BMW iX1 vs Volvo EC40

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

BMW iX1 price starts at Rs. 52.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.60 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Volvo EC40, priced at Rs. 59.00 Lakh. In terms of range, the iX1 offers a claimed 531 km/charge, while the EC40 delivers 530 km/charge. On the performance front, the iX1 uses a 66.4 kWh battery producing 204bhp and the EC40 a 78kWh battery producing 402.30bhp. If you're deciding between the iX1 and EC40, the EC40 is the better pick for charging time and performance, while the iX1 stands out for affordability and range.

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iX1 vs EC40 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iX1Volvo EC40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.40 LakhRs. 59.00 Lakh
Range 531 km/charge530 km/charge
Battery capacity 66.4 kWh78kWh
Charging time 30Min-130kW-(10-80%)27Min (150 kW DC)
Max power 204bhp402.30bhp
Top speed 175 Km/h180 Km/h

iX1 vs EC40 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW iX1 LWBVolvo EC40 E80
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 204bhp 402.30bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
BMW iX1 Colors
Volvo EC40 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 235/50 R19
Boot Space Not Available 413 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,365 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,14,133 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.21 Lakh iX1 Insurance Rs. 2.46 Lakh EC40 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
Lithium lon
Lithium-Ion
Motor Power
150 kW
402.30
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh
78kWh
Motor Type
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Not Available
Max Power
204bhp
402.30bhp
Range
531 km/charge
530 km/charge
Max Torque
250Nm
660Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Charging Time
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
27Min (150 kW DC)
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
8 Hours
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
27Min (150 kW)

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
4.7 Sec
Top Speed
175 Km/h
180 Km/h

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
235/50 R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Widescreen Curved Display | Chrome Inner Door Handles | Door Pockets Front & Rear | M Sport Interior
Decore Topography back lit decore,Illuminated vanity mirror in sunvisor LH / RH side,Artificial leather steering wheel with unl deco inlay 3 spoke,sport,Gearlever knob,Interior illumination high level,Parking ticket holder,Glovebox curry hook,Tunnel console high gloss black ash tray lid,Charcoal roof colour interior,Interior Motion Sensor for alarm,Key remote control,Tempered glass side & rear windows,31.24 cms (12.3 inch) driver display,Carpet kit textile,Power Opreted tailgate
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
No
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
413
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
413 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4616*1845*1612 mm3
4440*1873*1591 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2080 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Clean zone (Air Purifier),Humidity Sensors,Fixed Panaromic Sun Roof,Automatically dimmed inner and exterior mirror,Front tread plated metal recharge,Parking ticket holder,Waste bin in front of armrest,Glove box curry hook,Suede textile/Microtech Upholstery,Power adjustable driver seat with mamory,Power adjustable passenger seat,4 way power adjustable lumbar support,Mechanicle Cushion Extenshion Front seat,Mechanicle release fold 2nd row rear seat,Power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Luggage space in front,Foldable floor hatchs with grocery bag holder,Warning Triabgle,First aid kit,Connector EU type+ Quickcharge,Cord plug m type 2 Mode 2
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto | Harmon Kardon Sound System
Harmon kardon premium sound system,Remote cuntrol button in steering wheel,22.86cms (9 inch) centre display with touch screen,2 USB Type-c connectors front,Digital service pack,Android based google assisted infotainment system,Volvo on call,with Telematic ca Module,Apple car play with wire,Speech funcion,Inductive charging for smartphone
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
12
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
9 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
2
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Not Available
Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
No
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electronic Parking Brake
SIPS Airbag,,Inflatable Curtains,,Whiplash protection front seat,Belt minder all seats EU Logic,Pyrotechnical pretensioners front rear outer positions,Cut-off switch passenger airbag,Isofix outer position rear seat,Collision Mitigation support front,Lane Keeping aid,Blind spot information system with cross traffic alert,,Collision Mitigation support rear,Rain sensor
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Savan, Spotyfy, Etc.
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
RSA
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
E Manual
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Yes
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Crash Notification
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW iX1
  • Affordable Luxury at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • The iX1 LWB is the most affordable luxury EV in India
  • Undercutting its competitors by a significant margin
  • Spacious Cabin
  • The longer wheelbase translates to better rear-seat comfort and more legroom, making it a great choice for chauffeur-driven passengers
  • Decent Range & Efficiency: 531 km range on a single charge (MIDC-rated) which translates to roughly 450 km real world range make it a practical choice for long-distance travel
  • BMW’s Signature Handling: Despite the front-wheel-drive setup
  • The iX1 LWB still maintains BMW’s nimble and precise steering, offering enjoyable driving dynamics
BMW iX1
  • Missing Features: No heads-up display, ventilated seats or advanced ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking
  • Complicated Infotainment System: The iDrive OS9 interface is cumbersome, with tasks like adjusting regen modes buried deep in menus and physical buttons sorely missed
  • A bit of thud: At slower speeds, some road imperfections might creep into the cabin

Is Volvo EC40 Better Than BMW IX1?

100% users have chosen Volvo EC40 over BMW iX1 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 6 users have also rated Volvo EC40 and BMW iX1 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW iX1 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor EC40 iX1
Mileage 2.5 5.0
Performance 2.5 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 2.5 5.0
Safety 4.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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BMW iX1 Vs Volvo EC40 FAQs

Which car is best between BMW iX1 vs Volvo EC40?
As per the users experiences BMW iX1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW iX1 vs Volvo EC40?
The BMW iX1 is cheaper than Volvo EC40 by ₹6.60 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW iX1 vs Volvo EC40?
As per the users experiences the BMW iX1 has better performance.

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