BYD eMax 7 vs Volvo EC40
Compare prices, claimed and real-world range, battery capacity, charging, performance, space and ownership-relevant specifications side by side.
Updated 23 September 2026 · Specifications can vary by variant and model year.
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Comparison overview
| Specification | BYD eMax 7 | Volvo EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Premium | E80 Twin Motor AWD |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹26.90 Lakh | ₹59.00 Lakh |
| Claimed range | 420 km | 530 km |
| Real-world range | 330 km | 424 km |
| Battery capacity | 55.4 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Motor power | 150 kW | 300 kW |
| DC fast charge | 55m | 28m |
| Seating | 7 seats | 5 seats |
What the numbers say
- BYD eMax 7 has the lowest listed ex-showroom price at ₹26.90 Lakh.
- Volvo EC40 has the highest displayed claimed range at 530 km.
- Volvo EC40 has the shortest displayed DC charging time at 28m.
Quick verdict
Best Range
Winner
Volvo EC40
530 km ARAI range
Best Value
Winner
BYD eMax 7
₹26.90 Lakh for 420 km
Best Performance
Winner
Volvo EC40
300 kW, 0-100 in 4.7s
Best for City
Winner
BYD eMax 7
7.6 km/kWh efficiency
Fastest Charging
Winner
Volvo EC40
0-80% in 28 min
Most Spacious
Winner
Volvo EC40
404L boot, 5 seats
Winners are calculated from the displayed specifications. They are not paid rankings and should be considered alongside price, charging access and your daily usage.
Detailed specifications
| Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹26.90 Lakh | ₹59.00 Lakh |
| Vehicle Type | car | car |
| Launch Date | 15 Oct 2024 | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| ARAI Range | 420 km | 530 km Best |
| Real World Range | 330 km | 424 km Best |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | 78 kWh Best |
| Efficiency | 7.6 km/kWh Best | 6.8 km/kWh |
| Fast Charging (0-80%) | 55m | 28m Best |
| Home Charging (0-100%) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs Best |
| Motor Power | 150 kW | 300 kW Best |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h Best |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6s | 4.7s Best |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats Best | 5 seats |
| Boot Space | 180 L | 404 L Best |
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Data and comparison methodology
Prices are ex-showroom unless stated otherwise. Claimed range comes from the applicable certification or manufacturer figure stored in the BestEV catalogue; real-world range is shown separately when available. Charging times depend on the charger, battery temperature and stated charge window. Confirm the current variant, price and warranty with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before buying.
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