BMW iX1 LWB vs Volvo EC40 (2026)
BMW iX1 LWB (₹52.70 Lakh) and Volvo EC40 (₹59.00 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW iX1 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹6.30 Lakh lower than the Volvo EC40.
- The Volvo EC40 is the more powerful car, with 402 bhp against null bhp.
- The Volvo EC40 claims the longer range: 551 km vs 531 km.
Specification Comparison
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BMW iX1 LWB in short
The iX1 Long Wheelbase is BMW's entry EV in India at ₹52.70 lakh: an India-exclusive stretched electric SUV with a 66.4 kWh battery rated at 531 km MIDC. Locally assembled, it made BMW the price disruptor in luxury EVs — undercutting the Mercedes-Benz electric range by a wide margin while adding rear legroom no rival offers. The Volvo EC40 and Mercedes' entry EVs are its cross-shops.
Full iX1 LWB prices & variants →Volvo EC40 in short
The EC40 is Volvo's electric coupe-SUV — the renamed C40 Recharge — sold in India as a single Twin Motor Ultra at ₹59.00 lakh. Its 78 kWh battery feeds dual motors making 408 hp with AWD, and the official range figure is 551 km. Assembled in India, it undercuts the German electric coupe-SUV set by a large margin while out-accelerating most of it. Rivals by price are the BMW iX1 and top mainstream EVs; by shape, nothing at its price matches the coupe roofline.
Full EC40 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: iX1 LWB or EC40?
The BMW iX1 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹6.30 Lakh lower than the Volvo EC40. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
iX1 LWB vs EC40 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW iX1 LWB — not yet tested; Volvo EC40 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the iX1 LWB or the EC40?
The BMW iX1 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹6.30 Lakh lower than the Volvo EC40. The Volvo EC40 is the more powerful car, with 402 bhp against null bhp. The Volvo EC40 claims the longer range: 551 km vs 531 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.