BMW i5 vs Volvo EC40
How the BMW i5 and the Volvo EC40 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP 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 i5 | Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 362 mi | 361 mi |
| Usable battery | 81.2 kWh | 79 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 16.5 kWh/100 km | 16.4 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW i5 | Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 240 mi | 239 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 344 mi | 343 mi |
| Motorway | 282 mi | 281 mi |
| City | 391 mi | 390 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tie
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- Volvo EC40
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW i5 or the Volvo EC40?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW i5 is rated 362 mi and the Volvo EC40 361 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 240 mi from the BMW i5 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.