BMW i3 vs Volvo ES90
How the BMW i3 and the Volvo ES90 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW i3 | Volvo ES90 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 471 mi | 435 mi |
| Usable battery | 108.7 kWh | 102 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 16.1 kWh/100 km | 14.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW i3 | Volvo ES90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 312 mi | 288 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 447 mi | 413 mi |
| Highway | 367 mi | 339 mi |
| City | 509 mi | 470 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- BMW i3
- Further in winter
- BMW i3
- More efficient
- Volvo ES90
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW i3 or the Volvo ES90?
- On the EPA rating the BMW i3 is rated 471 mi and the Volvo ES90 435 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 312 mi from the BMW i3 and 288 mi from the Volvo ES90.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, 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.