Comparison between:
- 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh
- 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh | 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | |
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| Trim | 33 kWh | Single Motor Extended Range (EL) |
| Model year | 2018 | 2025 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray |
| Interior colors | Atelier European Dark | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 157.7 in 4006 mm | 166.7 in 4233 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 76.4 in 1940 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.0 in 2032 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 72.3 in 1837 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 61.0 in 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 104.3 in 2650 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 62.8 in 1595 mm |
| Clearance | 5.2 in 131 mm | 6.5 in 165 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 38.6 in 980 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 53.0 in 1346 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 46.3 in 1175 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1028 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 32.3 in 821 mm |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2788.85 lb 1265 kg | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.32 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1340 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1765 kg | 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 |
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 | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | 5375 - 9248 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 116 - 5375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.90 s | 5.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 5.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km EPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km WLTP: 152.2 mi / 245.0 km | EPA: 275.3 mi / 443.0 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.3 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 | 10.31 m 33.83 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft |
| Additional information | - | Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall |
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 | 9.665 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
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 |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | - |
| Model | - | NMC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 33.2 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Number of cells | 96 | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | - |
| Voltage | 353 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Usable capacity - 64 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 153 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 1 CCS1, 11 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, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) | 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The i3s arrives with sports suspension (tighter springs and dampers along with a stabiliser on the front axle) and sports steering with a correspondingly adapted steering torque characteristic. | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh | 2025 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) |