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Tesla Model Y or Volvo EX40?

What are the main differences between the Tesla Model Y 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.

Tesla Model Y

From-price
€40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
534–657 km
Power
220–461 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
not confirmed in an official source
Boot space
420 litres (ANWB measurement)
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2025)
Versions in the price list
5

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 Tesla Model Y 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”.

Comparison of Tesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard), Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 Essential, Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 Long Range Core: price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureTesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard)Volvo EX40 EX40 P5 EssentialVolvo EX40 EX40 P5 Long Range Core
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€40,990Prijs Nederland zoals getoond in het EV Database NL-overzicht (oktober 2026, 'Bestelbaar sinds augustus 2026'); de pagina vermeldt niet wat de prijs omvat, en EV Database toont dezelfde € 40.990 ook voor de vorige uitvoering ('Uit productie (oktober 2025 - augustus 2026)'). Officiële Tesla Prijslijst January 2026 noemde voor 'STANDARD - Achterwielaandrijving' € 39.990 als consumentenadviesprijs inclusief bpm, 21% btw, bestemmings- en documentatiekosten € 980 en verwijderingsbijdrage € 20; ANWB (28-01-2026) en EV Update (04-02-2026) noemen ook € 39.990. Autoreview (s31, 02-05-2026) meldt: "Deze week zijn alle uitvoeringen van de Tesla Model Y 1000 euro duurder geworden. Met als gevolg dat de instapversie van 39.990 euro voortaan 40.990 euro moet kosten."; een exacte dag van de verhoging is niet gevonden. · according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026€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: EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026not confirmed in an official source€39,825€45,825
Specifications
PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026Electric, Rear-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel drive
PowerdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026220 kW (299 hp)178 kW (238 hp)185 kW (252 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: EV Update, 10 October 2025; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20267.2 s7.3 s7.3 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026534 km13.1 kWh/100 km477 km17.2–17.6 kWh/100 km573 km16.6–17.2 kWh/100 km
Battery capacity (net)differsSource: EV Update, 10 October 2025; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 202660 kWh67 kWh79 kWh
AC chargingSource: EV Update, 10 October 2025; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 202611 kW11 kW11 kW
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: ANWB, 28 January 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026175 kW180 kW205 kW
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026not confirmed in an official source26 min28 min
Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 20261,981 kg2,040 kg2,075 kg
Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20261,600 kg1,500 kg1,500 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: ANWB, 7 November 2025; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026420 l410 l410 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20264,790 × 1,920 × 1,620 mm4,425 × 1,873 × 1,652 mm4,425 × 1,873 × 1,652 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 19 November 20255 of 5 stars (2025)not confirmed in an official sourcenot 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: EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026not confirmed in an official source€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€252 – €276all 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: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€3.4013.1 kWh/100 km€4.5717.6 kWh/100 km€4.4617.2 kWh/100 km

When do you choose the Tesla Model Y and when the Volvo EX40?

Choose the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You want a roomy electric SUV: ANWB measured 420 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and also mentions a front boot.
  • You regularly tow a trailer or caravan: RDW lists 1,600 kg braked towing capacity for all versions.
  • You drive many kilometres and value low energy use: 131 to 162 Wh/km according to RDW, depending on the version.
  • Price matters to you: the entry version starts at € 40,990 (EV Database, checked on 26 October 2026).

From our review of the Tesla Model Y

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

From our review of the Volvo EX40

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 Tesla Model Y 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 Tesla Model Y costs per month: electricity about €43 (WLTP consumption 13.1 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €135 – €144 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.

Monthly costs of the Tesla Model Y and the Volvo EX40 in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
Tesla Model YModel Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard)€43€92 – €101€135 – €144
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 Tesla Model Y or Volvo EX40 cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the Tesla Model Y and the Volvo EX40 cost?

The Tesla Model Y costs from €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026) and the Volvo EX40 from €40,995 (valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)).

Which goes further, the Tesla Model Y or the Volvo EX40?

According to WLTP the Tesla Model Y manages 534–657 km and the Volvo EX40 477–573 km. The Tesla Model Y goes the furthest.

How big is the boot of the Tesla Model Y and the Volvo EX40?

The boot of the Tesla Model Y holds 420 litres (ANWB measurement) and the Volvo EX40 410 litres (ISO). The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.

Where can you read more about the Tesla Model Y and the Volvo EX40?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Tesla personenauto's 2026 YTD per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Tesla Model 3/Model Y nieuw geregistreerd vanaf 2026-06-01, per kenteken (massa, maten, trekgewicht, zitplaatsen, topsnelheid; laagst geprijsde exemplaren per variant/uitvoering gebruikt) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen brandstof (join op kenteken uit s5): netto_max_vermogen_elektrisch, elektrisch_verbruik_enkel_elektrisch_wltp, actie_radius_enkel_elektrisch_wltp (checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. Tesla: Tesla Prijslijst 2026 (PDF, gedrukt 'PRIJSLIJST January 2026'; HTTP Last-Modified 2026-01-09) (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Premium concurreert nog scherp qua prijs, maar er is meer dan dat (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard officieel bevestigd voor Nederland: dit zijn de prijzen en specificaties (document date 10 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  7. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard nu ook met Long Range en 657 km WLTP (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  8. EV Database: EV Database Nederland: overzicht elektrische auto's (Tesla-rijen: status, bereik, verbruik, accu, prijs) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  9. Euro NCAP: Tesla Model Y 2025 safety rating (rating published 2025-11-19) (document date 19 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  10. ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Testrapport (78.4 kWh Premium Long Range RWD) (document date 7 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  11. ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Review (62.5 kWh Standard RWD) (document date 28 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  12. ANWB: Vergelijk Tesla Model Y Standard & Volkswagen ID.3 Limited Edition (document date 30 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  13. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): nieuwe Volvo personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (eerste toelating = eerste tenaamstelling NL) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  14. 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)
  15. 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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