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

Wins 6/19

Volvo

EX40
Not yet rated

₹49.00 - 60.20L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹50.55L

Range
470 km
Battery
78 kWh
Fast Charge
34 min
VS
Wins 4/19

BMW

iX1 LWB
Not yet rated

₹52.40 - 52.40L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹54.06L

Range
531 km
Battery
66.4 kWh
Fast Charge
32 min
VS
EX40 wins 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

iX1 LWB

Longest Range

iX1 LWB

Fastest Charging

iX1 LWB

Lowest Running Cost

iX1 LWB

Best Family EV

iX1 LWB

Best Performance

EX40

Editor's Pick

EX40

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueiX1 LWB
  • Longest RangeiX1 LWB
  • Fastest ChargingiX1 LWB
  • Lowest Running CostiX1 LWB
  • Best Family EViX1 LWB
  • Best PerformanceEX40
  • Editor's PickEX40

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Volvo78 kWh (gross)
  • BMW66.4 kWh (gross)

Range

  • Volvo470 km
  • BMW531 km

Power

  • Volvo300 kW
  • BMW150 kW

Torque

  • Volvo660 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW250 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • Volvo180 km/h
  • BMW175 km/h

Acceleration

  • Volvo7.3s (0-100)
  • BMW8.34s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Volvo34 min (10-80%)
  • BMW32 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Volvo16.6 kWh/100km
  • BMW12.5 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

ComponentEX40iX1 LWB
Ex-showroom Price₹49,00,000₹52,40,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹1,47,000₹1,57,200
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹50,55,500₹54,05,700

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹40,44,400

Monthly EMI

₹84,940

Total Interest

₹10,51,996

Total Cost

₹61,07,496

Battery

Specification comparison of EX40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEX40iX1 LWB
Battery Capacity78 kWh (gross)66.4 kWh (gross)
Range470 km531 km

Charging

Specification comparison of EX40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEX40iX1 LWB
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)34 min32 min(winner)
AC Home Charging (full)7 hr6.5 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of EX40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEX40iX1 LWB
Power300 kW(winner)150 kW
Torque660 Nm (at motor)(winner)250 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h7.3s(winner)8.34s
Top Speed180 km/h(winner)175 km/h
Motor TypeNot availablePermanently excited synchronous motor
Drive LayoutAWDFWD

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.

ComponentEX40iX1 LWB
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹19,118₹14,405
Annual Insurance (est.)₹1,47,000₹1,57,200
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.)₹57,39,091₹61,06,527

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

₹1,647

Yearly Cost

₹19,763

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹81,037

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹53,837

Dimensions

Specification comparison of EX40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEX40iX1 LWB
LengthNot available4616 mm
WidthNot available1845 mm
HeightNot available1627 mm
WheelbaseNot available2800 mm
Boot Space460 L490 L(winner)
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link

Safety

Specification comparison of EX40, iX1 LWB
SpecificationEX40iX1 LWB
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2018 — rating expired)Not available
AirbagsNot available8

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

EX40

Crystal White

iX1 LWB

Mineral White Metallic

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

EX40

Pros

  • Renamed from XC40 Recharge
  • 470 km range on the Ultimate
  • 250kW DC fast charging

Cons

  • Lower range than the iX1 LWB
  • Higher charging time than the iX1 LWB
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the iX1 LWB
  • Lower boot space than the iX1 LWB

iX1 LWB

Pros

  • Long-wheelbase body built for India
  • 531 km range
  • Single-variant, fully-loaded M Sport spec

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the EX40
  • Lower battery than the EX40
  • Lower power than the EX40
  • Lower torque than the EX40

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

EX40

The EX40 leads on ex-showroom (starting), battery, power. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

iX1 LWB

The iX1 LWB leads on range, charging time, ac home charging (full). Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

EX40

Overall

5.0

Performance

10.0

Charging

0.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

10.0

iX1 LWB

Overall

5.0

Performance

0.0

Charging

10.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

10.0

Ownership

0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

EX40

iX1 LWB

Related News

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Which one should you buy?

EX40

Best PerformanceBest Family EVBest Highway EV

iX1 LWB

Best ValueBest RangeBest Premium EV