BMW iX1 or Volvo EX40?
What are the main differences between the BMW iX1 and the Volvo EX40?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
BMW iX1
- From-price
- €51,005 (valid from 1 November 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 430–516 km
- Power
- 150–230 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 29 min
- Boot space
- 490 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2022)
- Versions in the price list
- 4
Volvo EX40
- From-price
- €40,995 (valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price))
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 477–573 km
- Power
- 178–325 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 26 min
- Boot space
- 410 litres (ISO)
- Euro NCAP
- not confirmed in an official source
- Versions in the price list
- 18
How do the versions of the BMW iX1 and the Volvo EX40 compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | BMW iX1 BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 Essential | Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 Long Range Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | €51,005Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 1 November 2026 | €40,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price) | €46,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price) |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | €49,594 | €39,825 | €45,825 |
| Specifications | |||
| PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Rear-wheel drive | Electric, Rear-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 150 kW (204 hp) | 178 kW (238 hp) | 185 kW (252 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 8.6 s | 7.3 s | 7.3 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 460–516 km14.2–16 kWh/100 km | 477 km17.2–17.6 kWh/100 km | 573 km16.6–17.2 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 64.8 kWh | 67 kWh | 79 kWh |
| AC chargingSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 130 kW | 180 kW | 205 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 29 min | 26 min | 28 min |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 1,940 kg | 2,040 kg | 2,075 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 750 kg | 1,500 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 490 l | 410 l | 410 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 4,500 × 1,845 × 1,616 mm | 4,425 × 1,873 × 1,652 mm | 4,425 × 1,873 × 1,652 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 12 October 2022 | 5 of 5 stars (2022) | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Costs (computed) | |||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | €809€9,711 a year on €49,594 | €630€7,562 a year on €39,825 | €740€8,882 a year on €45,825 |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | €233 – €255all provinces, 2026 | €252 – €276all provinces, 2026 | €271 – €296all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | €4.1516 kWh/100 km | €4.5717.6 kWh/100 km | €4.4617.2 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the BMW iX1 and when the Volvo EX40?
Choose the BMW iX1 if…
- You want a compact electric SUV with a boot of 490 to 1,495 litres.
- Sporty handling matters to you: the reviewers describe the steering as direct.
- You choose the xDrive30 with 230 kW (313 hp) and 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h.
Choose the Volvo EX40 if…
- you want a comfortable compact electric SUV with a long range (up to 573 km WLTP)
- you want fast charging: up to 205 kW DC with the 79 kWh battery
- you want to tow a heavier trailer: 1,500 kg, or 1,800 kg with the P8 AWD
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the BMW iX1 and the Volvo EX40 cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BMW iX1 costs per month: electricity about €52 (WLTP consumption 16 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €85 – €94 depending on the province, together €137 – €145 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volvo EX40 costs per month: electricity about €57 (WLTP consumption 17.6 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €150 – €158 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW iX1BMW iX1 eDrive20 | €52 | €85 – €94 | €137 – €145 |
| Volvo EX40EX40 P5 Essential | €57 | €92 – €101 | €150 – €158 |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used BMW iX1 or Volvo EX40 cars for sale?
- BMW iX1: 209 used cars in our stock, from €31,895. See the used cars
- Volvo EX40: 155 used cars in our stock, from €36,950. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the BMW iX1 and the Volvo EX40 cost?
The BMW iX1 costs from €51,005 (valid from 1 November 2026) and the Volvo EX40 from €40,995 (valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)).
Which goes further, the BMW iX1 or the Volvo EX40?
According to WLTP the BMW iX1 manages 430–516 km and the Volvo EX40 477–573 km. The Volvo EX40 goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the BMW iX1 and the Volvo EX40?
The boot of the BMW iX1 holds 490 litres and the Volvo EX40 410 litres (ISO). The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.
Which charges faster, the BMW iX1 or the Volvo EX40?
Fast charging from 10 to 80 % takes from 29 min in the BMW iX1 and from 26 min in the Volvo EX40 (quickest version).
Where can you read more about the BMW iX1 and the Volvo EX40?
- All versions and specifications of the BMW iX1
- All versions and specifications of the Volvo EX40
- Our review of the BMW iX1
- Our review of the Volvo EX40
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: BMW personenauto's per handelsbenaming, nieuw in NL 2026 (data t/m 2026-10-24) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: zitplaatsen, min. massa rijklaar en min. catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (BMW, nieuw 2026) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- BMW Group Nederland: Prijslijst BMW X1 / iX1 (U11) (ingaande 1 november 2026, versie 2) (document date 1 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- BMW Group Nederland: BMW iX1: technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: BMW X1 2022 - Euro NCAP assessment (incl. iX1) (document date 12 October 2022, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): nieuwe Volvo personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (eerste toelating = eerste tenaamstelling NL) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): massa ledig voertuig, massa rijklaar en zitplaatsen van nieuwe EX30/EX40/XC60/V60/XC40 in 2026 (groepen > 10 auto's) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl): Prijslijst nieuwe Volvo EX40, modeljaar 2027 | 9 november 2026 (voorlopige prijslijst, versie MY27 11-2026 v1, 10-09-2026) (document date 9 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
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