Comparison

BMW i4 vs Volvo EX3

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX3 $57,900 vs $38,950
Faster charging Volvo EX3 30 min vs 26 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 5.5 vs 4.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX3
$149/mi vs $182/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX3
26 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX3
292 Wh/mi vs 302 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
84.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i4 Volvo EX3
Trim used eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) 0 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $57,900 $38,950
Range 318 mi 261 mi
Efficiency 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh 292 Wh/mi • 3.42 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 80.7 kWh 64 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 250 kW 153 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 30 min 26 min
Roadtrip score 77.9 73.1
Miles added (15 min est.) 94 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 182 $/mi 149 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 112 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 11 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 3,086 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose BMW i4 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 261 mi).
  • Choose Volvo EX3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 26 min vs 30 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Volvo EX3 looks better ($149/mi vs $182/mi).

Weighted verdict

BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).

BMW i45.5 Volvo EX34.5 250 kW30 min 153 kW26 min

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