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EC40
3/10 winsEx-showroom₹59.00–59.00L
On-road₹60.85L
EC40vsEX40
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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EX40
3/10 winsEx-showroom₹49.00–60.20L
On-road₹50.55L
Get the EC40 — best overall, leading on range, efficiency and range added per charging stop. Pick the EX40 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, efficiency and range added per charging stop. EX40 is the closest alternative, ahead on price and boot space.
On-road priceLower is better
EC40₹60.85L
EX40₹50.55LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
EC40530 kmBest in this comparison
EX40470 km
Energy useLower is better
EC4014.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
EX4016.6 kWh/100 km
Boot space
EC40404 L
EX40460 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
EC4027 minBest in this comparison
EX4034 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
EC405 ★ Euro NCAP
EX40Not rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EC40EX40
Claimed range
EC40Best in this comparison530km
EX40470km
On-road priceDelhi
EC40₹60.85L
EX40Best in this comparison₹50.55L
Batterygross
EC4078kWh
EX4078kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EC40Best in this comparison27min
EX4034min
0–100 km/hlower is better
EC40Best in this comparison4.7s
EX407.3s
Power
EC40300kW
EX40300kW
Boot space
EC40404L
EX40Best in this comparison460L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EC405 ★ Euro NCAP
EX40Not rated
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 4EX40 3Tie / no winner 1
Value
EX40
₹50.55L — ₹10.30L less on-road than the EC40.
Range
EC40
530 km — 60 km more claimed range than the EX40.
Efficiency
EC40
14.7 kWh/100 km — 1.9 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the EX40.
Performance
EC40
4.7 s — 2.6 s quicker to 100 km/h than the EX40.
DC fast charging
EC40
206 km — 61 km more range per 15-minute stop than the EX40.
Home charging
EX40
7 h — 0.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the EC40.
Space
EX40
460 L — 56 L more boot space than the EC40.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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EX40
EC40 42%EX40 58%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹50.55L
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹51.68L
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
EX40329–376km
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
EX40145km / 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
EX4067km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — EC40 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
EC40Best in this comparison₹1.38/km
EX40₹1.56/km
EC40 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
EX40Best in this comparison₹10,756
You pay the least for each km of range with the EX40.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EC40Not published
EX40Not 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
EX40
₹51.68L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingEX40 is cheapest to own — ₹10,17,285 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
EX40Best in this comparison₹84,940Loan ₹40,44,400 · interest ₹10,51,996
The EX40 costs ₹17,306 less a month than the EC40.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
EC40Best in this comparison₹1,660₹1.38/km
EX40₹1,872₹1.56/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹79,608 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | EC40 | EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹59,00,000 | ₹49,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,77,000 | ₹1,47,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹60,85,500 | ₹50,55,500 |
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.
EC40EX40
EX40 not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
4,440 mm
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Width
1,873 mm
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Height
1,591 mm
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Wheelbase
2,702 mm
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Ground clearance
—
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Boot space
404 L
460 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
EC40EX40
SpecificationEC40EX40
Battery & range4 specs · 2 differ
Battery Capacityi78 kWh (gross)78 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei530 kmBest in this comparison470 km
Efficiencyi14.7 kWh/100km16.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i27 minBest in this comparison34 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 · 1 differ
Power300 kW300 kW
Torque660 Nm (at motor)660 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.7sBest in this comparison7.3s
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 5 differ
Length4440 mmNot published
Width1873 mmNot published
Height1591 mmNot published
Wheelbase2702 mmNot published
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot Space404 L460 LBest in this comparison
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2018 — rating expired)
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: Smallest boot here (404 L)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (7.5 h)
Volvo EX40
- +Pro: Renamed from XC40 Recharge
- +Pro: 470 km range on the Ultimate
- +Pro: 250kW DC fast charging
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (470 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (16.6 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (34 min)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — EC40 or EX40?
The EC40 claims the most at 530 km, followed by the EX40 (470 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The EX40 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹50.55L — ₹10.30L less than the EC40. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the EX40 works out cheapest at ₹51.68L.
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 EX40 is quickest to full, at 7 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The EX40 has the biggest boot (460 L). The EC40 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.