best in this comparison300kW
EX30200kW
Boot space
EC40Best in this comparison404L
EX30318L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EC405 ★ Euro NCAP
EX305 ★ 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 4EX30 3Tie / no winner 1
Value
EX30
₹42.31L — ₹18.54L less on-road than the EC40.
Range
EC40
530 km — 50 km more claimed range than the EX30.
Efficiency
EX30
14.4 kWh/100 km — 0.3 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the EC40.
Performance
EC40
4.7 s — 0.6 s quicker to 100 km/h than the EX30.
DC fast charging
EC40
206 km — 26 km more range per 15-minute stop than the EX30.
Home charging
EX30
7 h — 0.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the EC40.
Space
EC40
404 L — 86 L more boot space than the EX30.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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EX30
EC40 11%EX30 89%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹42.31L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 14.4 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹43.29L
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
EC40Best in this comparison371–424km
EX30336–384km
EC40 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
EC40Best in this comparison206km / 15 min
EX30180km / 15 min
EC40 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
EX3069km / 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
EX30Best in this comparison₹1.35/km
EX30 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
EX30Best in this comparison₹8,816
You pay the least for each km of range with the EX30.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EC40Not published
EX30Not 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
EX30
₹43.29L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingEX30 is cheapest to own — ₹18,56,315 less than the EC40 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
EC40₹1,02,245Loan ₹48,68,400 · interest ₹12,66,328
EX30Best in this comparison₹71,096Loan ₹33,85,200 · interest ₹8,80,530
The EX30 costs ₹31,150 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
EX30Best in this comparison₹1,621₹1.35/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹81,111 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | EC40 | EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹59,00,000 | ₹41,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,77,000 | ₹1,23,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹60,85,500 | ₹42,31,500 |
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.
EC40EX30
The EC40 is the longest — 207 mm longer than the EX30.
Length
4,440 mm
4,233 mm
Width
1,873 mm
1,837 mm
Height
1,591 mm
1,549 mm
Wheelbase
2,702 mm
2,650 mm
Ground clearance
—
171 mm
Boot space
404 L
318 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
EC40EX30
SpecificationEC40EX30
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi78 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison69 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei530 kmBest in this comparison480 km
Efficiencyi14.7 kWh/100km14.4 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i27 minBest in this comparison28 min
AC Home Charging (full)7.5 hr7 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 4 differ
Power300 kWBest in this comparison200 kW
Torque660 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison343 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.7sBest in this comparison5.3s
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 10 differ
Length4440 mm4233 mm
Width1873 mm1837 mm
Height1591 mm1549 mm
Wheelbase2702 mm2650 mm
Ground ClearanceNot published171 mm
Boot Space404 LBest in this comparison318 L
Kerb WeightNot published1850 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published245/45 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2024)
AirbagsNot published9
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: Uses the most energy per km (14.7 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (7.5 h)
Volvo EX30
- +Pro: Entry point to Volvo's electric range
- +Pro: 480 km claimed range
- +Pro: Compact footprint for city driving
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (480 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (28 min)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (318 L)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — EC40 or EX30?
The EC40 claims the most at 530 km, followed by the EX30 (480 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The EX30 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹42.31L — ₹18.54L less than the EC40. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the EX30 works out cheapest at ₹43.29L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the EC40 adds the most range — about 206 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 27 min). On a home AC charger the EX30 is quickest to full, at 7 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The EC40 has the biggest boot (404 L) and the longest wheelbase (2,702 mm). The EC40 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the EX30 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.