Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Volvo EC40
How the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Volvo EC40 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 | Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 354 mi | 361 mi |
| Usable battery | 80 kWh | 79 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 16.4 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 | Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 235 mi | 239 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 337 mi | 343 mi |
| Motorway | 277 mi | 281 mi |
| City | 383 mi | 390 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Volvo EC40
- Further in winter
- Volvo EC40
- More efficient
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 or the Volvo EC40?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is rated 354 mi and the Volvo EC40 361 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 235 mi from the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 239 mi from the Volvo EC40.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.