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EX30
4/10 winsEx-showroom₹41.00–41.00L
On-road₹42.31L
EX30vsEX40
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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EX40
4/10 winsEx-showroom₹49.00–60.20L
On-road₹50.55L
Get the EX30 — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the EX40 if boot space matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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EX30
EX30 leads on price, range and efficiency. EX40 is the closest alternative, ahead on boot space.
On-road priceLower is better
EX30₹42.31LBest in this comparison
EX40₹50.55L
Claimed range
EX30480 kmBest in this comparison
EX40470 km
Energy useLower is better
EX3014.4 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
EX4016.6 kWh/100 km
Boot space
EX30318 L
EX40460 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
EX3028 minBest in this comparison
EX4034 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
EX305 ★ Euro NCAP
EX40Not rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EX30EX40
Claimed range
EX30Best in this comparison480km
EX40470km
On-road priceDelhi
EX30Best in this comparison₹42.31L
EX40₹50.55L
Batterygross
EX3069kWh
EX40Best in this comparison78kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EX30Best in this comparison28min
EX4034min
0–100 km/hlower is better
EX30Best in this comparison5.3s
EX407.3s
Power
EX30200kW
EX40Best in this comparison300kW
Boot space
EX30318L
EX40Best in this comparison460L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EX305 ★ 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.
EX30 5EX40 1Tie / no winner 2
Value
EX30
₹42.31L — ₹8.24L less on-road than the EX40.
Range
EX30
480 km — 10 km more claimed range than the EX40.
Efficiency
EX30
14.4 kWh/100 km — 2.2 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the EX40.
Performance
EX30
5.3 s — 2.0 s quicker to 100 km/h than the EX40.
DC fast charging
EX30
180 km — 35 km more range per 15-minute stop than the EX40.
Home charging
No clear winner
All level on home-charging time.
Space
EX40
460 L — 142 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
EX30 100%EX40 0%
- 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
EX30Best in this comparison336–384km
EX40329–376km
EX30 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
EX30Best in this comparison180km / 15 min
EX40145km / 15 min
EX30 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
EX30Best in this comparison69km / hour
EX4067km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — EX30 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
EX30Best in this comparison₹1.35/km
EX40₹1.56/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
EX30Best in this comparison₹8,816
EX40₹10,756
You pay the least for each km of range with the EX30.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EX30Not 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 settingsEX30
₹43.29L
EX40
₹51.68L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingEX30 is cheapest to own — ₹8,39,030 less than the EX40 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
EX30Best in this comparison₹71,096Loan ₹33,85,200 · interest ₹8,80,530
EX40₹84,940Loan ₹40,44,400 · interest ₹10,51,996
The EX30 costs ₹13,844 less a month than the EX40.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
EX30Best in this comparison₹1,621₹1.35/km
EX40₹1,872₹1.56/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹79,839 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | EX30 | EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹41,00,000 | ₹49,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,23,000 | ₹1,47,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹42,31,500 | ₹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.
EX30EX40
EX40 not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
4,233 mm
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Width
1,837 mm
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Height
1,549 mm
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Wheelbase
2,650 mm
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Ground clearance
171 mm
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Boot space
318 L
460 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
EX30EX40
SpecificationEX30EX40
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi69 kWh (gross)78 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei480 kmBest in this comparison470 km
Efficiencyi14.4 kWh/100km16.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i28 minBest in this comparison34 min
AC Home Charging (full)7 hr7 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 4 differ
Power200 kW300 kWBest in this comparison
Torque343 Nm (at motor)660 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h5.3sBest in this comparison7.3s
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutRWDAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 10 differ
Length4233 mmNot published
Width1837 mmNot published
Height1549 mmNot published
Wheelbase2650 mmNot published
Ground Clearance171 mmNot published
Boot Space318 L460 LBest in this comparison
Kerb Weight1850 kgNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size245/45 R19Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-linkNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2024)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2018 — rating expired)
Airbags9Not 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 EX30
- +Pro: Entry point to Volvo's electric range
- +Pro: 480 km claimed range
- +Pro: Compact footprint for city driving
- −Con: Smallest boot here (318 L)
- −Con: Least powerful here (200 kW)
Volvo EX40
- +Pro: Renamed from XC40 Recharge
- +Pro: 470 km range on the Ultimate
- +Pro: 250kW DC fast charging
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹50.55L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (470 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (16.6 kWh/100 km)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — EX30 or EX40?
The EX30 claims the most at 480 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 EX30 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹42.31L — ₹8.24L less than the EX40. 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 EX30 adds the most range — about 180 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 28 min). On a home AC charger the EX30 is quickest to full, at 7 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The EX40 has the biggest boot (460 L). The EX30 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.