Volkswagen ID.4 vs Volvo EX40
How the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Volvo EX40 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
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Volvo EX40 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 357 mi | 355 mi |
| Usable battery | 77 kWh | 79 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Volvo EX40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 236 mi | 235 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 339 mi | 337 mi |
| Motorway | 278 mi | 277 mi |
| City | 385 mi | 383 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Further in winter
- Volkswagen ID.4
- More efficient
- Volkswagen ID.4
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Volvo EX40?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Volkswagen ID.4 is rated 357 mi and the Volvo EX40 355 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 236 mi from the Volkswagen ID.4 and 235 mi from the Volvo EX40.
- 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.