MINI Countryman Electric vs Volvo EC40 (2026)
MINI Countryman Electric (₹55.65 Lakh – ₹61.20 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 MINI Countryman Electric is more affordable — it starts ₹3.35 Lakh lower than the Volvo EC40.
- The Volvo EC40 is the more powerful car, with 402 bhp against 201 bhp.
- The Volvo EC40 claims the longer range: 551 km vs 462 km.
Specification Comparison
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MINI Countryman Electric in short
The Countryman Electric (U25E) is the EV version of MINI's five-seat SUV, sold in India in three trims — E Essential at ₹55.65 lakh, E Classic at ₹58.60 lakh and E Favoured at ₹61.20 lakh. All three use a 66.4 kWh battery feeding a 204 PS front motor, rated at 462 km on the MIDC cycle. The dual-motor SE ALL4 exists globally but has no official India price, so we hold it. Rivals are the BMW iX1 and Volvo EX40-class electric compacts.
Full Countryman Electric 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: Countryman Electric or EC40?
The MINI Countryman Electric is more affordable — it starts ₹3.35 Lakh lower than the Volvo EC40. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Countryman Electric vs EC40 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: MINI Countryman Electric — not yet tested; Volvo EC40 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Countryman Electric or the EC40?
The MINI Countryman Electric is more affordable — it starts ₹3.35 Lakh lower than the Volvo EC40. The Volvo EC40 is the more powerful car, with 402 bhp against 201 bhp. The Volvo EC40 claims the longer range: 551 km vs 462 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.