Kia EV3 or Volvo EX40?
What are the main differences between the Kia EV3 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.
Kia EV3
- From-price
- €36,995 (price list June 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 414–605 km
- Power
- 150–215 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 29 min
- Boot space
- 460 litres (VDA)
- Euro NCAP
- 4 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 14
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 Kia EV3 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 | Kia EV3 EV3 58,3 kWh Air | Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 Essential | Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 Long Range Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | €36,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list June 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: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | €36,020 | €39,825 | €45,825 |
| Specifications | |||
| PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Rear-wheel drive | Electric, Rear-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., 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: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 7.5 s | 7.3 s | 7.3 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 436 km14.9 kWh/100 km | 477 km17.2–17.6 kWh/100 km | 573 km16.6–17.2 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | 67 kWh | 79 kWh |
| AC chargingSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 101 kW | 180 kW | 205 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 29 min | 26 min | 28 min |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 1,800 kg | 2,040 kg | 2,075 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 500 kg | 1,500 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 460 l | 410 l | 410 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | 4,300 × 1,850 × 1,560 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, 21 May 2025 | 4 of 5 stars (2025) | 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 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | €560€6,724 a year on €36,020 | €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: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | €214 – €234all 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: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026 | €3.8714.9 kWh/100 km | €4.5717.6 kWh/100 km | €4.4617.2 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the Kia EV3 and when the Volvo EX40?
Choose the Kia EV3 if…
- you want a compact electric car with a long WLTP range (up to 605 km with the large battery)
- the people in the back are mostly children (ANWB finds rear space for adults disappointing)
- you want an efficient car: ANWB measured 17.1 kWh/100 km in its test
- you want to tow: up to 1,000 kg (81.4 kWh, front-wheel drive) or 1,500 kg (all-wheel drive)
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 Kia EV3 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 Kia EV3 costs per month: electricity about €48 (WLTP consumption 14.9 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €79 – €86 depending on the province, together €127 – €134 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia EV3EV3 58,3 kWh Air | €48 | €79 – €86 | €127 – €134 |
| 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 Kia EV3 or Volvo EX40 cars for sale?
- Kia EV3: 8 used cars in our stock, from €35,895. 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 Kia EV3 and the Volvo EX40 cost?
The Kia EV3 costs from €36,995 (price list June 2026) and the Volvo EX40 from €40,995 (valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)).
Which goes further, the Kia EV3 or the Volvo EX40?
According to WLTP the Kia EV3 manages 414–605 km and the Volvo EX40 477–573 km. The Kia EV3 goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the Kia EV3 and the Volvo EX40?
The boot of the Kia EV3 holds 460 litres (VDA) and the Volvo EX40 410 litres (ISO). The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.
Which charges faster, the Kia EV3 or the Volvo EX40?
Fast charging from 10 to 80 % takes from 29 min in the Kia EV3 and from 26 min in the Volvo EX40 (quickest version).
Where can you read more about the Kia EV3 and the Volvo EX40?
- All versions and specifications of the Kia EV3
- All versions and specifications of the Volvo EX40
- Our review of the Kia EV3
- Our review of the Volvo EX40
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- Kia Nederland B.V.: De Kia EV3. Prijslijst juni 2026. (code ZK601EV3090SEP26, MY27.02) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Kia personenauto's per handelsbenaming, 2026 t/m 2026-10-24 (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe EV3 2026 met catalogusprijs gelijk aan fiscale waarden uit de prijslijst (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Kia EV3 2025 (Standard) (document date 21 May 2025, 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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