Comparison between:
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 eDrive 40 |
| Trim | Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 57,300 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (Germany, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mokka Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 166.7 in 4233 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 76.4 in 1940 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.0 in 2032 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 72.3 in 1837 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1549 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in 2650 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 62.8 in 1595 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 6.5 in 165 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.6 in 980 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 36.8 in 935 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.0 in 1346 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 46.3 in 1175 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 32.3 in 821 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg | 4684.82 lb 2125 kg |
| Payload | - | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5743.04 lb 2605 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum headroom without panoramic sunroof - 1022 mm Maximum headroom with panoramic sunroof - 1058 mm Headroom with panoramic sunroof front / rear - 1018 / 974 mm Towing capacity - 1400 kg | Weight distribution front / rear - 45.1 / 54.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1140 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5375 - 9248 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 116 - 5375 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.10 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 275.3 mi / 443.0 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km | EPA: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km EPA: 301.0 mi / 484.4 km WLTP: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km WLTP: 366.0 mi / 589.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11 m 36.09 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 8.774 |
| Additional information | - | Gear ratio - 11.115:1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7.5Jx17 8.5Jx20 8.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 9Jx18 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 245/45R18 245/40R19 245/35R20 255/45R18 255/55R17 101Y 255/35R20 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Model | NMC | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 69 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Voltage | - | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 64 kWh | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 153 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 205 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S) New-gen Pilot Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S) Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O) Home audio-inspired soundbar (S) Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S) Volvo Cars app (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Five interior ambient light themes (S) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S) Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O) Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O) Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O) Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O) Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O) Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 |